The Wayro route from Uruapan to Jerez, Zacatecas is 364 miles (585 km), about 6 h 30 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 364 mi (585 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 30 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-14D → MEX-37D → MEX-15D → MEX-43D → MEX-45D → MEX-45 → MEX-54 → MEX-23 |
| Mexican states on the route | Michoacán (Level 4), Guanajuato (Level 3), Jalisco (Level 3), Aguascalientes (Level 2), Zacatecas (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-14D, MEX-37D, MEX-15D, MEX-43D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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 Uruapan to Jerez, Zacatecas is like
MEX-45D (128 mi) and MEX-45 (71 mi) carry about 55% of the 364 miles. MEX-14D, MEX-37D, MEX-15D, MEX-43D, MEX-45D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-45, MEX-54, MEX-23 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Michoacán, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Aguascalientes, Zacatecas. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Uruapan to Jerez, Zacatecas, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Michoacán |
| MEX-14D | 4–37 | 33 | Michoacán |
| MEX-37D | 37–75 | 38 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15D | 75–79 | 4 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 79–80 | 1 | Michoacán |
| MEX-43D | 80–131 | 51 | Michoacán, Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 131–239 | 108 | Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-45 | 239–269 | 30 | Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 269–272 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 272–301 | 29 | Aguascalientes, Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 301–321 | 20 | Zacatecas |
| connecting roads | 321–322 | 1 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 322–334 | 12 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-54 | 334–348 | 14 | Zacatecas |
| connecting roads | 348–349 | 1 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-23 | 349–364 | 15 | Zacatecas |
- Mile 95 of this route: Michoacán → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 194 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 243 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
- Mile 296 of this route: Aguascalientes → Zacatecas (state line)
Stops between Uruapan and Jerez, Zacatecas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Aguascalientes Cathedral (mile 257), Museo Regional de Aguascalientes (mile 257), Cathedral Basilica of Zacatecas (mile 329), Manuel Felguérez Museum (mile 329)
- Museums and history: Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Salud, Pátzcuaro (mile 33), Museo de Artes e Industrias Populares (mile 33), Aguascalientes Cathedral (mile 257), Museo Regional de Aguascalientes (mile 257), Museo de la Insurgencia (mile 278), Cathedral Basilica of Zacatecas (mile 329), Manuel Felguérez Museum (mile 329)
Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Salud, Pátzcuaro
Pátzcuaro's basilica (Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Salud) rises on pre-Hispanic platforms beside its own plaza. Bishop Vasco de Quiroga planned it as a five-nave cathedral, only one nave was finished, and his remains rest inside.
Museo de Artes e Industrias Populares
Housed in an 18th-century building adapted from the Colegio de San Nicolás, which Vasco de Quiroga founded in the 16th century, this INAH museum in Pátzcuaro shows Purépecha pottery, textiles, woodwork and lacquerware.
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.
Aguascalientes Cathedral
The cathedral of Aguascalientes stands on the Plaza de la Patria in the city's historic center.
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.
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.
Cathedral Basilica of Zacatecas
Dedicated to the Virgin of the Assumption, the Cathedral of Zacatecas is the main church of the Diocese of 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
- Pátzcuaro to Jerez, Zacatecas
- Morelia to Jerez, Zacatecas
From Uruapan to other places in Mexico
- Uruapan to Amatitán
- Uruapan to Tequila
- Uruapan to Pabellón de Arteaga
- Uruapan to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Uruapan to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Uruapan to Real de Asientos
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Uruapan to Jerez, Zacatecas?
About 6 h 30 min of driving without stops, over 364 miles.
How far is Jerez, Zacatecas from Uruapan by car?
About 364 miles (585 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 Uruapan 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 Uruapan to Jerez, Zacatecas?
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; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Uruapan to Jerez, Zacatecas use?
In order: MEX-14D, MEX-37D, MEX-15D, MEX-43D, 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 Uruapan and Jerez, Zacatecas?
Closest to the road: Aguascalientes Cathedral (church building, mile 257, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo Regional de Aguascalientes (history museum, mile 257, 0.2 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Zacatecas (minor basilica, mile 329, 0.6 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.