Plan on about 8 h 32 min of driving for the 433-mile (697 km) trip from Tepatitlán to Mapimí, before any stops.
| Distance by road | 433 mi (697 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 32 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-80 → MEX-80D → MEX-45D → MEX-45 → MEX-49 → MEX-40D → MEX-30 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco, Aguascalientes, Zacatecas, Durango |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-80D, MEX-45D, MEX-40D, MEX-49D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
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 Tepatitlán to Mapimí
MEX-49 (151 mi) and MEX-45 (77 mi) carry about 53% of the 433 miles. It runs through 4 states: Jalisco, Aguascalientes, Zacatecas, Durango. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-80D, MEX-45D and MEX-40D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Tepatitlán to Mapimí
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 1–7 | 6 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 7–47 | 40 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 47–48 | 1 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 48–60 | 12 | Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 60–73 | 13 | Jalisco |
| MEX-45 | 73–103 | 30 | Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 103–106 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 106–135 | 29 | Aguascalientes, Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 135–170 | 35 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 170–176 | 6 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 176–184 | 8 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 184–191 | 7 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 191–204 | 13 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 204–209 | 5 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-49 | 209–342 | 133 | Zacatecas, Durango |
| MEX-40D | 342–397 | 55 | Durango |
| MEX-49 | 397–415 | 18 | Durango |
| connecting roads | 415–418 | 3 | Durango |
| MEX-30 | 418–433 | 15 | Durango |
- Mile 77 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
- Mile 130 of this route: Aguascalientes → Zacatecas (state line)
- Mile 293 of this route: Zacatecas → Durango (state line)
What to see on the way from Tepatitlán to Mapimí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Descubre (mile 90), Teatro Morelos (mile 92)
- Nature and outdoors: Jardín Botánico Rey Netzahualcoyotl (mile 94), Parque Estatal Cañón de Fernández (mile 374)
- Museums and history: Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 35), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 42), Museo Descubre (mile 90), Museo de la Insurgencia (mile 112), Guadalupe regional museum (mile 157), Historic centre of Zacatecas (mile 163)
Teocaltitan Archaeological Site
Pyramids, sunken patios and a ball court spread over roughly nine hectares at Teocaltitán, close to Jalostotitlán in the Los Altos region.
Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos
Gothic-style ribbed vaults rise over the interior of San Juan de los Lagos' cathedral basilica, built from 1732 to 1769, where you'll also find a silver-framed Way of the Cross.
Museo Descubre
Museo Descubre is a hands-on, interactive museum in the city of Aguascalientes whose spiral-shaped interior leads inward along various paths of knowledge.
Teatro Morelos
In downtown Aguascalientes, Teatro Morelos is a neoclassical theater designed and built by engineer José Noriega and opened in 1885. In October and November 1914 it hosted the Sovereign Revolutionary Convention.
Jardín Botánico Rey Netzahualcoyotl
The Jardín Botánico Rey Nezahualcóyotl is a botanical garden that falls under the administration of the Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes.
Museo de la Insurgencia
A 17th-century estate has housed the Museo de la Insurgencia since 1964. Beyond the story of Mexico's fight for independence, its halls show hacienda work tools and everyday objects from earlier times.
Guadalupe regional museum
Paintings by Cristóbal de Villalpando, Miguel Cabrera and Juan Correa are part of the important 17th- to 19th-century collection at the Museo de Guadalupe, in Guadalupe, Zacatecas.
Historic centre of Zacatecas
Founded in 1546 after a rich silver strike, Zacatecas climbs the steep sides of a narrow valley; its UNESCO-listed center holds an 18th-century Baroque cathedral, colonial convents, the Calderón Theater and the old González Market.
Parque Estatal Cañón de Fernández
Along the Nazas River in Lerdo, Durango, Cañón de Fernández State Park protects about 17,000 hectares of desert canyon where Montezuma cypresses and cottonwoods line the water; the wetland has been a Ramsar site since 2008.
More drives to Mapimí
- San Juan de los Lagos to Mapimí
- Guanajuato to Mapimí
- Salamanca to Mapimí
- Guadalajara to Mapimí
- Pénjamo to Mapimí
- San Miguel de Allende to Mapimí
From Tepatitlán to other places in Mexico
- Tepatitlán to Pabellón de Arteaga
- Tepatitlán to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Tepatitlán to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Tepatitlán to Calvillo
- Tepatitlán to Real de Asientos
- Tepatitlán to Jerez, Zacatecas
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Tepatitlán to Mapimí?
About 8 h 32 min of driving without stops, over 433 miles.
How far is Mapimí from Tepatitlán by car?
About 433 miles (697 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 Tepatitlán to Mapimí?
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 Tepatitlán to Mapimí?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel; Durango Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tepatitlán to Mapimí use?
In order: MEX-80, MEX-80D, MEX-45D, MEX-45, MEX-49, MEX-40D and MEX-30. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Tepatitlán and Mapimí?
Closest to the road: Museo Descubre (museum, mile 90, 0.2 mi from the route); Teatro Morelos (theater, mile 92, 0.2 mi from the route); Jardín Botánico Rey Netzahualcoyotl (botanical garden, mile 94, 2 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.