The Wayro route from Zitácuaro to Pabellón de Hidalgo is 295 miles (475 km), about 5 h 25 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 295 mi (475 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 25 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15 → MICH 122 → 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-15D, MEX-43D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.8 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 Zitácuaro to Pabellón de Hidalgo is like
MEX-45D (109 mi) and MEX-43D (51 mi) carry about 54% of the 295 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-43D, MEX-45D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15, MEX-45 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Michoacán, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Aguascalientes. Of the 3 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Zitácuaro to Pabellón de Hidalgo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 1–27 | 26 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 27–28 | 1 | Michoacán |
| MICH 122 | 28–44 | 16 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 44–47 | 3 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15D | 47–94 | 47 | Michoacán |
| MEX-43D | 94–145 | 51 | Michoacán, Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 145–254 | 109 | Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-45 | 254–283 | 29 | Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 283–286 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 286–291 | 5 | Aguascalientes |
| AGS 20 | 291–295 | 4 | Aguascalientes |
- Mile 109 of this route: Michoacán → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 209 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 257 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
Stops between Zitácuaro and Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (mile 45), Centro de Artes Visuales (mile 272), Historic centre of Aguascalientes (mile 272)
- Museums and history: Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (mile 45), Centro de Artes Visuales (mile 272), Historic centre of Aguascalientes (mile 272)
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.
Centro de Artes Visuales
Run by the Instituto Cultural de Aguascalientes, the Centro de Artes Visuales is an arts education center in the city of Aguascalientes with its own exhibition space for visual art.
Historic centre of Aguascalientes
The historic center of Aguascalientes is the city's zone of historic monuments, which INAH has declared part of the nation's heritage.
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.
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- Tepatitlán to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Guadalajara to Pabellón de Hidalgo
From Zitácuaro to other places in Mexico
- Zitácuaro to Amealco
- Zitácuaro to Cuanajo
- Zitácuaro to Ezequiel Montes
- Zitácuaro to Bernal
- Zitácuaro to Mineral de Pozos
- Zitácuaro to Pabellón de Arteaga
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Zitácuaro to Pabellón de Hidalgo?
About 5 h 25 min of driving without stops, over 295 miles.
How far is Pabellón de Hidalgo from Zitácuaro by car?
About 295 miles (475 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 Zitácuaro 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 Zitácuaro 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 Zitácuaro to Pabellón de Hidalgo use?
In order: MEX-15, MICH 122, 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 Zitácuaro and Pabellón de Hidalgo?
Closest to the road: Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (opera house, mile 45, 0.1 mi from the route); Historic centre of Aguascalientes (historic district, mile 272, 0.1 mi from the route); Centro de Artes Visuales (art museum, mile 272, 0.2 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.