The Wayro route from General Zaragoza to San Francisco is 559 miles (900 km), about 11 h 15 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 559 mi (900 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 15 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 22.4 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.
On the road from General Zaragoza to San Francisco
MEX-80D (129 mi) and MEX-57 (91 mi) carry about 39% of the 559 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, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect General Zaragoza and San Francisco
| 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 | 548–558 | 10 | Nayarit |
| local roads | 558–559 | 1 | 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)
Breaking up the drive: stops between General Zaragoza and San Francisco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 285), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 444)
- Nature and outdoors: Rincón de Guayabitos (mile 543)
- Museums and history: Matehuala Cathedral (mile 77), 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), Museum of Paleontology of Guadalajara (mile 399), Teatro Degollado (mile 400), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 444)
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.
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.
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.
Museum of Paleontology of Guadalajara
Only a few museums in Mexico are devoted to fossils, and one of them sits in Guadalajara's Parque Agua Azul, where it has welcomed visitors since 2000.
Teatro Degollado
On Guadalajara's central plaza, along Belén Street between Hidalgo and Morelos avenues, the neoclassical Teatro Degollado is known for its varied performances and artistic design.
Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería
In the municipality of Magdalena, Mexico, an interpretive museum focuses on two subjects: the agave landscape and mining.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from General Zaragoza to San Francisco?
About 11 h 15 min of driving without stops, over 559 miles.
What is the driving distance from General Zaragoza to San Francisco?
About 559 miles (900 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 San Francisco?
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 San Francisco?
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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco?
Closest to the road: Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (museum, mile 285, 0.4 mi from the route); Museum of Paleontology of Guadalajara (museum, mile 399, 1 mi from the route); Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (museum, mile 444, 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.