The Wayro route from Torreón to Guanajuato is 423 miles (680 km), about 8 h 1 min of driving without stops.
| Total distance | 423 mi (680 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 1 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-40 → MEX-40D → MEX-49 → MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-110D → MEX-110 |
| Mexican states on the route | Coahuila, Durango, Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Guanajuato |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-40D, MEX-45D, MEX-110D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.9 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.
How the Torreón to Guanajuato drive plays out
MEX-49 (127 mi) and MEX-45D (126 mi) carry about 60% of the 423 miles. It runs through 6 states: Coahuila, Durango, Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Guanajuato. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-40D, MEX-45D and MEX-110D. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Torreón to Guanajuato, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Coahuila |
| MEX-40 | 4–18 | 14 | Coahuila, Durango |
| MEX-40D | 18–61 | 43 | Durango |
| MEX-40 | 61–67 | 6 | Durango |
| MEX-49 | 67–194 | 127 | Durango, Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 194–199 | 5 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 199–211 | 12 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 211–220 | 9 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 220–270 | 50 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 270–298 | 28 | Zacatecas, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 298–302 | 4 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 302–332 | 30 | Aguascalientes, Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 332–396 | 64 | Jalisco, Guanajuato |
| MEX-45 | 396–409 | 13 | Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 409–410 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-110D | 410–419 | 9 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-110 | 419–423 | 4 | Guanajuato |
- Mile 6 of this route: Coahuila → Durango (state line)
- Mile 112 of this route: Durango → Zacatecas (state line)
- Mile 275 of this route: Zacatecas → Aguascalientes (state line)
- Mile 328 of this route: Aguascalientes → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 377 of this route: Jalisco → Guanajuato (state line)
What to see on the way from Torreón to Guanajuato
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Aguascalientes Cathedral (mile 313), Parque Rodolfo Landeros (mile 316)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Estatal Cañón de Fernández (mile 30), La Pona (mile 312), Parque Rodolfo Landeros (mile 316)
- Museums and history: Historic centre of Zacatecas (mile 241), Guadalupe regional museum (mile 248), Museo de la Insurgencia (mile 293), Aguascalientes Cathedral (mile 313)
Parque Estatal Cañón de Fernández
Along the Nazas River in Lerdo, Durango, Cañón de Fernández State Park protects about 17,000 hectares of desert canyon where Montezuma cypresses and cottonwoods line the water; the wetland has been a Ramsar site since 2008.
Historic centre of Zacatecas
A rich silver strike led to the founding of Zacatecas in 1546. The city spreads up the steep slopes of a narrow valley, and its historic center is on UNESCO's list.
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.
Museo de la Insurgencia
A 17th-century estate has housed the Museo de la Insurgencia since 1964. Beyond the story of Mexico's fight for independence, its halls show hacienda work tools and everyday objects from earlier times.
La Pona
Inside the city of Aguascalientes, La Pona protects a native mesquite woodland as an ecological conservation zone, with a quiet forest area for walks and a separate section with sports and recreation spaces.
Aguascalientes Cathedral
The cathedral of Aguascalientes stands on the Plaza de la Patria in the city's historic center.
Parque Rodolfo Landeros
Also called Parque Héroes, this environmental and recreation park on Avenida José María Chávez in Aguascalientes has an artificial lake, bike rentals and several other attractions.
In Guanajuato itself
Tucked into a narrow mountain valley in central Mexico, Guanajuato grew into the world's leading silver-extraction center in the 18th century. Its Baroque churches, tunnels and underground streets earned the Historic Town of Guanajuato and Adjacent Mines a place on UNESCO's World Heritage list in 1988.
- Alhóndiga de Granaditas: Built from 1797 to 1809 as a granary and stormed by Miguel Hidalgo's insurgents in 1810, it has housed the Regional Museum of Guanajuato since 1958. source
- Underground streets: Drive or walk the subterranean roadways that run beneath the city, one of the features UNESCO singles out in its listing. source
- Historic mines: The old silver mines on the edge of town are part of the World Heritage property along with the historic center. source
Teatro Juárez
Guanajuato's Teatro Juárez is a 19th-century theater designed by architect José Noriega and built between 1872 and 1903 by order of General Florencio Antillón.
Museo Iconográfico del Quijote
Founded in 1987 with works donated by Spanish businessman and patron Eulalio Ferrer, this Guanajuato museum collects art in many media inspired by Don Quixote.
Alfredo Dugès Museum
Named for French naturalist Alfredo Dugès, who settled in Guanajuato, this natural history museum is in the city of Guanajuato.
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- Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Guanajuato
- Fresnillo to Guanajuato
From Torreón to other places in Mexico
- Torreón to Montemorelos
- Torreón to San Juan de los Lagos
- Torreón to Tepatitlán
- Torreón to Salamanca
- Torreón to Pénjamo
- Torreón to San Miguel de Allende
Coming to Guanajuato from the United States? Border crossings, permits and routes from U.S. cities: Driving to Guanajuato, Mexico from the U.S.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Torreón to Guanajuato?
About 8 h 1 min of driving without stops, over 423 miles.
What is the driving distance from Torreón to Guanajuato?
About 423 miles (680 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 Torreón to Guanajuato?
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 Torreón to Guanajuato?
The U.S. State Department rates Coahuila Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Durango Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel; Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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 Torreón to Guanajuato use?
In order: MEX-40, MEX-40D, MEX-49, MEX-45, MEX-45D, MEX-110D and MEX-110. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Torreón and Guanajuato?
Closest to the road: La Pona (park, mile 312, 2 mi from the route); Aguascalientes Cathedral (cathedral, mile 313, 0.2 mi from the route); Parque Rodolfo Landeros (park, mile 316, 0.2 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.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.