General Zaragoza to Boca de Pascuales is about 551 road miles (886 km): roughly 11 h 23 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
What the State Department tells travelers on this route:
- Nuevo León: “Those traveling between the U.S. border and Monterrey on highways 85/85D, 54, and 40/40D should exercise caution and avoid travel after dark.”
- Nuevo León: “Armed robberies and carjackings have occurred along these highways even during daylight hours.”
| Distance by road | 551 mi (886 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 23 min |
| Main roads, in order | NL 3 → SLP 29 → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → MEX-70 → MEX-80 → MEX-80D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-54D → MEX-54 → MEX-110 → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Colima |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-57D, MEX-80D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
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.
Driving General Zaragoza to Boca de Pascuales: the shape of the trip
MEX-80D (129 mi) and MEX-57 (91 mi) carry about 40% of the 551 miles. It runs through 5 states: Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Colima. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-57D, MEX-80D and MEX-90D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from General Zaragoza to Boca de Pascuales, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–42 | 42 | Nuevo León |
| NL 3 | 42–47 | 5 | Nuevo León |
| SLP 29 | 47–76 | 29 | Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 76–82 | 6 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 82–158 | 76 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 158–178 | 20 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 178–179 | 1 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 179–194 | 15 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 194–204 | 10 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 204–214 | 10 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70 | 214–231 | 17 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-80 | 231–234 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-80D | 234–276 | 42 | San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 276–308 | 32 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 308–395 | 87 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 395–400 | 5 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 400–404 | 4 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 404–421 | 17 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54D | 421–510 | 89 | Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-54 | 510–518 | 8 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 518–542 | 24 | Colima |
| connecting roads | 542–546 | 4 | Colima |
| MEX-200 | 546–551 | 5 | Colima |
- Mile 68 of this route: Nuevo León → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 240 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 251 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 501 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Boca de Pascuales
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 285)
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 497)
- Museums and history: Matehuala Cathedral (mile 77), Museo del Virreinato (mile 196), Museo Laberinto de las Ciencias y las Artes (mile 198), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 285), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 314), Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral (mile 476), El Chanal (mile 513)
Matehuala Cathedral
Still open for worship, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral serves as the seat of the Catholic Diocese of Matehuala, a city in the state of San Luis Potosí.
Museo del Virreinato
Set in the 18th-century former convent of the Discalced Carmelites in San Luis Potosí, the Museo del Virreinato is dedicated to Mexican art from the viceregal period.
Museo Laberinto de las Ciencias y las Artes
Built in Parque Tangamanga I and opened on September 4, 2008, the Museo Laberinto de las Ciencias y las Artes is an interactive museum in San Luis Potosí.
Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera
The Museo Casa Agustín Rivera Altos de Jalisco is a museum you'll find in the town of Lagos de Moreno, in the state of Jalisco.
Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos
Raised between 1732 and 1769, the cathedral basilica of San Juan de los Lagos draws pilgrims from far away who come to visit the small image of the Virgin kept inside.
Exconvento del Carmen
Built in the 17th century for the Discalced Carmelites, the Ex Convento del Carmen in Guadalajara is now a cultural venue with a long religious history.
Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral
Ciudad Guzmán's St. Joseph Cathedral (Catedral de San José) is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ciudad Guzmán and the seat of its bishop.
Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park
This national park in western Mexico protects the upper slopes of two volcanic peaks, Volcán de Colima and Nevado de Colima, in the states of Jalisco and Colima.
El Chanal
North of Colima city, this Postclassic settlement straddles the Colima River. Its ceremonial core holds temples, palaces, altars and a ballcourt, and digs revealed copper, silver and gold metalwork along with pottery and obsidian tools.
More drives to Boca de Pascuales
- Sayula to Boca de Pascuales
- Mazamitla to Boca de Pascuales
- San Luis Soyatlán to Boca de Pascuales
- Cotija to Boca de Pascuales
- Ajijic to Boca de Pascuales
- Amatitán to Boca de Pascuales
From General Zaragoza to other places in Mexico
- General Zaragoza to Temacapulín
- General Zaragoza to Omitlán
- General Zaragoza to Huasca de Ocampo
- General Zaragoza to Ixcateopan
- General Zaragoza to Lo de Marcos
- General Zaragoza to Chacala
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from General Zaragoza to Boca de Pascuales?
About 11 h 23 min of driving without stops, over 551 miles.
What is the driving distance from General Zaragoza to Boca de Pascuales?
About 551 miles (886 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 General Zaragoza to Boca de Pascuales?
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 General Zaragoza to Boca de Pascuales?
The U.S. State Department rates Nuevo León Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from General Zaragoza to Boca de Pascuales use?
In order: NL 3, SLP 29, MEX-57D, MEX-57, MEX-70, MEX-80, MEX-80D, MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-54D, MEX-54, MEX-110 and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between General Zaragoza and Boca de Pascuales?
Closest to the road: Museo del Virreinato (museum, mile 196, 1 mi from the route); Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (museum, mile 285, 0.4 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (basilica, mile 314, 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.