The Wayro route from Ciudad Tula to Teúl de González Ortega is 396 miles (637 km), about 7 h 53 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 396 mi (637 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 53 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-101 → SLP 80D → SLP 75D → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → MEX-70 → MEX-80 → MEX-80D → MEX-23 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Zacatecas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-57D, MEX-80D, MEX-90D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.8 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.
Driving Ciudad Tula to Teúl de González Ortega: the shape of the trip
MEX-80D (122 mi) and MEX-23 (67 mi) carry about 48% of the 396 miles. It runs through 5 states: Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Zacatecas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-57D, MEX-80D and MEX-90D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Ciudad Tula to Teúl de González Ortega
| 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 | 230–310 | 80 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 310–328 | 18 | Jalisco |
| MEX-23 | 328–395 | 67 | Jalisco, Zacatecas |
| local roads | 395–396 | 1 | Zacatecas |
- 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 366 of this route: Jalisco → Zacatecas (state line)
Places worth a stop between Ciudad Tula and Teúl de González Ortega
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 206), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 207), Guadalajara Zoo (mile 321), Museo de Ciencias Ambientales (mile 326)
- Nature and outdoors: Mirador Independencia Park (mile 322), Museo de Ciencias Ambientales (mile 326)
- Museums and history: Federico Silva Museum (mile 117), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 206), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 207), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 242), Museo de Ciencias Ambientales (mile 326), Museo Etnográfico Huichol Wixxarika (mile 327)
- With kids: Guadalajara Zoo (mile 321)
Teatro de la Paz
Built between 1889 and 1894 and opened on December 4, 1894, San Luis Potosí's Teatro de la Paz is a historic monument listed by INAH.
Federico Silva Museum
Opened on September 18, 2003, in San Luis Potosí's historic center, the Federico Silva Museum is devoted entirely to sculpture.
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
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.
Teocaltitan Archaeological Site
Pyramids, sunken patios and a ball court spread over roughly nine hectares at Teocaltitán, close to Jalostotitlán in the Los Altos region.
Guadalajara Zoo
Zoológico Guadalajara is the main zoo of Guadalajara, Jalisco, and holds a large population of animal species.
Mirador Independencia Park
Built at the end of 1970 on the edge of the Huentitán canyon, on Guadalajara's east side, Parque Mirador Independencia is a park with a panoramic lookout over the Barranca de Oblatos.
Museo de Ciencias Ambientales
Part of the University of Guadalajara, Zapopan's Museo de Ciencias Ambientales uses interactive exhibits on biodiversity, ecology, climate change and waste to teach about the environment.
Museo Etnográfico Huichol Wixxarika
The Museo de Arte Huichol Wixárika is a public museum where visitors can see a permanent exhibition of Huichol art.
In Teúl de González Ortega itself
El Teúl
On a hill of the same name in southern Zacatecas, near Jalisco, El Teúl was a Mesoamerican settlement where people made copper and ceramic goods.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ciudad Tula to Teúl de González Ortega?
About 7 h 53 min of driving without stops, over 396 miles.
How far is Teúl de González Ortega from Ciudad Tula by car?
About 396 miles (637 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 Teúl de González Ortega?
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 Teúl de González Ortega?
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; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Ciudad Tula to Teúl de González Ortega?
In order: MEX-101, SLP 80D, SLP 75D, MEX-57D, MEX-57, MEX-70, MEX-80, MEX-80D and MEX-23. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Ciudad Tula to Teúl de González Ortega?
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 de Ciencias Ambientales (natural history museum, mile 326, 0.4 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.