The Wayro route from Tequila to Real de Asientos is 213 miles (342 km), about 4 h 8 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 213 mi (342 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 8 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-80D → MEX-45D → MEX-45 → MEX-71 → AGS 9 → MEX-39 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco (Level 3), Aguascalientes (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.5 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.
What the drive from Tequila to Real de Asientos is like
MEX-80D (72 mi) and MEX-15D (41 mi) carry about 53% of the 213 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-45D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15, MEX-45, MEX-71, MEX-39 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 2 states: Jalisco, Aguascalientes. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tequila to Real de Asientos, 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 |
| connecting roads | 131–132 | 1 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 132–144 | 12 | Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 144–158 | 14 | Jalisco |
| MEX-45 | 158–187 | 29 | Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 187–191 | 4 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-71 | 191–198 | 7 | Aguascalientes |
| AGS 9 | 198–204 | 6 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-39 | 204–211 | 7 | Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 211–213 | 2 | Aguascalientes |
- Mile 162 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
Stops between Tequila and Real de Asientos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 35), Museo Escarcega (mile 176)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 35)
- Museums and history: Guachimontones (mile 11), Museo Regional de Guadalajara (mile 40), Museo Regional de la Cerámica (mile 44), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 119), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 126), Museo Escarcega (mile 176)
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 Regional de Guadalajara
Facing the Rotonda de los Jaliscienses Ilustres in downtown Guadalajara, the Museo Regional de Guadalajara fills a full city block bounded by Hidalgo, Pino Suárez, Liceo and Independencia streets.
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.
Teocaltitan Archaeological Site
Near Jalostotitlán in the Los Altos region, the Teocaltitán site holds pyramids, sunken patios and a ball court spread across about nine hectares, built by a people who dominated much of the area from AD 400 to 900.
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.
Museo Escarcega
Eduardo Escárcega Rangel created this museum in the city of Aguascalientes to show his personal collection of paintings and prints by local, national and international artists.
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From Tequila to other places in Mexico
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- Tequila to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Tequila to Calvillo
- Tequila to El Rosario, Sinaloa
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tequila to Real de Asientos?
About 4 h 8 min of driving without stops, over 213 miles.
How far is Real de Asientos from Tequila by car?
About 213 miles (342 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 Real de Asientos?
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 Real de Asientos?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tequila to Real de Asientos use?
In order: MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-80D, MEX-45D, MEX-45, MEX-71, AGS 9 and MEX-39. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tequila and Real de Asientos?
Closest to the road: Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (park, mile 35, 0.9 mi from the route); Museo Regional de la Cerámica (museum, mile 44, 1 mi from the route); Museo Escarcega (art museum, mile 176, 0.7 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.