By road, Torreón and Tepatitlán are about 405 miles (652 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 43 min of driving.
| Distance by road | 405 mi (652 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 43 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-40 → MEX-40D → MEX-49 → MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-80D → MEX-80 |
| Mexican states on the route | Coahuila, Durango, Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, Jalisco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-40D, MEX-45D, MEX-80D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.2 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.
How the Torreón to Tepatitlán drive plays out
MEX-49 (127 mi) and MEX-45D (75 mi) carry about 50% of the 405 miles. It runs through 5 states: Coahuila, Durango, Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, Jalisco. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-40D, MEX-45D and MEX-80D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Torreón to Tepatitlán
| 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 | 332–345 | 13 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 345–357 | 12 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 357–398 | 41 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 398–399 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 399–404 | 5 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 404–405 | 1 | Jalisco |
- 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)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Torreón and Tepatitlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (mile 312), Teatro Morelos (mile 313), Parque Rodolfo Landeros (mile 316)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Estatal Cañón de Fernández (mile 30), 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), Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (mile 312), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 364), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 370)
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
Zacatecas' UNESCO-listed center packs in an 18th-century Baroque cathedral, colonial convents, the Calderón Theater and the old González Market, all set on the steep sides of a narrow valley.
Guadalupe regional museum
Missionaries were once sent north from this former college in Guadalupe, Zacatecas. Today it holds the Museo de Guadalupe and an important collection of painting from the 17th to the 19th century.
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.
Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes
Inside the Tres Centurias complex at Aguascalientes' old train station, Museo Espacio is a contemporary art museum, so a visit pairs current work with a look at the city's railroad buildings.
Teatro Morelos
In downtown Aguascalientes, Teatro Morelos is a neoclassical theater designed and built by engineer José Noriega and opened in 1885. In October and November 1914 it hosted the Sovereign Revolutionary Convention.
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.
Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos
Gothic-style ribbed vaults rise over the interior of San Juan de los Lagos' cathedral basilica, built from 1732 to 1769, where you'll also find a silver-framed Way of the Cross.
Teocaltitan Archaeological Site
Pyramids, sunken patios and a ball court spread over roughly nine hectares at Teocaltitán, close to Jalostotitlán in the Los Altos region.
More drives to Tepatitlán
- Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Tepatitlán
- Zacatecas to Tepatitlán
- Fresnillo to Tepatitlán
- Durango to Tepatitlán
- Mazatlán to Tepatitlán
- Culiacán to Tepatitlán
From Torreón to other places in Mexico
- Torreón to Montemorelos
- Torreón to San Juan de los Lagos
- Torreón to Guanajuato
- Torreón to Salamanca
- Torreón to Pénjamo
- Torreón to San Miguel de Allende
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Torreón to Tepatitlán?
About 7 h 43 min of driving without stops, over 405 miles.
What is the driving distance from Torreón to Tepatitlán?
About 405 miles (652 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 Tepatitlán?
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 Tepatitlán?
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 (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Torreón to Tepatitlán?
In order: MEX-40, MEX-40D, MEX-49, MEX-45, MEX-45D, MEX-80D and MEX-80. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Torreón and Tepatitlán?
Closest to the road: Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (art museum, mile 312, 0.8 mi from the route); Teatro Morelos (theater, 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.