Plan on about 9 h 12 min of driving for the 428-mile (689 km) trip from Amatitán to General Zaragoza, before any stops.
| Distance by road | 428 mi (689 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 12 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-80D → MEX-80 → MEX-70 → MEX-57D → SLP 32 → MEX-57 → SLP 29 → NL 3 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.1 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 Amatitán to General Zaragoza is like
MEX-80D (114 mi) and MEX-57 (88 mi) carry about 47% of the 428 miles. It runs through 4 states: Jalisco, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-15D, MEX-80D and MEX-57D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Amatitán and General Zaragoza
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-15 | 0–26 | 26 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 26–46 | 20 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 46–48 | 2 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 48–121 | 73 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 121–154 | 33 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 154–195 | 41 | Jalisco, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-80 | 195–199 | 4 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70 | 199–216 | 17 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 216–226 | 10 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 226–228 | 2 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 32 | 228–237 | 9 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 237–250 | 13 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 250–271 | 21 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 271–346 | 75 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 346–352 | 6 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 29 | 352–382 | 30 | San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León |
| NL 3 | 382–387 | 5 | Nuevo León |
| local roads | 387–428 | 41 | Nuevo León |
- Mile 179 of this route: Jalisco → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 190 of this route: Guanajuato → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 360 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Nuevo León (state line)
What to see on the way from Amatitán to General Zaragoza
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 144), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 144)
- Museums and history: Universidad de Guadalajara. Museo de las Artes (mile 29), Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 34), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 116), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 144), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 144), San Luis Potosí Cathedral (mile 231), Matehuala Cathedral (mile 351)
- With kids: Acuario Michin Guadalajara (mile 29)
Universidad de Guadalajara. Museo de las Artes
The University of Guadalajara's Museo de las Artes, known as MUSA, opened on October 10, 1994, and was expanded in 2013.
Acuario Michin Guadalajara
Acuario Michin Guadalajara is an aquarium in the city of Guadalajara, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.
Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque
Tlaquepaque has two main ceramics museums, and this is one of them: the Museo Regional de la Cerámica, on Independencia Street in the center of town. The other is the Pantaleón Panduro Museum.
Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos
Raised between 1732 and 1769, the cathedral basilica of San Juan de los Lagos draws pilgrims from far away who come to visit the small image of the Virgin kept inside.
Teatro José Rosas Moreno
Construction of the Teatro José Rosas Moreno in Lagos de Moreno began in 1867, and the theater opened on May 5, 1907. It is named for Jalisco writer José Rosas Moreno.
Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera
The Museo Casa Agustín Rivera Altos de Jalisco is a museum in the town of Lagos de Moreno, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.
San Luis Potosí Cathedral
A parish church from 1609 once stood where San Luis Potosí's cathedral rose between 1701 and 1728. Today the Baroque building serves as the seat of the archdiocese.
Matehuala Cathedral
Matehuala's Immaculate Conception Cathedral is the seat of the Diocese of Matehuala; it is open for worship though still under construction.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Amatitán to General Zaragoza?
About 9 h 12 min of driving without stops, over 428 miles.
How far is General Zaragoza from Amatitán by car?
About 428 miles (689 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 Amatitán to General Zaragoza?
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 Amatitán to General Zaragoza?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Nuevo León Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Amatitán to General Zaragoza use?
In order: MEX-15, MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-80, MEX-70, MEX-57D, SLP 32, MEX-57, SLP 29 and NL 3. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Amatitán to General Zaragoza?
Closest to the road: Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (museum, mile 34, 1 mi from the route); Teatro José Rosas Moreno (opera house, mile 144, 0.3 mi from the route); Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (museum, mile 144, 0.5 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.