By road, Ciudad Victoria and Jerez, Zacatecas are about 351 miles (565 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 54 min of driving.
| Distance | 351 mi (565 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 54 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-101 → SLP 80D → SLP 75D → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → SLP 32 → MEX-49 → MEX-45 → MEX-54 → MEX-23 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí, Zacatecas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.0 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.
The Ciudad Victoria–Jerez, Zacatecas drive in a few lines
MEX-101 (108 mi) and MEX-49 (95 mi) carry about 58% of the 351 miles. It runs through 3 states: Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí, Zacatecas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-57D. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Ciudad Victoria to Jerez, Zacatecas: the road sequence
| 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 | 186–198 | 12 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 32 | 198–205 | 7 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-49 | 205–300 | 95 | San Luis Potosí, Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 300–321 | 21 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-54 | 321–336 | 15 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-23 | 336–351 | 15 | Zacatecas |
- Mile 109 of this route: Tamaulipas → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 234 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Zacatecas (state line)
- Mile 252 of this route: Zacatecas → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 277 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Zacatecas (state line)
Places worth a stop between Ciudad Victoria and Jerez, Zacatecas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral Basilica of Zacatecas (mile 317)
- Museums and history: Balcón de Montezuma (mile 15), San Luis Potosí Cathedral (mile 205), Cathedral Basilica of Zacatecas (mile 317)
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.
San Luis Potosí Cathedral
Look closely at the two towers of San Luis Potosí's cathedral: one is built of mortar, the other of quarried cantera stone. The Baroque church is the seat of the archdiocese.
Cathedral Basilica of Zacatecas
Dedicated to the Virgin of the Assumption, the Cathedral of Zacatecas is the main church of the Diocese of Zacatecas.
In Jerez, Zacatecas itself
Jerez de García Salinas lies in a valley about 35 miles (57 km) from the city of Zacatecas, and in 2007 it became the state's first Pueblo Mágico. The town is the birthplace of poet Ramón López Velarde and is closely tied to tamborazo music, filigree jewelry and leatherwork.
- Teatro Hinojosa: Built between 1872 and 1890, the theater keeps its hand-carved wooden seating and balconies. source
- Casa Museo Ramón López Velarde: The poet's birthplace now displays his manuscripts and recordings of his work. source
- Santuario de la Soledad: This neoclassical sanctuary has twin towers and an unusual lobed arch at its entrance. source
More drives to Jerez, Zacatecas
- Aguascalientes to Jerez, Zacatecas
- San Juan de los Lagos to Jerez, Zacatecas
- Tepatitlán to Jerez, Zacatecas
- Zamora to Jerez, Zacatecas
- Uruapan to Jerez, Zacatecas
- Pátzcuaro to Jerez, Zacatecas
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
Coming to Jerez, Zacatecas from the United States? Border crossings, permits and routes from U.S. cities: Driving to Jerez, Zacatecas, Mexico from the U.S.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ciudad Victoria to Jerez, Zacatecas?
About 7 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 351 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ciudad Victoria to Jerez, Zacatecas?
About 351 miles (565 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 Jerez, Zacatecas?
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 Jerez, Zacatecas?
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 (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Ciudad Victoria to Jerez, Zacatecas use?
In order: MEX-101, SLP 80D, SLP 75D, MEX-57D, MEX-57, SLP 32, MEX-49, MEX-45, MEX-54 and MEX-23. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Ciudad Victoria to Jerez, Zacatecas?
Closest to the road: Balcón de Montezuma (archaeological site, mile 15, 2 mi from the route); San Luis Potosí Cathedral (cathedral, mile 205, 4 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Zacatecas (basilica, mile 317, 0.6 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.