Plan on about 6 h 59 min of driving for the 368-mile (592 km) trip from Ciudad Tula to San Luis Soyatlán, before any stops.
| Total distance | 368 mi (592 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-101 → SLP 80D → SLP 75D → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → MEX-70 → MEX-80 → MEX-80D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-57D, MEX-80D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.7 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.
The Ciudad Tula–San Luis Soyatlán drive in a few lines
MEX-80D (128 mi) and MEX-15 (43 mi) carry about 46% of the 368 miles. It runs through 4 states: Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-57D, MEX-80D and MEX-90D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Ciudad Tula and San Luis Soyatlán
| 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 |
| MEX-80D | 230–316 | 86 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 316–321 | 5 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 321–325 | 4 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 325–368 | 43 | 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)
Stops between Ciudad Tula and San Luis Soyatlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 206), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 207)
- Nature and outdoors: Agua Azul (mile 320)
- Museums and history: Casa Mariano Jiménez (mile 118), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 206), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 207), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 235), Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 317), Museo de las Artes Populares de Jalisco (mile 321), El Ixtépete (mile 326)
Cineteca Alameda
San Luis Potosí's Cineteca Alameda screens Mexican and international films in the 1940s Teatro Alameda building facing the Alameda Juan Sarabia, and also hosts concerts.
Casa Mariano Jiménez
The Casa Museo Mariano Jiménez is a cultural space and house museum in the historic center of San Luis Potosí city.
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.
Teatro José Rosas Moreno
Lagos de Moreno's Teatro José Rosas Moreno opened its doors on May 5, 1907, some forty years after construction began in 1867. It honors a writer from Jalisco.
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.
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.
Agua Azul
Parque Agua Azul is an urban park on Calzada Independencia in Guadalajara's historic center, a green stop close to downtown.
Museo de las Artes Populares de Jalisco
Opened on May 31, 2000, in Guadalajara's historic center, this museum researches, safeguards and promotes the crafts and folk art of Jalisco.
El Ixtépete
Zapopan's El Ixtépete preserves a pyramid built around AD 650-750, during the Grillo tradition, with at least seven superimposed construction phases; the site lies within the Guadalajara metro area near the Periférico and Avenida Mariano Otero.
More drives to San Luis Soyatlán
- Tepatitlán to San Luis Soyatlán
- San Juan de los Lagos to San Luis Soyatlán
- Aguascalientes to San Luis Soyatlán
- Pabellón de Arteaga to San Luis Soyatlán
- Pabellón de Hidalgo to San Luis Soyatlán
- San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to San Luis Soyatlán
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 San Luis Soyatlán?
About 6 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 368 miles.
How far is San Luis Soyatlán from Ciudad Tula by car?
About 368 miles (592 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 San Luis Soyatlán?
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 San Luis Soyatlán?
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 (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Ciudad Tula to San Luis Soyatlán?
In order: MEX-101, SLP 80D, SLP 75D, MEX-57D, MEX-57, MEX-70, MEX-80, MEX-80D, MEX-15D and MEX-15. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ciudad Tula and San Luis Soyatlán?
Closest to the road: 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 207, 0.3 mi from the route); Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (museum, mile 317, 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.