Ciudad Valles to Nochistlán is about 352 road miles (566 km): roughly 7 h 0 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance | 352 mi (566 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 0 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-70 → MEX-70D → SLP 75D → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → MEX-80 → MEX-80D → MEX-45D → JAL 205 |
| Mexican states on the route | San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Zacatecas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-70D, MEX-57D, MEX-80D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
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 Nochistlán
SLP 75D (65 mi) and MEX-70D (44 mi) carry about 31% of the 352 miles. It runs through 4 states: San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Zacatecas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-70D, MEX-57D and MEX-80D. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Ciudad Valles to Nochistlán, road by road
| 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 | 258–277 | 19 | Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 277–304 | 27 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 304–306 | 2 | Jalisco |
| JAL 205 | 306–347 | 41 | Jalisco, Zacatecas |
| local roads | 347–352 | 5 | Zacatecas |
- Mile 223 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 234 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 338 of this route: Jalisco → Zacatecas (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Ciudad Valles and Nochistlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 267), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 268)
- Museums and history: Federico Silva Museum (mile 178), Museo Laberinto de las Ciencias y las Artes (mile 181), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 267), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 268)
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 Laberinto de las Ciencias y las Artes
Built in Parque Tangamanga I and opened on September 4, 2008, the Museo Laberinto de las Ciencias y las Artes is an interactive museum in San Luis Potosí.
Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera
Lagos de Moreno, in the state of Jalisco, is home to the Museo Casa Agustín Rivera Altos de Jalisco, a local museum in town.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ciudad Valles to Nochistlán?
About 7 h 0 min of driving without stops, over 352 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ciudad Valles to Nochistlán?
About 352 miles (566 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 Nochistlán?
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 Nochistlán?
The U.S. State Department rates 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 Valles to Nochistlán?
In order: MEX-70, MEX-70D, SLP 75D, MEX-57D, MEX-57, MEX-80, MEX-80D, MEX-45D and JAL 205. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ciudad Valles and Nochistlán?
Closest to the road: Federico Silva Museum (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.