Ciudad Valles to Jalpa is about 339 road miles (546 km): roughly 7 h 17 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance by road | 339 mi (546 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 17 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-70 → MEX-70D → SLP 75D → MEX-57D → MEX-57 |
| Mexican states on the route | San Luis Potosí, Zacatecas, Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-70D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
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 Valles to Jalpa
MEX-70 (158 mi) and SLP 75D (65 mi) carry about 66% of the 339 miles. It runs through 4 states: San Luis Potosí, Zacatecas, Jalisco, Aguascalientes. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-70D and MEX-57D. Of the 6 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Ciudad Valles to Jalpa: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70 | 2–7 | 5 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 7–8 | 1 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70D | 8–52 | 44 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70 | 52–73 | 21 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 75D | 73–138 | 65 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 138–140 | 2 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 140–161 | 21 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 161–176 | 15 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 176–186 | 10 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 186–196 | 10 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70 | 196–277 | 81 | San Luis Potosí, Zacatecas, Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 277–287 | 10 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-70 | 287–338 | 51 | Aguascalientes, Zacatecas |
| local roads | 338–339 | 1 | Zacatecas |
- Mile 222 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Zacatecas (state line)
- Mile 226 of this route: Zacatecas → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 265 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
- Mile 322 of this route: Aguascalientes → Zacatecas (state line)
Stops between Ciudad Valles and Jalpa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teatro Aguascalientes (mile 280), Parque Rodolfo Landeros (mile 280), Museo Nacional de Pueblos Mágicos (mile 314), La Santa Cruz (mile 315)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Rodolfo Landeros (mile 280)
- Museums and history: Centro de las Artes de San Luis Potosí (mile 179), Teatro Aguascalientes (mile 280), Museo Nacional de Pueblos Mágicos (mile 314), La Santa Cruz (mile 315)
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.
Centro de las Artes de San Luis Potosí
San Luis Potosí's Centro de las Artes Centenario occupies the state's former penitentiary on Calzada de Guadalupe, an eclectic-style building listed as a historic monument by INAH.
Teatro Aguascalientes
Teatro Aguascalientes is the city's main opera house, a modern building by architect Abraham Zabludovsky with seating for about 1,650 people.
Parque Rodolfo Landeros
Also called Parque Héroes, this environmental and recreation park on Avenida José María Chávez in Aguascalientes has an artificial lake, bike rentals and several other attractions.
Museo Nacional de Pueblos Mágicos
In Calvillo, Aguascalientes, the Museo Nacional de Pueblos Mágicos opened in 2019 to preserve folk art and cultural pieces from Mexico's 121 Pueblos Mágicos.
La Santa Cruz
In Calvillo's town center, La Santa Cruz is a cultural and monumental complex with Catholic and historical themes devoted to Calvillo's role in the Cristero War of 1926; it opened in 2021.
When you get to Jalpa
Museo Comunitario Profr. Arturo Reyes Viramontes
The Museo Comunitario Profr. Arturo Reyes Viramontes is a community museum in the municipality of Jalpa, in the Mexican state of Zacatecas, named for teacher Arturo Reyes Viramontes.
More drives to Jalpa
From Ciudad Valles to other places in Mexico
- Ciudad Valles to Tecolutla
- Ciudad Valles to Pedro Escobedo
- Ciudad Valles to Otumba
- Ciudad Valles to Cuetzalan
- Ciudad Valles to Tlaxcala
- Ciudad Valles to Chiautempan
Continue Your Adventure
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ciudad Valles to Jalpa?
About 7 h 17 min of driving without stops, over 339 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ciudad Valles to Jalpa?
About 339 miles (546 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 Valles to Jalpa?
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 Valles to Jalpa?
The U.S. State Department rates San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Ciudad Valles to Jalpa?
In order: MEX-70, MEX-70D, SLP 75D, MEX-57D and MEX-57. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Ciudad Valles to Jalpa?
Closest to the road: Parque Rodolfo Landeros (park, mile 280, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo Nacional de Pueblos Mágicos (museum, mile 314, 0.5 mi from the route); La Santa Cruz (museum, mile 315, 0.1 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.