The Wayro route from Toluca to Jerez, Zacatecas is 398 miles (641 km), about 7 h 24 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 398 mi (641 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 24 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-55 → MEX-55D → MEX-M40D → MEX-47D → MEX-45D → MEX-45 → MEX-54 → MEX-23 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Querétaro (Level 2), Guanajuato (Level 3), Jalisco (Level 3), Aguascalientes (Level 2), Zacatecas (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-55D, MEX-M40D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.9 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 Toluca to Jerez, Zacatecas is like
MEX-45D (161 mi) and MEX-45 (70 mi) carry about 58% of the 398 miles. MEX-55D, MEX-M40D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-55, MEX-45, MEX-54, MEX-23 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 6 states: State of Mexico, Querétaro, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Aguascalientes, Zacatecas. Of the 9 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Toluca to Jerez, Zacatecas, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 1–10 | 9 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 10–39 | 29 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 39–42 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-M40D | 42–50 | 8 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 50–51 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 51–81 | 30 | State of Mexico, Querétaro |
| MEX-47D | 81–133 | 52 | Querétaro, Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 133–274 | 141 | Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-45 | 274–304 | 30 | Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 304–307 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 307–336 | 29 | Aguascalientes, Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 336–356 | 20 | Zacatecas |
| connecting roads | 356–357 | 1 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 357–368 | 11 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-54 | 368–383 | 15 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-23 | 383–398 | 15 | Zacatecas |
- Mile 79 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 121 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 229 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 278 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
- Mile 331 of this route: Aguascalientes → Zacatecas (state line)
Stops between Toluca and Jerez, Zacatecas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 40), José Guadalupe Posada Museum (mile 291), Aguascalientes Cathedral (mile 292), Guadalupe regional museum (mile 360), Teatro Fernando Calderón (mile 364), Manuel Felguérez Museum (mile 364)
- Nature and outdoors: Cerro de las Campanas (mile 121)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 40), Celaya Cathedral (mile 145), José Guadalupe Posada Museum (mile 291), Aguascalientes Cathedral (mile 292), Museo de la Insurgencia (mile 313), Guadalupe regional museum (mile 360), Manuel Felguérez Museum (mile 364)
Cathedral of Atlacomulco
Atlacomulco's cathedral, the Catedral de la Divina Providencia, is the seat of the Diocese of Atlacomulco and is dedicated to Divine Providence, making it the town's principal Catholic church.
Cerro de las Campanas
Rising within Querétaro City, the Cerro de las Campanas is a hill that is protected as a Mexican national park.
Celaya Cathedral
Celaya's main Catholic church, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, occupies the space of a former chapel that was annexed to the neighboring Temple of St. Francis.
José Guadalupe Posada Museum
Aguascalientes is the birthplace of printmaker José Guadalupe Posada, and this museum shows the original signed printing plates he used to create his graphic images.
Aguascalientes Cathedral
The cathedral of Aguascalientes stands on the Plaza de la Patria in the city's historic center.
Museo de la Insurgencia
Set in a 17th-century estate, the Museo de la Insurgencia opened in 1964 to tell the story of Mexico's independence movement. One hall shows farm, mining and textile tools from hacienda work; another displays everyday objects from past eras.
Guadalupe regional museum
In Guadalupe, Zacatecas, the Museo de Guadalupe fills a former college that sent missionaries to the north and holds an important collection of 17th- to 19th-century painting, including works by Cristóbal de Villalpando, Miguel Cabrera and Juan Correa.
Teatro Fernando Calderón
Built between 1891 and 1897 to plans by architect George Edward King, Zacatecas' Teatro Calderón honors playwright Fernando Calderón and witnessed violent events during the Toma de Zacatecas.
Manuel Felguérez Museum
A former seminary begun in 1870, later a barracks and then a prison until 1995, now holds Zacatecas' Museo de Arte Abstracto Manuel Felguérez, devoted to abstract art and to the work of the painter it's named after.
When you get to Jerez, Zacatecas
Jerez de García Salinas lies in a valley about 35 miles (57 km) from the city of Zacatecas, and in 2007 it became the state's first Pueblo Mágico. The town is the birthplace of poet Ramón López Velarde and is closely tied to tamborazo music, filigree jewelry and leatherwork.
- Teatro Hinojosa: Built between 1872 and 1890, the theater keeps its hand-carved wooden seating and balconies. source
- Casa Museo Ramón López Velarde: The poet's birthplace now displays his manuscripts and recordings of his work. source
- Santuario de la Soledad: This neoclassical sanctuary has twin towers and an unusual lobed arch at its entrance. source
More drives to Jerez, Zacatecas
- Aguascalientes to Jerez, Zacatecas
- San Juan de los Lagos to Jerez, Zacatecas
- Tepatitlán to Jerez, Zacatecas
- Zamora to Jerez, Zacatecas
- Uruapan to Jerez, Zacatecas
- Pátzcuaro to Jerez, Zacatecas
From Toluca to other places in Mexico
- Toluca to Salvatierra
- Toluca to Celaya
- Toluca to Santa Fe de la Laguna
- Toluca to Tócuaro
- Toluca to Pénjamo
- Toluca to Cotija
Coming to Jerez, Zacatecas from the United States? Border crossings, permits and routes from U.S. cities: Driving to Jerez, Zacatecas, Mexico from the U.S.
Continue Your Adventure
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Toluca to Jerez, Zacatecas?
About 7 h 24 min of driving without stops, over 398 miles.
How far is Jerez, Zacatecas from Toluca by car?
About 398 miles (641 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 Toluca to Jerez, Zacatecas?
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 Toluca to Jerez, Zacatecas?
The U.S. State Department rates State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Toluca to Jerez, Zacatecas use?
In order: MEX-55, MEX-55D, MEX-M40D, MEX-47D, MEX-45D, MEX-45, MEX-54 and MEX-23. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Toluca and Jerez, Zacatecas?
Closest to the road: Cathedral of Atlacomulco (catholic cathedral, mile 40, 0.2 mi from the route); José Guadalupe Posada Museum (museum, mile 291, 0.4 mi from the route); Aguascalientes Cathedral (church building, mile 292, 0.1 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 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.