The Wayro route from Gómez Palacio to Mineral de Pozos is 437 miles (703 km), about 9 h 9 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 437 mi (703 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 9 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-40 → MEX-40D → MEX-49 → MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-57 → MEX-110 → GTO 100 |
| Mexican states on the route | Durango, Zacatecas, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-40D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
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.
How the Gómez Palacio to Mineral de Pozos drive plays out
MEX-49 (227 mi) and MEX-57 (72 mi) carry about 68% of the 437 miles. It runs through 4 states: Durango, Zacatecas, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-40D and MEX-45D. Of the 6 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Gómez Palacio to Mineral de Pozos, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Durango |
| MEX-40 | 4–12 | 8 | Durango |
| MEX-40D | 12–55 | 43 | Durango |
| MEX-40 | 55–61 | 6 | Durango |
| MEX-49 | 61–189 | 128 | Durango, Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 189–193 | 4 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 193–206 | 13 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 206–214 | 8 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 214–243 | 29 | Zacatecas |
| connecting roads | 243–244 | 1 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 244–252 | 8 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-49 | 252–351 | 99 | Zacatecas, San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 351–354 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 354–426 | 72 | San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato |
| MEX-110 | 426–431 | 5 | Guanajuato |
| GTO 100 | 431–437 | 6 | Guanajuato |
- Mile 106 of this route: Durango → Zacatecas (state line)
- Mile 277 of this route: Zacatecas → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 302 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Zacatecas (state line)
- Mile 320 of this route: Zacatecas → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 401 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Guanajuato (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Gómez Palacio and Mineral de Pozos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Casa Mariano Jiménez (mile 352), Cineteca Alameda (mile 352)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Estatal Cañón de Fernández (mile 24), El Gogorrón National Park (mile 375)
- Museums and history: Historic centre of Zacatecas (mile 235), Guadalupe regional museum (mile 242), Casa Mariano Jiménez (mile 352)
Parque Estatal Cañón de Fernández
Along the Nazas River in Lerdo, Durango, Cañón de Fernández State Park protects about 17,000 hectares of desert canyon where Montezuma cypresses and cottonwoods line the water; the wetland has been a Ramsar site since 2008.
Historic centre of Zacatecas
Founded in 1546 after a rich silver strike, Zacatecas climbs the steep sides of a narrow valley; its UNESCO-listed center holds an 18th-century Baroque cathedral, colonial convents, the Calderón Theater and the old González Market.
Guadalupe regional museum
Missionaries were once sent north from this former college in Guadalupe, Zacatecas. Today it holds the Museo de Guadalupe and an important collection of painting from the 17th to the 19th century.
Casa Mariano Jiménez
The Casa Museo Mariano Jiménez is a cultural space and house museum in the historic center of San Luis Potosí city.
Cineteca Alameda
San Luis Potosí's Cineteca Alameda screens Mexican and international films in the 1940s Teatro Alameda building facing the Alameda Juan Sarabia, and also hosts concerts.
El Gogorrón National Park
Hot-spring balnearios lie within the bounds of Gogorrón National Park, which covers parts of Villa de Reyes and Santa María del Río in San Luis Potosí. Its higher ground carries pine-oak forest.
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From Gómez Palacio to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Gómez Palacio to Mineral de Pozos?
About 9 h 9 min of driving without stops, over 437 miles.
How far is Mineral de Pozos from Gómez Palacio by car?
About 437 miles (703 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 Gómez Palacio to Mineral de Pozos?
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 Gómez Palacio to Mineral de Pozos?
The U.S. State Department rates Durango Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Gómez Palacio to Mineral de Pozos?
In order: MEX-40, MEX-40D, MEX-49, MEX-45, MEX-45D, MEX-57, MEX-110 and GTO 100. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Gómez Palacio and Mineral de Pozos?
Closest to the road: Guadalupe regional museum (museum, mile 242, 4 mi from the route); Cineteca Alameda (cinematheque, mile 352, 0.2 mi from the route); Casa Mariano Jiménez (museum, mile 352, 0.3 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.