Ciudad Victoria to Jalpa is about 364 road miles (586 km): roughly 8 h 11 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance | 364 mi (586 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 11 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-101 → SLP 80D → SLP 75D → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → MEX-70 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí, Zacatecas, Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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 Victoria to Jalpa
MEX-70 (131 mi) and MEX-101 (108 mi) carry about 66% of the 364 miles. It runs through 5 states: Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí, Zacatecas, Jalisco, Aguascalientes. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-57D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Ciudad Victoria to Jalpa
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Tamaulipas |
| MEX-101 | 3–111 | 108 | Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 80D | 111–142 | 31 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 142–143 | 1 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 75D | 143–163 | 20 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 163–165 | 2 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 165–186 | 21 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 186–201 | 15 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 201–211 | 10 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 211–221 | 10 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70 | 221–301 | 80 | San Luis Potosí, Zacatecas, Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 301–312 | 11 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-70 | 312–363 | 51 | Aguascalientes, Zacatecas |
| local roads | 363–364 | 1 | Zacatecas |
- Mile 109 of this route: Tamaulipas → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 247 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Zacatecas (state line)
- Mile 250 of this route: Zacatecas → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 290 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
- Mile 347 of this route: Aguascalientes → Zacatecas (state line)
What to see on the way from Ciudad Victoria to Jalpa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teatro Aguascalientes (mile 305), Parque Rodolfo Landeros (mile 306), Museo Nacional de Pueblos Mágicos (mile 339), La Santa Cruz (mile 340)
- Nature and outdoors: La Pona (mile 302), Parque Rodolfo Landeros (mile 306)
- Museums and history: Balcón de Montezuma (mile 15), Museo Leonora Carrington (mile 204), Casa Museo Manuel José Othón (mile 204), Teatro Aguascalientes (mile 305), Museo Nacional de Pueblos Mágicos (mile 339), La Santa Cruz (mile 340)
Balcón de Montezuma
High in the Sierra Madre Oriental of northern Huasteca Tamaulipas, Balcón de Montezuma is an archaeological site open to the public, with remains dating to the Mesoamerican Classic period, about A.D. 400 to 900.
Museo Leonora Carrington
Inside the Centro de las Artes, a former state penitentiary, this museum shows Leonora Carrington's sculptures, engravings, drawings, jewelry and personal objects, including monumental bronzes of her fantastical creatures.
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.
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.
Teatro Aguascalientes
Teatro Aguascalientes is the city's main opera house, a modern building by architect Abraham Zabludovsky with seating for about 1,650 people.
Parque Rodolfo Landeros
Also called Parque Héroes, this environmental and recreation park on Avenida José María Chávez in Aguascalientes has an artificial lake, bike rentals and several other attractions.
Museo Nacional de Pueblos Mágicos
In Calvillo, Aguascalientes, the Museo Nacional de Pueblos Mágicos opened in 2019 to preserve folk art and cultural pieces from Mexico's 121 Pueblos Mágicos.
La Santa Cruz
In Calvillo's town center, La Santa Cruz is a cultural and monumental complex with Catholic and historical themes devoted to Calvillo's role in the Cristero War of 1926; it opened in 2021.
In Jalpa itself
Museo Comunitario Profr. Arturo Reyes Viramontes
The Museo Comunitario Profr. Arturo Reyes Viramontes is a community museum in the municipality of Jalpa, in the Mexican state of Zacatecas, named for teacher Arturo Reyes Viramontes.
More drives to Jalpa
From Ciudad Victoria to other places in Mexico
- Ciudad Victoria to Pinos
- Ciudad Victoria to Pinal de Amoles
- Ciudad Victoria to Mineral de Pozos
- Ciudad Victoria to Lagos de Moreno
- Ciudad Victoria to Tecolutla
- Ciudad Victoria to San Juan de los Lagos
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ciudad Victoria to Jalpa?
About 8 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 364 miles.
How far is Jalpa from Ciudad Victoria by car?
About 364 miles (586 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 Victoria to Jalpa?
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 Victoria to Jalpa?
The U.S. State Department rates Tamaulipas Level 4: Do Not Travel; 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.
What roads does the drive from Ciudad Victoria to Jalpa use?
In order: MEX-101, SLP 80D, SLP 75D, MEX-57D, MEX-57 and MEX-70. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ciudad Victoria and Jalpa?
Closest to the road: Parque Rodolfo Landeros (park, mile 306, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo Nacional de Pueblos Mágicos (museum, mile 339, 0.6 mi from the route); La Santa Cruz (museum, mile 340, 0.2 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.