Ciudad Valles to Temacapulín is about 336 road miles (541 km): roughly 6 h 47 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance | 336 mi (541 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 47 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-70 → MEX-70D → SLP 75D → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → MEX-80 → MEX-80D |
| Mexican states on the route | San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-70D, MEX-57D, MEX-80D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
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.
The Ciudad Valles–Temacapulín drive in a few lines
MEX-80D (68 mi) and SLP 75D (65 mi) carry about 40% of the 336 miles. It runs through 3 states: San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-70D, MEX-57D and MEX-80D. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Ciudad Valles to Temacapulín
| 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 | 291–317 | 26 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 317–319 | 2 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 319–336 | 17 | Jalisco |
- Mile 223 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 234 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Temacapulín
- 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: Casa Museo Manuel José Othón (mile 178), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 267), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 268), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 296), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 303)
Casa Museo Manuel José Othón
Near Plaza del Carmen in San Luis Potosí, poet Manuel José Othón's birthplace opened as a museum on November 28, 1966, covering his life and work.
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.
Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos
Gothic-style ribbed vaults rise over the interior of San Juan de los Lagos' cathedral basilica, built from 1732 to 1769, where you'll also find a silver-framed Way of the Cross.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ciudad Valles to Temacapulín?
About 6 h 47 min of driving without stops, over 336 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ciudad Valles to Temacapulín?
About 336 miles (541 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 Temacapulín?
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 Temacapulín?
The U.S. State Department rates San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Ciudad Valles to Temacapulín use?
In order: MEX-70, MEX-70D, SLP 75D, MEX-57D, MEX-57, MEX-80 and MEX-80D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ciudad Valles and Temacapulín?
Closest to the road: Casa Museo Manuel José Othón (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.