By road, General Zaragoza and Lo de Marcos are about 552 miles (889 km) apart, or roughly 11 h 6 min of driving.
| Total distance | 552 mi (889 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 6 min |
| Main roads, in order | NL 3 → SLP 29 → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → MEX-70 → MEX-80 → MEX-80D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-70D → MEX-200D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Nayarit |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-57D, MEX-80D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.1 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 Lo de Marcos: the shape of the trip
MEX-80D (129 mi) and MEX-57 (91 mi) carry about 40% of the 552 miles. It runs through 5 states: Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Nayarit. 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.
Roads you'll take from General Zaragoza to Lo de Marcos
| 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 | 395–406 | 11 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 406–416 | 10 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 416–480 | 64 | Jalisco, Nayarit |
| local roads | 480–514 | 34 | Nayarit |
| MEX-70D | 514–533 | 19 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200D | 533–548 | 15 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200 | 548–552 | 4 | Nayarit |
- Mile 68 of this route: Nuevo León → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 241 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 252 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 464 of this route: Jalisco → Nayarit (state line)
Places worth a stop between General Zaragoza and Lo de Marcos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 285)
- Nature and outdoors: Rincón de Guayabitos (mile 543)
- Museums and history: Matehuala Cathedral (mile 77), Casa Mariano Jiménez (mile 196), Museo Laberinto de las Ciencias y las Artes (mile 198), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 285), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 321), Guadalajara Cathedral (mile 400), Museo de Cera (mile 400), National Museum of Tequila (mile 434)
Matehuala Cathedral
In Matehuala, San Luis Potosí, the Diocese of Matehuala has its seat at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, a Catholic church that remains open to worshippers.
Casa Mariano Jiménez
The Casa Museo Mariano Jiménez is a cultural space and house museum in the historic center of San Luis Potosí city.
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.
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.
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.
Guadalajara Cathedral
In the Centro of Guadalajara, the Cathedral of the Assumption of Our Lady is the seat of the Archdiocese of Guadalajara and a minor basilica.
Museo de Cera
On the Plaza de la Liberación in downtown Guadalajara, the Museo de Cera has 12 rooms with more than 130 wax figures of athletes, singers, actors, politicians and religious figures. It opened in 1994.
National Museum of Tequila
Jalisco's state government took back the National Museum of Tequila in 2026, announcing a reopening with refreshed displays. The museum, known as MUNAT, tells the story of the spirit in the town that shares its name.
Rincón de Guayabitos
Visitors from Guadalajara and Tepic often head to this Nayarit beach town in the municipality of Compostela. Its shore runs about two kilometers, and the waves tend to be calm.
More drives to Lo de Marcos
- San Juan de los Lagos to Lo de Marcos
- León to Lo de Marcos
- Aguascalientes to Lo de Marcos
- Paracho to Lo de Marcos
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Lo de Marcos
- Pabellón de Hidalgo to Lo de Marcos
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 Boca de Pascuales
- General Zaragoza to Chacala
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from General Zaragoza to Lo de Marcos?
About 11 h 6 min of driving without stops, over 552 miles.
What is the driving distance from General Zaragoza to Lo de Marcos?
About 552 miles (889 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 Lo de Marcos?
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 Lo de Marcos?
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; Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from General Zaragoza to Lo de Marcos use?
In order: NL 3, SLP 29, MEX-57D, MEX-57, MEX-70, MEX-80, MEX-80D, MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-70D, MEX-200D and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between General Zaragoza and Lo de Marcos?
Closest to the road: Casa Mariano Jiménez (museum, mile 196, 1 mi from the route); Teatro José Rosas Moreno (opera house, mile 285, 0.4 mi from the route); Rincón de Guayabitos (beach, mile 543, 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.