The Wayro route from Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Mineral de Pozos is 198 miles (318 km), about 4 h 38 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 198 mi (318 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-45 → MEX-49 → MEX-57 → MEX-110 → GTO 100 |
| Mexican states on the route | Zacatecas (Level 4), San Luis Potosí (Level 2), Guanajuato (Level 3) |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
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.
What the drive from Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Mineral de Pozos is like
MEX-49 (99 mi) and MEX-57 (72 mi) carry about 86% of the 198 miles. The route stays on free federal roads (libre): MEX-45, MEX-49, MEX-57, MEX-110. It runs through 3 states: Zacatecas, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Mineral de Pozos, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 2–13 | 11 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-49 | 13–112 | 99 | Zacatecas, San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 112–114 | 2 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 114–186 | 72 | San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato |
| MEX-110 | 186–192 | 6 | Guanajuato |
| GTO 100 | 192–198 | 6 | Guanajuato |
- Mile 37 of this route: Zacatecas → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 63 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Zacatecas (state line)
- Mile 81 of this route: Zacatecas → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 162 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Guanajuato (state line)
Stops between Guadalupe, Zacatecas and Mineral de Pozos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Leonora Carrington (mile 114)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Tangamanga (mile 113), El Gogorrón National Park (mile 135)
- Museums and history: Museo Leonora Carrington (mile 114)
Parque Tangamanga
Spread over 420 hectares, San Luis Potosí's big urban park has two lakes, wooded areas, sports grounds, a zoo, a swimming area, a theater and the old Tenería hacienda.
Museo Leonora Carrington
Inside the Centro de las Artes, a former state penitentiary, this museum shows Leonora Carrington's sculptures, engravings, drawings, jewelry and personal objects, including monumental bronzes of her fantastical creatures.
El Gogorrón National Park
Straddling San Luis Potosí and Guanajuato near Villa de Reyes, this national park offers rugged rock formations, mountain scenery and thermal springs, with camping, hiking and mountain biking.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Mineral de Pozos?
About 4 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 198 miles.
How far is Mineral de Pozos from Guadalupe, Zacatecas by car?
About 198 miles (318 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 Guadalupe, Zacatecas 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 Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Mineral de Pozos?
The U.S. State Department rates 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.
What roads does the drive from Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Mineral de Pozos use?
In order: MEX-45, MEX-49, MEX-57, MEX-110 and GTO 100. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Guadalupe, Zacatecas and Mineral de Pozos?
Closest to the road: Parque Tangamanga (park, mile 113, 3 mi from the route); Museo Leonora Carrington (art museum, mile 114, 0.9 mi from the route); El Gogorrón National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 135, 11 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 mile 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 (roughly 2 to 7 miles depending on the type, farther for World Heritage sites): at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, with no more than five of one type, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place and city 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.