By road, Ciudad Valles and Salvatierra are about 313 miles (504 km) apart, or roughly 6 h 54 min of driving.
| Distance | 313 mi (504 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 54 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-70 → MEX-70D → SLP 22 → MEX-57 → MEX-Q20 → MEX-45D → MEX-45 → MEX-51 |
| Mexican states on the route | San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-70D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.5 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.
Driving Ciudad Valles to Salvatierra: the shape of the trip
MEX-57 (97 mi) and MEX-70 (94 mi) carry about 61% of the 313 miles. It runs through 3 states: San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Querétaro. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-70D and MEX-45D. None of the 6 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Road-by-road breakdown: Ciudad Valles to Salvatierra
| 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 | 52–141 | 89 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 22 | 141–153 | 12 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 153–250 | 97 | San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 250–251 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-Q20 | 251–267 | 16 | Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 267–268 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-45D | 268–282 | 14 | Querétaro, Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 282–283 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45 | 283–287 | 4 | Guanajuato |
| local roads | 287–291 | 4 | Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 291–292 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-51 | 292–312 | 20 | Guanajuato |
| local roads | 312–313 | 1 | Guanajuato |
- Mile 186 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 240 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 269 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
What to see on the way from Ciudad Valles to Salvatierra
- Nature and outdoors: El Potosí National Park (mile 103), El Gogorrón National Park (mile 160)
- Museums and history: Former hacienda of Chichimequillas (mile 250), Casa de la Corregidora (mile 267), Celaya Cathedral (mile 291)
El Potosí National Park
El Potosí National Park is a protected area in the state of San Luis Potosí, covering about 20 square kilometers.
El Gogorrón National Park
Straddling San Luis Potosí and Guanajuato near Villa de Reyes, this national park offers rugged rock formations, mountain scenery and thermal springs, with camping, hiking and mountain biking.
Former hacienda of Chichimequillas
Discalced Carmelite friars founded this hacienda around 1690 to shelter travelers on the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro and to farm. Its two-story stone and lime main house, finished in 1813, wraps around a central courtyard beside a chapel.
Casa de la Corregidora
Completed in 1770 as Querétaro's royal houses and town hall, the Casa de la Corregidora is where Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez, held there in 1810, sent word of danger to Miguel Hidalgo. After independence it became the state government palace.
Historic Monuments Zone of Querétaro
Baroque churches and mansions from the 17th and 18th centuries line the streets of Querétaro's historic center, along with the city's landmark aqueduct.
Celaya Cathedral
The space now taken by the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, the main Catholic church in Celaya, was once a chapel annexed to the Temple of St. Francis next door.
More drives to Salvatierra
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- Jerez, Zacatecas to Salvatierra
- Durango to Salvatierra
- Mazatlán to Salvatierra
- San Juan del Río to Salvatierra
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
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ciudad Valles to Salvatierra?
About 6 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 313 miles.
How far is Salvatierra from Ciudad Valles by car?
About 313 miles (504 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 Salvatierra?
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 Salvatierra?
The U.S. State Department rates San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Querétaro 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 Salvatierra use?
In order: MEX-70, MEX-70D, SLP 22, MEX-57, MEX-Q20, MEX-45D, MEX-45 and MEX-51. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Ciudad Valles to Salvatierra?
Closest to the road: Former hacienda of Chichimequillas (historic estate, mile 250, 7 mi from the route); Casa de la Corregidora (historic building, mile 267, 6 mi from the route); Celaya Cathedral (cathedral, mile 291, 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.