The Wayro route from Tequila to Mineral de Pozos is 279 miles (449 km), about 5 h 24 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 279 mi (449 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 24 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-80D → MEX-80 → MEX-45D → MEX-45 → MEX-110D → MEX-110 → MEX-51 → GTO 100 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco (Level 3), Guanajuato (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-45D, MEX-110D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.2 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.
What the drive from Tequila to Mineral de Pozos is like
MEX-80D (72 mi) and MEX-15D (41 mi) carry about 41% of the 279 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-45D, MEX-110D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15, MEX-80, MEX-45, MEX-110, MEX-51 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 2 states: Jalisco, Guanajuato. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tequila to Mineral de Pozos, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 4–25 | 21 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 25–36 | 11 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 36–56 | 20 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 56–59 | 3 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 59–131 | 72 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 131–145 | 14 | Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 145–183 | 38 | Jalisco, Guanajuato |
| MEX-45 | 183–196 | 13 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-110D | 196–206 | 10 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-110 | 206–243 | 37 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-51 | 243–273 | 30 | Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 273–274 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| GTO 100 | 274–279 | 5 | Guanajuato |
- Mile 163 of this route: Jalisco → Guanajuato (state line)
Stops between Tequila and Mineral de Pozos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 35), Alhóndiga de Granaditas (mile 209), Cervantes Theater (mile 209), Miguel Hidalgo House, Dolores Hidalgo (mile 242)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 35)
- Museums and history: Guachimontones (mile 11), Museo de las Artes Populares de Jalisco (mile 40), Museo Regional de la Cerámica (mile 44), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 126), Alhóndiga de Granaditas (mile 209), Miguel Hidalgo House, Dolores Hidalgo (mile 242)
Guachimontones
Near the town of Teuchitlán, Guachimontones is known for its circular structures. INAH describes it as the first large population center in western Mexico, emerging around 1000 BC, with two ball courts and about 40 circular buildings across 20 hectares.
Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara
Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara is a public park in Zapopan, Jalisco, that hosts many events, including concerts, outdoor movie screenings and food festivals.
Museo de las Artes Populares de Jalisco
Opened on May 31, 2000, in Guadalajara's historic center, this museum researches, safeguards and promotes the crafts and folk art of Jalisco.
Convento de Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro
Better known as El Perpetuo Socorro, this Guadalajara church is home to a Passionist convent that has housed the order's postulants since 2020.
Museo Regional de la Cerámica
On Calle Independencia in central Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, the Museo Regional de la Cerámica is one of the town's two main ceramics museums.
Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos
Pilgrims come from far and wide to San Juan de los Lagos to see the small image of the Virgin kept in this cathedral basilica, built between 1732 and 1769. Inside are Gothic-style ribbed vaults and a silver-framed Way of the Cross.
Alhóndiga de Granaditas
Built from 1797 to 1809 as a granary, this building was stormed by Miguel Hidalgo's insurgents in 1810 and has been the Regional Museum of Guanajuato since 1958, with pre-Hispanic pieces and murals by José Chávez Morado.
Cervantes Theater
Guanajuato's Cervantes Theater is a stone building in colonial style designed by José Martínez Cossio and inaugurated in 1979.
Miguel Hidalgo House, Dolores Hidalgo
Built in 1779, the Casa de Hidalgo in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, is also known as the Museo Histórico Curato de Dolores.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tequila to Mineral de Pozos?
About 5 h 24 min of driving without stops, over 279 miles.
How far is Mineral de Pozos from Tequila by car?
About 279 miles (449 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 Tequila to Mineral de Pozos?
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 Tequila to Mineral de Pozos?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tequila to Mineral de Pozos use?
In order: MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-80D, MEX-80, MEX-45D, MEX-45, MEX-110D, MEX-110, MEX-51 and GTO 100. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tequila and Mineral de Pozos?
Closest to the road: Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (park, mile 35, 0.9 mi from the route); Alhóndiga de Granaditas (museum, mile 209, 0.4 mi from the route); Miguel Hidalgo House, Dolores Hidalgo (museum, mile 242, 0.4 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 mile 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 (roughly 2 to 7 miles depending on the type, farther for World Heritage sites): at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, with no more than five of one type, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place and city 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.