Tapalpa to Aquismón is about 487 road miles (783 km): roughly 9 h 20 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance | 487 mi (783 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 20 min |
| Main roads, in order | JAL 436 → MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-80D → MEX-80 → MEX-70 → MEX-57D → SLP 32 → MEX-57 → SLP 75D → MEX-70D → MEX-85 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-54D, MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
Driving this route in a car with U.S. plates
| Temporary vehicle import permit (TIP) | Required: this route is outside the zones where U.S.-registered cars can skip the temporary import permit (Baja California, Baja California Sur and part of Sonora) |
|---|---|
| Mexican auto insurance | Required for all vehicles: buy a Mexican policy before you drive |
Sources: U.S. State Department, Mexico travel information (updated August 11, 2026); permits are issued by Banjercito.
On the road from Tapalpa to Aquismón
MEX-80D (114 mi) and SLP 75D (64 mi) carry about 37% of the 487 miles. It runs through 3 states: Jalisco, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-54D, MEX-15D and MEX-80D. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Tapalpa to Aquismón: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Jalisco |
| JAL 436 | 1–20 | 19 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54 | 20–30 | 10 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 30–34 | 4 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54D | 34–56 | 22 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 56–73 | 17 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 73–77 | 4 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 77–93 | 16 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 93–96 | 3 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 96–168 | 72 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 168–201 | 33 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 201–243 | 42 | Jalisco, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-80 | 243–246 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70 | 246–263 | 17 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 263–273 | 10 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 273–276 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 32 | 276–285 | 9 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 285–297 | 12 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 297–319 | 22 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 319–321 | 2 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 75D | 321–385 | 64 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70 | 385–406 | 21 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70D | 406–463 | 57 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 463–464 | 1 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-85 | 464–484 | 20 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 484–487 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
- Mile 227 of this route: Jalisco → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 237 of this route: Guanajuato → San Luis Potosí (state line)
What to see on the way from Tapalpa to Aquismón
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 192), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 192)
- Museums and history: Guadalajara Cathedral (mile 78), Museum of Paleontology of Guadalajara (mile 78), Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 81), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 157), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 192), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 192), San Luis Potosí Cathedral (mile 278)
Guadalajara Cathedral
In the Centro of Guadalajara, the Cathedral of the Assumption of Our Lady is the seat of the Archdiocese of Guadalajara and a minor basilica.
Museum of Paleontology of Guadalajara
Inside Guadalajara's Parque Agua Azul, the Museum of Paleontology opened in 2000 as one of only a few Mexican museums devoted to fossils, with exhibits developed with Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH).
Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque
Tlaquepaque has two main ceramics museums, and this is one of them: the Museo Regional de la Cerámica, on Independencia Street in the center of town. The other is the Pantaleón Panduro Museum.
Teocaltitan Archaeological Site
A people who dominated much of Los Altos between AD 400 and 900 built Teocaltitán, near Jalostotitlán. The site's pyramids, sunken patios and ball court cover about nine hectares.
Teatro José Rosas Moreno
Construction of the Teatro José Rosas Moreno in Lagos de Moreno began in 1867, and the theater opened on May 5, 1907. It is named for Jalisco writer José Rosas Moreno.
Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera
The Museo Casa Agustín Rivera Altos de Jalisco is a museum in the town of Lagos de Moreno, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.
San Luis Potosí Cathedral
Look closely at the two towers of San Luis Potosí's cathedral: one is built of mortar, the other of quarried cantera stone. The Baroque church is the seat of the archdiocese.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tapalpa to Aquismón?
About 9 h 20 min of driving without stops, over 487 miles.
How far is Aquismón from Tapalpa by car?
About 487 miles (783 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
Do I need a permit to drive my U.S. car from Tapalpa to Aquismón?
Yes. A temporary vehicle import permit (TIP) is required for a U.S.-registered car on this route, which is outside the zones where it can be skipped. Mexican auto insurance is required for every vehicle.
Is it safe to drive from Tapalpa to Aquismón?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Tapalpa to Aquismón?
In order: JAL 436, MEX-54, MEX-54D, MEX-15, MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-80, MEX-70, MEX-57D, SLP 32, MEX-57, SLP 75D, MEX-70D and MEX-85. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Tapalpa to Aquismón?
Closest to the road: Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (museum, mile 81, 1 mi from the route); Teatro José Rosas Moreno (opera house, mile 192, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (museum, mile 192, 0.5 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on September 29, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.