The Wayro route from Ciudad Valles to Lo de Marcos is 534 miles (860 km), about 9 h 36 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 534 mi (860 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 36 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-70 → MEX-70D → SLP 75D → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → MEX-80 → MEX-80D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-200D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Nayarit |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-70D, MEX-57D, MEX-80D, MEX-90D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.4 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 Valles to Lo de Marcos: the shape of the trip
MEX-80D (128 mi) and MEX-15D (76 mi) carry about 38% of the 534 miles. It runs through 4 states: San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Nayarit. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-70D, MEX-57D and MEX-80D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Ciudad Valles to Lo de Marcos: 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 | 196–213 | 17 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-80 | 213–216 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-80D | 216–258 | 42 | San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 258–291 | 33 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 291–377 | 86 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 377–388 | 11 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 388–398 | 10 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 398–463 | 65 | Jalisco, Nayarit |
| local roads | 463–497 | 34 | Nayarit |
| MEX-70D | 497–515 | 18 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200D | 515–530 | 15 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200 | 530–534 | 4 | Nayarit |
- Mile 223 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 234 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 447 of this route: Jalisco → Nayarit (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Lo de Marcos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 267), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 268)
- Nature and outdoors: Rincón de Guayabitos (mile 526)
- Museums and history: Museo del Ferrocarril Jesús García Corona (mile 178), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 267), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 268), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 303), Teatro Degollado (mile 382), Universidad de Guadalajara. Museo de las Artes (mile 383), National Museum of Tequila (mile 418)
Museo del Ferrocarril Jesús García Corona
Opened on August 12, 2009, in San Luis Potosí's Barrio del Montecillo, this railroad museum focuses on the steam locomotive, its parts and history, and its role in 20th-century Mexico.
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.
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
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.
Teocaltitan Archaeological Site
Near Jalostotitlán in the Los Altos region, the Teocaltitán site holds pyramids, sunken patios and a ball court spread across about nine hectares, built by a people who dominated much of the area from AD 400 to 900.
Teatro Degollado
On Guadalajara's central plaza, along Belén Street between Hidalgo and Morelos avenues, the neoclassical Teatro Degollado is known for its varied performances and artistic design.
Universidad de Guadalajara. Museo de las Artes
The University of Guadalajara's Museo de las Artes, known as MUSA, opened on October 10, 1994, and was expanded in 2013.
National Museum of Tequila
Jalisco's state government took back the National Museum of Tequila in 2026, announcing a reopening with refreshed displays. The museum, known as MUNAT, tells the story of the spirit in the town that shares its name.
Rincón de Guayabitos
Visitors from Guadalajara and Tepic often head to this Nayarit beach town in the municipality of Compostela. Its shore runs about two kilometers, and the waves tend to be calm.
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From Ciudad Valles to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ciudad Valles to Lo de Marcos?
About 9 h 36 min of driving without stops, over 534 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ciudad Valles to Lo de Marcos?
About 534 miles (860 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 Lo de Marcos?
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 Lo de Marcos?
The U.S. State Department rates San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Ciudad Valles to Lo de Marcos use?
In order: MEX-70, MEX-70D, SLP 75D, MEX-57D, MEX-57, MEX-80, MEX-80D, MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-200D and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ciudad Valles and Lo de Marcos?
Closest to the road: Museo del Ferrocarril Jesús García Corona (museum, mile 178, 1 mi from the route); Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (museum, mile 267, 0.4 mi from the route); Teatro José Rosas Moreno (opera house, mile 268, 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.