The Wayro route from Tzintzuntzan to Real de Asientos is 258 miles (416 km), about 4 h 49 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 258 mi (416 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 49 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-120 → MEX-15 → MEX-37D → MEX-15D → MEX-43D → MEX-45D → MEX-45 → MEX-71 → AGS 9 → MEX-39 |
| 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 10.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
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 Real de Asientos is like
MEX-45D (108 mi) and MEX-43D (51 mi) carry about 62% of the 258 miles. MEX-37D, MEX-15D, MEX-43D, MEX-45D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-120, MEX-15, MEX-45, MEX-71, MEX-39 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Michoacán, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Aguascalientes. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tzintzuntzan to Real de Asientos, 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 |
| connecting roads | 237–238 | 1 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-71 | 238–244 | 6 | Aguascalientes |
| AGS 9 | 244–250 | 6 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-39 | 250–258 | 8 | 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 Real de Asientos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Regional de Aguascalientes (mile 222), Aguascalientes Museum (mile 222)
- Museums and history: Museo Regional de Aguascalientes (mile 222), Aguascalientes Museum (mile 222), Museo de la Insurgencia (mile 241)
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.
Museo Regional de Aguascalientes
An early 20th-century building by self-taught architect Refugio Reyes holds this INAH museum of Aguascalientes history, with fossils, archaeological finds, colonial paintings by Juan Correa and more than 300 devotional ex-voto paintings.
Aguascalientes Museum
Located in the state capital, the Aguascalientes Museum is the city's art museum, set in the city of Aguascalientes, Mexico.
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.
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From Tzintzuntzan to other places in Mexico
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- Tzintzuntzan to Nombre de Dios
- Tzintzuntzan to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
- Tzintzuntzan to Mineral de Pozos
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tzintzuntzan to Real de Asientos?
About 4 h 49 min of driving without stops, over 258 miles.
How far is Real de Asientos from Tzintzuntzan by car?
About 258 miles (416 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 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 Tzintzuntzan to Real de Asientos?
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 Real de Asientos use?
In order: MEX-120, MEX-15, MEX-37D, MEX-15D, MEX-43D, 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 Tzintzuntzan and Real de Asientos?
Closest to the road: Museo Regional de Aguascalientes (history museum, mile 222, 0.2 mi from the route); Aguascalientes Museum (art museum, mile 222, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo de la Insurgencia (museum, mile 241, 6 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.