Viesca to Temacapulín is about 456 road miles (734 km): roughly 9 h 8 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance | 456 mi (734 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 8 min |
| Main roads, in order | COAH82 → MEX-40 → MEX-40D → MEX-49 → MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-80D |
| 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 18.2 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.
On the road from Viesca to Temacapulín
MEX-49 (128 mi) and MEX-40D (79 mi) carry about 45% of the 456 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, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Viesca to Temacapulín
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Coahuila |
| COAH82 | 1–14 | 13 | Coahuila |
| connecting roads | 14–15 | 1 | Coahuila |
| MEX-40 | 15–32 | 17 | Coahuila |
| connecting roads | 32–34 | 2 | Coahuila |
| MEX-40D | 34–113 | 79 | Coahuila, Durango |
| connecting roads | 113–114 | 1 | Durango |
| MEX-40 | 114–119 | 5 | Durango |
| MEX-49 | 119–247 | 128 | Durango, Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 247–252 | 5 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 252–264 | 12 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 264–272 | 8 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 272–322 | 50 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 322–350 | 28 | Zacatecas, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 350–355 | 5 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 355–384 | 29 | Aguascalientes, Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 384–398 | 14 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 398–409 | 11 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 409–410 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 410–436 | 26 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 436–439 | 3 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 439–456 | 17 | Jalisco |
- Mile 48 of this route: Coahuila → Durango (state line)
- Mile 163 of this route: Durango → Zacatecas (state line)
- Mile 327 of this route: Zacatecas → Aguascalientes (state line)
- Mile 381 of this route: Aguascalientes → Jalisco (state line)
What to see on the way from Viesca to Temacapulín
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Aguascalientes Museum (mile 365), Parque Rodolfo Landeros (mile 368)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Estatal Cañón de Fernández (mile 82), Jardín Botánico Rey Netzahualcoyotl (mile 364), Parque Rodolfo Landeros (mile 368)
- Museums and history: Historic centre of Zacatecas (mile 293), Guadalupe regional museum (mile 300), Museo de la Insurgencia (mile 345), Aguascalientes Museum (mile 365), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 416), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 423)
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
Founded in 1546 after a rich silver strike, Zacatecas climbs the steep sides of a narrow valley; its UNESCO-listed center holds an 18th-century Baroque cathedral, colonial convents, the Calderón Theater and the old González Market.
Guadalupe regional museum
In Guadalupe, Zacatecas, the Museo de Guadalupe fills a former college that sent missionaries to the north and holds an important collection of 17th- to 19th-century painting, including works by Cristóbal de Villalpando, Miguel Cabrera and Juan Correa.
Museo de la Insurgencia
A 17th-century estate has housed the Museo de la Insurgencia since 1964. Beyond the story of Mexico's fight for independence, its halls show hacienda work tools and everyday objects from earlier times.
Jardín Botánico Rey Netzahualcoyotl
The Jardín Botánico Rey Nezahualcóyotl is a botanical garden that falls under the administration of the Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes.
Aguascalientes Museum
Located in the state capital, the Aguascalientes Museum is the city's art museum, set in the city of Aguascalientes, Mexico.
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
Near Jalostotitlán in the Los Altos region, the Teocaltitán site holds pyramids, sunken patios and a ball court spread across about nine hectares, built by a people who dominated much of the area from AD 400 to 900.
More drives to Temacapulín
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- San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Temacapulín
- Real de Asientos to Temacapulín
- Pinos to Temacapulín
- Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Temacapulín
From Viesca to other places in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Viesca to Temacapulín?
About 9 h 8 min of driving without stops, over 456 miles.
How far is Temacapulín from Viesca by car?
About 456 miles (734 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 Viesca to Temacapulín?
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 Viesca to Temacapulín?
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 Viesca to Temacapulín?
In order: COAH82, MEX-40, MEX-40D, MEX-49, MEX-45, MEX-45D and MEX-80D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Viesca to Temacapulín?
Closest to the road: Jardín Botánico Rey Netzahualcoyotl (botanical garden, mile 364, 2 mi from the route); Aguascalientes Museum (art museum, mile 365, 0.3 mi from the route); Parque Rodolfo Landeros (park, mile 368, 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 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.