The Wayro route from Guanajuato to Ciudad Valles is 254 miles (408 km), about 5 h 41 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 254 mi (408 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 5 h 41 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-110D → GTO 150D → GTO 77 → MEX-37 → SLP 80D → MEX-57D → MEX-70 → MEX-70D |
| Mexican states on the route | Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-110D, MEX-57D, MEX-70D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
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 Guanajuato to Ciudad Valles is like
MEX-70 (101 mi) and MEX-70D (44 mi) carry about 57% of the 254 miles. It runs through 2 states: Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-110D, MEX-57D and MEX-70D. None of the 4 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Guanajuato to Ciudad Valles: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-110D | 4–9 | 5 | Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 9–10 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| GTO 150D | 10–15 | 5 | Guanajuato |
| GTO 77 | 15–48 | 33 | Guanajuato |
| local roads | 48–54 | 6 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-37 | 54–76 | 22 | Guanajuato |
| SLP 80D | 76–100 | 24 | Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 100–101 | 1 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 101–107 | 6 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70 | 107–202 | 95 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70D | 202–246 | 44 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70 | 246–252 | 6 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 252–254 | 2 | San Luis Potosí |
- Mile 78 of this route: Guanajuato → San Luis Potosí (state line)
Places worth a stop between Guanajuato and Ciudad Valles
- Nature and outdoors: El Gogorrón National Park (mile 77), El Potosí National Park (mile 152)
- Museums and history: Cristo Rey (mile 14), Casa de Miguel Hidalgo (mile 52)
Cristo Rey
Atop Cerro del Cubilete near Silao, at about 2,600 meters, a 20-meter statue of Christ the King stands on a concrete dome, with a sanctuary and a Cristero museum nearby.
Casa de Miguel Hidalgo
The Museo Histórico Casa de Hidalgo, also called La Francia Chiquita, is a museum in the town of San Felipe, in the Mexican state of Guanajuato.
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.
El Potosí National Park
El Potosí National Park is a protected area in the state of San Luis Potosí, covering about 20 square kilometers.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Guanajuato to Ciudad Valles?
About 5 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 254 miles.
What is the driving distance from Guanajuato to Ciudad Valles?
About 254 miles (408 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 Guanajuato to Ciudad Valles?
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 Guanajuato to Ciudad Valles?
The U.S. State Department rates Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Guanajuato to Ciudad Valles use?
In order: MEX-110D, GTO 150D, GTO 77, MEX-37, SLP 80D, MEX-57D, MEX-70 and MEX-70D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Guanajuato and Ciudad Valles?
Closest to the road: Cristo Rey (monument, mile 14, 2 mi from the route); Casa de Miguel Hidalgo (museum, mile 52, 2 mi from the route); El Gogorrón National Park (national park, mile 77, 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.