Plan on about 6 h 23 min of driving for the 303-mile (487 km) trip from Ciudad Valles to Pabellón de Hidalgo, before any stops.
| Distance by road | 303 mi (487 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 23 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-70 → MEX-70D → SLP 75D → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → MEX-45 → AGS 20 |
| 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 12.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
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 Pabellón de Hidalgo
MEX-70 (108 mi) and SLP 75D (65 mi) carry about 57% of the 303 miles. It runs through 4 states: San Luis Potosí, Zacatecas, Jalisco, Aguascalientes. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-70D and MEX-57D. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Ciudad Valles to Pabellón de Hidalgo
| 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 | 196–278 | 82 | San Luis Potosí, Zacatecas, Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| connecting roads | 278–281 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 281–291 | 10 | Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 291–294 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 294–299 | 5 | Aguascalientes |
| AGS 20 | 299–302 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 302–303 | 1 | Aguascalientes |
- 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)
Places worth a stop between Ciudad Valles and Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): La Pona (mile 279), Aguascalientes Museum (mile 280)
- Nature and outdoors: La Pona (mile 279)
- Museums and history: Federico Silva Museum (mile 178), Aguascalientes Museum (mile 280)
Federico Silva Museum
Opened on September 18, 2003, in San Luis Potosí's historic center, the Federico Silva Museum is devoted entirely to sculpture.
La Pona
Inside the city of Aguascalientes, La Pona protects a native mesquite woodland as an ecological conservation zone, with a quiet forest area for walks and a separate section with sports and recreation spaces.
Aguascalientes Museum
Located in the state capital, the Aguascalientes Museum is the city's art museum, set in the city of Aguascalientes, Mexico.
In Pabellón de Hidalgo itself
Museo de la Insurgencia
Mexico's independence movement is the subject of the Museo de la Insurgencia, opened in 1964 inside a 17th-century estate. Exhibits include farm, mining and textile tools once used in hacienda work.
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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 Pabellón de Hidalgo?
About 6 h 23 min of driving without stops, over 303 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ciudad Valles to Pabellón de Hidalgo?
About 303 miles (487 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 Pabellón de Hidalgo?
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 Pabellón de Hidalgo?
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 Pabellón de Hidalgo?
In order: MEX-70, MEX-70D, SLP 75D, MEX-57D, MEX-57, MEX-45 and AGS 20. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Ciudad Valles to Pabellón de Hidalgo?
Closest to the road: Federico Silva Museum (museum, mile 178, 1 mi from the route); La Pona (park, mile 279, 0.4 mi from the route); Aguascalientes Museum (art museum, mile 280, 0.7 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.