The Wayro route from Tequila to Pinos is 234 miles (376 km), about 4 h 25 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 234 mi (376 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 25 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-80D → MEX-80 → MEX-51 → ZAC 144 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco (Level 3), Guanajuato (Level 3), Zacatecas (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D, MEX-80D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.3 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.
What the drive from Tequila to Pinos is like
MEX-80D (101 mi) and MEX-15D (41 mi) carry about 61% of the 234 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-80D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15, MEX-80, MEX-51 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Jalisco, Guanajuato, Zacatecas. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tequila to Pinos, 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 | 131–164 | 33 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 164–193 | 29 | Jalisco, Guanajuato |
| MEX-51 | 193–202 | 9 | Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 202–204 | 2 | Jalisco |
| ZAC 144 | 204–232 | 28 | Jalisco, Zacatecas |
| local roads | 232–234 | 2 | Zacatecas |
- Mile 189 of this route: Jalisco → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 198 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 205 of this route: Jalisco → Zacatecas (state line)
Stops between Tequila and Pinos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 154), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 155)
- Museums and history: Guachimontones (mile 11), Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 43), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 126), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 154), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 155)
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.
Exconvento del Carmen
Built in the 17th century for the Discalced Carmelites, the Ex Convento del Carmen in Guadalajara is now a cultural venue with a long religious history.
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 Ceramica, Tlaquepaque
On Independencia Street in central Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, the Museo Regional de la Cerámica is one of the city's two main ceramics museums, alongside the Pantaleón Panduro Museum.
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.
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 you'll find in the town of Lagos de Moreno, in the state of Jalisco.
More drives to Pinos
- Calvillo to Pinos
- El Rosario, Sinaloa to Pinos
- Amatitán to Pinos
- Paracho to Pinos
- Pátzcuaro to Pinos
- Salamanca to Pinos
From Tequila to other places in Mexico
- Tequila to Temacapulín
- Tequila to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Tequila to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Tequila to Calvillo
- Tequila to Real de Asientos
- Tequila to El Rosario, Sinaloa
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tequila to Pinos?
About 4 h 25 min of driving without stops, over 234 miles.
How far is Pinos from Tequila by car?
About 234 miles (376 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 Pinos?
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 Pinos?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tequila to Pinos use?
In order: MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-80D, MEX-80, MEX-51 and ZAC 144. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tequila and Pinos?
Closest to the road: Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (museum, mile 43, 1 mi from the route); Teatro José Rosas Moreno (opera house, mile 154, 0.3 mi from the route); Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (museum, mile 155, 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.