Plan on about 8 h 17 min of driving for the 354-mile (570 km) trip from General Zaragoza to Temacapulín, before any stops.
| Distance | 354 mi (570 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 17 min |
| Main roads, in order | NL 3 → SLP 29 → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → MEX-70 → MEX-80 → MEX-80D |
| Mexican states on the route | Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-57D, MEX-80D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.2 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 General Zaragoza to Temacapulín
MEX-57 (91 mi) and MEX-80D (68 mi) carry about 45% of the 354 miles. It runs through 4 states: Nuevo León, 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.
Road-by-road breakdown: General Zaragoza to Temacapulín
| 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 | 308–334 | 26 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 334–337 | 3 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 337–354 | 17 | Jalisco |
- 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)
What to see on the way from General Zaragoza to Temacapulín
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 285), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 285)
- Museums and history: Matehuala Cathedral (mile 77), Casa Museo Manuel José Othón (mile 196), Museo Laberinto de las Ciencias y las Artes (mile 198), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 285), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 285), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 314), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 321)
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 Museo Manuel José Othón
Near Plaza del Carmen in San Luis Potosí, poet Manuel José Othón's birthplace opened as a museum on November 28, 1966, covering his life and work.
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
Named after Jalisco writer José Rosas Moreno, this theater in Lagos de Moreno took decades to finish: work started in 1867, and it opened on May 5, 1907.
Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera
The Museo Casa Agustín Rivera Altos de Jalisco is a museum in the town of Lagos de Moreno, in the Mexican 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.
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
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Temacapulín
- Pabellón de Hidalgo to Temacapulín
- San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Temacapulín
- Real de Asientos to Temacapulín
- Pinos to Temacapulín
- Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Temacapulín
From General Zaragoza to other places in Mexico
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- General Zaragoza to Huasca de Ocampo
- General Zaragoza to Ixcateopan
- General Zaragoza to Boca de Pascuales
- General Zaragoza to Lo de Marcos
- General Zaragoza to Chacala
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from General Zaragoza to Temacapulín?
About 8 h 17 min of driving without stops, over 354 miles.
What is the driving distance from General Zaragoza to Temacapulín?
About 354 miles (570 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 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 General Zaragoza to Temacapulín?
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 (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from General Zaragoza to Temacapulín?
In order: NL 3, SLP 29, 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 General Zaragoza and Temacapulín?
Closest to the road: Casa Museo Manuel José Othón (museum, mile 196, 1 mi from the route); Teatro José Rosas Moreno (opera house, mile 285, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (museum, mile 285, 0.4 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.