Ciudad Tula to Mineral de Pozos is about 194 road miles (312 km): roughly 3 h 55 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance by road | 194 mi (312 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 3 h 55 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-101 → SLP 80D → SLP 75D → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → MEX-110 → GTO 100 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 2 |
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 Mineral de Pozos
MEX-57 (61 mi) and MEX-57D (42 mi) carry about 53% of the 194 miles. It runs through 3 states: Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-57D. None of the 2 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Road-by-road breakdown: Ciudad Tula to Mineral de Pozos
| 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 | 79–121 | 42 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 121–182 | 61 | San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 182–183 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-110 | 183–188 | 5 | Guanajuato |
| GTO 100 | 188–194 | 6 | Guanajuato |
- Mile 23 of this route: Tamaulipas → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 158 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Guanajuato (state line)
Stops between Ciudad Tula and Mineral de Pozos
- Nature and outdoors: El Gogorrón National Park (mile 132)
- Museums and history: San Luis Potosí Cathedral (mile 112)
San Luis Potosí Cathedral
Look closely at the two towers of San Luis Potosí's cathedral: one is built of mortar, the other of quarried cantera stone. The Baroque church is the seat of the archdiocese.
El Gogorrón National Park
Hot-spring balnearios lie within the bounds of Gogorrón National Park, which covers parts of Villa de Reyes and Santa María del Río in San Luis Potosí. Its higher ground carries pine-oak forest.
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From Ciudad Tula to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ciudad Tula to Mineral de Pozos?
About 3 h 55 min of driving without stops, over 194 miles.
How far is Mineral de Pozos from Ciudad Tula by car?
About 194 miles (312 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 Mineral de Pozos?
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 Mineral de Pozos?
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 (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Ciudad Tula to Mineral de Pozos use?
In order: MEX-101, SLP 80D, SLP 75D, MEX-57D, MEX-57, MEX-110 and GTO 100. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ciudad Tula and Mineral de Pozos?
Closest to the road: San Luis Potosí Cathedral (cathedral, mile 112, 9 mi from the route); El Gogorrón National Park (national park, mile 132, 11 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.