By road, Ciudad Valles and San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes are about 307 miles (494 km) apart, or roughly 6 h 31 min of driving.
| Total distance | 307 mi (494 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 31 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-70 → MEX-70D → SLP 75D → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → MEX-45 → AGS 19 |
| 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 12.3 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 San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
MEX-70 (108 mi) and SLP 75D (65 mi) carry about 56% of the 307 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, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Ciudad Valles to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
| 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 | 294–298 | 4 | Aguascalientes |
| AGS 19 | 298–306 | 8 | Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 306–307 | 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)
Where to stop on the way to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museum of Contemporary Art (mile 280)
- Museums and history: Centro de las Artes de San Luis Potosí (mile 179), Museum of Contemporary Art (mile 280)
Cineteca Alameda
San Luis Potosí's Cineteca Alameda screens Mexican and international films in the 1940s Teatro Alameda building facing the Alameda Juan Sarabia, and also hosts concerts.
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.
Museum of Contemporary Art
Aguascalientes' Museum of Contemporary Art shows works by contemporary Mexican artists in its Jesús F. Contreras gallery.
Once you reach San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
Santuario del Cristo Roto, San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
A 28-meter broken Christ, the Cristo Roto, stands on an island in the Presidente Calles dam at San José de Gracia, reachable only by boat. Sculptors Erasmo Aguilar and Miguel Romo Santino made it to recall what the town lost when the dam was built.
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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 San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes?
About 6 h 31 min of driving without stops, over 307 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ciudad Valles to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes?
About 307 miles (494 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 San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes?
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 San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes?
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 San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes?
In order: MEX-70, MEX-70D, SLP 75D, MEX-57D, MEX-57, MEX-45 and AGS 19. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Ciudad Valles to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes?
Closest to the road: Cineteca Alameda (cinematheque, mile 178, 1 mi from the route); Centro de las Artes de San Luis Potosí (museum, mile 179, 2 mi from the route); Museum of Contemporary Art (art museum, mile 280, 0.9 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.