Tepic to Pedro Escobedo Road Trip: Where to Stop on the Way

By admin, 12 October, 2026

Plan on about 6 h 17 min of driving for the 360-mile (579 km) trip from Tepic to Pedro Escobedo, before any stops.

U.S. State Department travel advisory: Nayarit — Level 2, Exercise Increased Caution; Jalisco — Level 3, Reconsider Travel; Michoacán — Level 4, Do Not Travel; Guanajuato — Level 3, Reconsider Travel; Querétaro — Level 2, Exercise Increased CautionAdvisory issued May 29, 2026; checked September 29, 2026. Querétaro is the Mexican state that contains Pedro Escobedo. This route passes through a state at the advisory's highest level. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive.

Route from Tepic to Pedro Escobedo with the 9 stops listed below (blue dots).

Total distance	360 mi (579 km)
Drive time without stops	6 h 17 min
Main roads, in order	MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-110 → MEX-90 → MEX-45D → MEX-57D
Mexican states on the route	Nayarit, Jalisco, Michoacán, Guanajuato, Querétaro
Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap)	MEX-15D, MEX-45D, MEX-57D
Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg)	about 14.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic
Stops listed below	9

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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.

What the drive from Tepic to Pedro Escobedo is like

MEX-15D (177 mi) and MEX-45D (68 mi) carry about 68% of the 360 miles. It runs through 5 states: Nayarit, Jalisco, Michoacán, Guanajuato, Querétaro. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-15D, MEX-45D and MEX-57D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.

Road-by-road breakdown: Tepic to Pedro Escobedo

Road	Route miles (from–to)	Length, mi	State
local roads	0–5	5	Nayarit
MEX-15D	5–110	105	Nayarit, Jalisco
MEX-15	110–122	12	Jalisco
MEX-15D	122–194	72	Jalisco, Michoacán
MEX-110	194–230	36	Michoacán, Guanajuato
MEX-90	230–275	45	Guanajuato
MEX-45D	275–343	68	Guanajuato, Querétaro
MEX-57D	343–359	16	Querétaro
local roads	359–360	1	Querétaro

Mile 62 of this route: Nayarit → Jalisco (state line)
Mile 190 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
Mile 220 of this route: Michoacán → Guanajuato (state line)
Mile 334 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)

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What to see on the way from Tepic to Pedro Escobedo

Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ixtlán del Rio (mile 51), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 81)
Museums and history: Ixtlán del Rio (mile 51), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 81), National Museum of Tequila (mile 89), Teatro Degollado (mile 126), Museo de las Artes Populares de Jalisco (mile 126), Plazuelas (mile 238), Irapuato Cathedral (mile 277), Queretaro Art Museum (mile 341)

Ixtlán del Rio

Mile 51 · Archaeological site · 0.5 mi from the route

Between roughly 300 BC and AD 600, people made their home at Los Toriles in Ixtlán del Río. Today visitors come for its circular temple, a rare design in Mesoamerica.

Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería

Mile 81 · Museum · 0.5 mi from the route

In the municipality of Magdalena, Mexico, an interpretive museum focuses on two subjects: the agave landscape and mining.

National Museum of Tequila

Mile 89 · Museum · 3 mi from the route · side trip; actual detour depends on access roads

The National Museum of Tequila (MUNAT) in the town of Tequila tells the story of the spirit that put this corner of Jalisco on the map. The state government took it back in 2026 and announced a reopening with refreshed exhibits.

Teatro Degollado

Mile 126 · Opera house · 2 mi from the route · side trip; actual detour depends on access roads

On Guadalajara's central plaza, along Belén Street between Hidalgo and Morelos avenues, the neoclassical Teatro Degollado is known for its varied performances and artistic design.

Museo de las Artes Populares de Jalisco

Mile 126 · Museum · 2 mi from the route · side trip; actual detour depends on access roads

Opened on May 31, 2000, in Guadalajara's historic center, this museum researches, safeguards and promotes the crafts and folk art of Jalisco.

Plazuelas

Mile 238 · Archaeological site · 2 mi from the route

Near Pénjamo, Plazuelas flourished between AD 450 and 700. Trails lead to Casas Tapadas, a platform crowned by four pyramid bases, a ball court, and rocks carved with spirals and La Maqueta, a low-relief model of Casas Tapadas.

Irapuato Cathedral

Mile 277 · Cathedral · 2 mi from the route

Irapuato's cathedral, dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, dates from the 18th century and has a Baroque facade. It served as the seat of the local parish until 2004, when the new Diocese of Irapuato made it a cathedral.

Queretaro Art Museum

Mile 341 · Art museum · 1 mi from the route

Set in the cloister of the former San Agustín convent, the Museo de Arte de Querétaro opened in 1988 and shows paintings and sculpture across fifteen galleries.

Templo y exconvento de San Francisco de Asís de Querétaro

Mile 342 · Convent · 1 mi from the route

Querétaro's San Francisco church once served as the city's cathedral. The convent was begun in 1589 and the church finished in 1640, and it keeps a Baroque lectern and upper-choir stalls by Francisco Eduardo Tresguerras.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to drive from Tepic to Pedro Escobedo?

About 6 h 17 min of driving without stops, over 360 miles.

What is the driving distance from Tepic to Pedro Escobedo?

About 360 miles (579 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 Tepic to Pedro Escobedo?

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 Tepic to Pedro Escobedo?

The U.S. State Department rates Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.

What roads does the drive from Tepic to Pedro Escobedo use?

In order: MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-110, MEX-90, MEX-45D and MEX-57D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.

What are good stops between Tepic and Pedro Escobedo?

Closest to the road: Ixtlán del Rio (archaeological site, mile 51, 0.5 mi from the route); Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (museum, mile 81, 0.5 mi from the route); Queretaro Art Museum (art museum, mile 341, 1 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.