The Wayro route from Tzintzuntzan to Pabellón de Hidalgo is 245 miles (395 km), about 4 h 22 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 245 mi (395 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-120 → MEX-15 → MEX-37D → MEX-15D → MEX-43D → MEX-45D → MEX-45 → AGS 20 |
| Mexican states on the route | Michoacán (Level 4), Guanajuato (Level 3), Jalisco (Level 3), Aguascalientes (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-37D, MEX-15D, MEX-43D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
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 Tzintzuntzan to Pabellón de Hidalgo is like
MEX-45D (108 mi) and MEX-43D (51 mi) carry about 65% of the 245 miles. MEX-37D, MEX-15D, MEX-43D, MEX-45D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-120, MEX-15, MEX-45 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Michoacán, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Aguascalientes. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tzintzuntzan to Pabellón de Hidalgo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-120 | 0–5 | 5 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 5–19 | 14 | Michoacán |
| MEX-37D | 19–40 | 21 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15D | 40–43 | 3 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 43–45 | 2 | Michoacán |
| MEX-43D | 45–96 | 51 | Michoacán, Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 96–204 | 108 | Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-45 | 204–234 | 30 | Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 234–237 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 237–242 | 5 | Aguascalientes |
| AGS 20 | 242–245 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
- Mile 60 of this route: Michoacán → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 159 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 208 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
Stops between Tzintzuntzan and Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teatro Morelos (mile 222), Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (mile 223)
- Museums and history: Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (mile 223)
Historic Centre of Morelia
Morelia's old core, founded in the 16th century as Valladolid, keeps more than 200 historic buildings in the region's pink stone around its cathedral and checkerboard streets. UNESCO added it to the World Heritage List in 1991.
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.
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.
When you get to Pabellón de Hidalgo
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.
More drives to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Jerez, Zacatecas to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Nombre de Dios to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- El Salto, Durango to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- El Rosario, Sinaloa to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Tepatitlán to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Guadalajara to Pabellón de Hidalgo
From Tzintzuntzan to other places in Mexico
- Tzintzuntzan to Amatitán
- Tzintzuntzan to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Tzintzuntzan to Real de Asientos
- Tzintzuntzan to Nombre de Dios
- Tzintzuntzan to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
- Tzintzuntzan to Mineral de Pozos
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tzintzuntzan to Pabellón de Hidalgo?
About 4 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 245 miles.
How far is Pabellón de Hidalgo from Tzintzuntzan by car?
About 245 miles (395 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 Tzintzuntzan to Pabellón de Hidalgo?
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 Tzintzuntzan to Pabellón de Hidalgo?
The U.S. State Department rates Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; 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 Tzintzuntzan to Pabellón de Hidalgo use?
In order: MEX-120, MEX-15, MEX-37D, MEX-15D, MEX-43D, MEX-45D, MEX-45 and AGS 20. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tzintzuntzan and Pabellón de Hidalgo?
Closest to the road: Historic Centre of Morelia (urban area, mile 27, 9 mi from the route); Teatro Morelos (theatre building, mile 222, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (art museum, mile 223, 0.8 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.