The Wayro route from Ciudad Victoria to Temacapulín is 361 miles (581 km), about 7 h 41 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 361 mi (581 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 41 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-101 → SLP 80D → SLP 75D → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → MEX-70 → MEX-80 → MEX-80D |
| Mexican states on the route | Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-57D, MEX-80D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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 Temacapulín
MEX-101 (108 mi) and MEX-80D (68 mi) carry about 49% of the 361 miles. It runs through 4 states: Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-57D and MEX-80D. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Ciudad Victoria to Temacapulín
| 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 | 221–238 | 17 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-80 | 238–241 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-80D | 241–283 | 42 | San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 283–316 | 33 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 316–342 | 26 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 342–345 | 3 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 345–361 | 16 | Jalisco |
- Mile 109 of this route: Tamaulipas → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 248 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 258 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Temacapulín
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 292), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 292)
- Museums and history: Balcón de Montezuma (mile 15), Museo Regional Potosino (mile 204), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 292), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 292), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 321), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 328)
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 Regional Potosino
Opened on November 20, 1952, the Museo Regional Potosino occupies part of the former Convent of San Francisco, built in 1586, in San Luis Potosí.
Teatro de la Paz
Built between 1889 and 1894 and opened on December 4, 1894, San Luis Potosí's Teatro de la Paz is a historic monument listed by INAH.
Teatro José Rosas Moreno
Construction of the Teatro José Rosas Moreno in Lagos de Moreno began in 1867, and the theater opened on May 5, 1907. It is named for Jalisco writer José Rosas Moreno.
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.
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.
More drives to Temacapulín
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- San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Temacapulín
- Real de Asientos to Temacapulín
- Pinos to Temacapulín
- Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Temacapulín
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 does it take to drive from Ciudad Victoria to Temacapulín?
About 7 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 361 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ciudad Victoria to Temacapulín?
About 361 miles (581 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 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 Victoria to Temacapulín?
The U.S. State Department rates Tamaulipas Level 4: Do Not Travel; 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 Victoria to Temacapulín use?
In order: MEX-101, SLP 80D, SLP 75D, MEX-57D, MEX-57, MEX-70, MEX-80 and MEX-80D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ciudad Victoria and Temacapulín?
Closest to the road: Museo Regional Potosino (archaeological museum, mile 204, 1 mi from the route); Teatro José Rosas Moreno (opera house, mile 292, 0.3 mi from the route); Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (museum, mile 292, 0.5 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.