By road, Ciudad Tula and Mazamitla are about 363 miles (584 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 56 min of driving.
| Distance by road | 363 mi (584 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 56 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-101 → SLP 80D → SLP 75D → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → MEX-70 → MEX-80 → MEX-80D → JAL 307 → JAL 71 → MEX-71 → MEX-110 → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Michoacán |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-57D, MEX-80D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.5 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.
On the road from Ciudad Tula to Mazamitla
MEX-110 (47 mi) and MEX-80D (42 mi) carry about 25% of the 363 miles. It runs through 5 states: Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Michoacán. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-57D and MEX-80D. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Ciudad Tula to Mazamitla: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Tamaulipas |
| MEX-101 | 2–25 | 23 | Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 80D | 25–57 | 32 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 75D | 57–77 | 20 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 77–79 | 2 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 79–100 | 21 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 100–116 | 16 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 116–126 | 10 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 126–135 | 9 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70 | 135–152 | 17 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-80 | 152–155 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-80D | 155–197 | 42 | San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 197–230 | 33 | Jalisco |
| JAL 307 | 230–250 | 20 | Jalisco |
| JAL 71 | 250–290 | 40 | Jalisco |
| MEX-71 | 290–308 | 18 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 308–309 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-110 | 309–328 | 19 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 328–333 | 5 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 333–335 | 2 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 335–363 | 28 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
- Mile 23 of this route: Tamaulipas → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 162 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 173 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 309 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 358 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Mazamitla
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 206), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 206)
- Museums and history: Museo Regional Potosino (mile 118), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 206), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 206)
Museo Regional Potosino
Opened on November 20, 1952, the Museo Regional Potosino occupies part of the former Convent of San Francisco, built in 1586, in San Luis Potosí.
Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera
The Museo Casa Agustín Rivera Altos de Jalisco is a museum you'll find in the town of Lagos de Moreno, in the state of Jalisco.
Teatro José Rosas Moreno
Named after Jalisco writer José Rosas Moreno, this theater in Lagos de Moreno took decades to finish: work started in 1867, and it opened on May 5, 1907.
More drives to Mazamitla
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- Fresnillo to Mazamitla
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- El Salto, Durango to Mazamitla
- Durango to Mazamitla
- San Juan del Río to Mazamitla
From Ciudad Tula to other places in Mexico
- Ciudad Tula to Mineral de Pozos
- Ciudad Tula to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Ciudad Tula to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Ciudad Tula to Jalpa de Cánovas
- Ciudad Tula to Temacapulín
- Ciudad Tula to Angangueo
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ciudad Tula to Mazamitla?
About 7 h 56 min of driving without stops, over 363 miles.
How far is Mazamitla from Ciudad Tula by car?
About 363 miles (584 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 Ciudad Tula to Mazamitla?
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 Ciudad Tula to Mazamitla?
The U.S. State Department rates Tamaulipas Level 4: Do Not Travel; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Ciudad Tula to Mazamitla use?
In order: MEX-101, SLP 80D, SLP 75D, MEX-57D, MEX-57, MEX-70, MEX-80, MEX-80D, JAL 307, JAL 71, MEX-71, MEX-110 and MEX-15. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ciudad Tula and Mazamitla?
Closest to the road: Museo Regional Potosino (archaeological museum, mile 118, 1 mi from the route); Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (museum, mile 206, 0.4 mi from the route); Teatro José Rosas Moreno (opera house, mile 206, 0.3 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.