The Wayro route from Valle de Bravo to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes is 345 miles (555 km), about 6 h 27 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 345 mi (555 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 27 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-A7D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MICH 122 → MEX-43D → MEX-45D → MEX-45 → AGS 19 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Michoacán (Level 4), Guanajuato (Level 3), Jalisco (Level 3), Aguascalientes (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-A7D, MEX-15D, MEX-43D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.8 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 Valle de Bravo to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes is like
MEX-45D (109 mi) and MEX-15D (54 mi) carry about 47% of the 345 miles. MEX-A7D, MEX-15D, MEX-43D, MEX-45D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15, MEX-45 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: State of Mexico, Michoacán, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Aguascalientes. Of the 4 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Valle de Bravo to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–19 | 19 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A7D | 19–35 | 16 | State of Mexico, Michoacán |
| MEX-15D | 35–42 | 7 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 42–73 | 31 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 73–74 | 1 | Michoacán |
| MICH 122 | 74–90 | 16 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 90–93 | 3 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15D | 93–140 | 47 | Michoacán |
| MEX-43D | 140–191 | 51 | Michoacán, Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 191–300 | 109 | Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-45 | 300–329 | 29 | Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 329–332 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 332–336 | 4 | Aguascalientes |
| AGS 19 | 336–345 | 9 | Aguascalientes |
- Mile 32 of this route: State of Mexico → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 155 of this route: Michoacán → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 255 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 303 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
Stops between Valle de Bravo and San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Bosencheve National Park (mile 29), Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (mile 91), Teatro Morelos (mile 318)
- Nature and outdoors: Bosencheve National Park (mile 29), Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve (mile 39)
- Museums and history: Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (mile 91)
Bosencheve National Park
Straddling Michoacán and the State of Mexico, Bosencheve National Park was established in 1940 and protects roughly 146 square kilometers of land.
Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve
Every fall, millions of monarch butterflies from across North America return to the oyamel fir forests about 100 km northwest of Mexico City, clustering so densely they bend branches. The reserve became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008.
Teatro Morelos de Maravatío
Maravatío's Teatro Morelos is a late-19th-century theater in a French-influenced neoclassical style, designed by architect Rafael Guerrero Torres. It opened on January 11, 1879, with a performance by opera singer Ángela Peralta.
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.
When you get to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
Santuario del Cristo Roto, San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
A 28-meter broken Christ, the Cristo Roto, stands on an island in the Presidente Calles dam at San José de Gracia, reachable only by boat. Sculptors Erasmo Aguilar and Miguel Romo Santino made it to recall what the town lost when the dam was built.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Valle de Bravo to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes?
About 6 h 27 min of driving without stops, over 345 miles.
How far is San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes from Valle de Bravo by car?
About 345 miles (555 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 Valle de Bravo to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes?
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 Valle de Bravo to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes?
The U.S. State Department rates State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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 Valle de Bravo to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes use?
In order: MEX-A7D, MEX-15D, MEX-15, MICH 122, MEX-43D, MEX-45D, MEX-45 and AGS 19. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Valle de Bravo and San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes?
Closest to the road: Bosencheve National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 29, 0.9 mi from the route); Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (opera house, mile 91, 0.2 mi from the route); Teatro Morelos (theatre building, mile 318, 0.1 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.