The Wayro route from Guanajuato to Parras de la Fuente is 472 miles (759 km), about 9 h 28 min of driving without stops.
What the State Department tells travelers on this route:
- Nuevo León: “Those traveling between the U.S. border and Monterrey on highways 85/85D, 54, and 40/40D should exercise caution and avoid travel after dark.”
- Nuevo León: “Armed robberies and carjackings have occurred along these highways even during daylight hours.”
| Total distance | 472 mi (759 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 28 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-110D → GTO 150D → GTO 77 → MEX-37 → SLP 80D → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → MEX-40 → MEX-40D → COAH 102 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León, Coahuila |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-110D, MEX-57D, MEX-40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.9 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.
The Guanajuato–Parras de la Fuente drive in a few lines
MEX-57 (210 mi) and MEX-57D (72 mi) carry about 60% of the 472 miles. It runs through 4 states: Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León, Coahuila. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-110D, MEX-57D and MEX-40D. Of the 7 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Guanajuato and Parras de la Fuente
| 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 | 101–143 | 42 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 143–218 | 75 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 218–227 | 9 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 227–346 | 119 | San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León |
| MEX-57D | 346–367 | 21 | Nuevo León, Coahuila |
| MEX-57 | 367–383 | 16 | Coahuila |
| MEX-40 | 383–400 | 17 | Coahuila |
| MEX-40D | 400–448 | 48 | Coahuila |
| MEX-40 | 448–455 | 7 | Coahuila |
| COAH 102 | 455–471 | 16 | Coahuila |
| local roads | 471–472 | 1 | Coahuila |
- Mile 78 of this route: Guanajuato → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 240 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Nuevo León (state line)
- Mile 347 of this route: Nuevo León → Coahuila (state line)
What to see on the way from Guanajuato to Parras de la Fuente
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Desert Museum (mile 378)
- Nature and outdoors: El Gogorrón National Park (mile 77), Desert Museum (mile 378)
- Museums and history: Cristo Rey (mile 14), Casa de Miguel Hidalgo (mile 52), San Luis Potosí Cathedral (mile 110), Matehuala Cathedral (mile 224), Desert Museum (mile 378), Saltillo Cathedral (mile 380)
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
Decreed a national park in 1936, Gogorrón in San Luis Potosí mixes desert scrub and grassland with pine-oak forest on its heights, and hot-spring balnearios lie within its bounds.
San Luis Potosí Cathedral
Look closely at the two towers of San Luis Potosí's cathedral: one is built of mortar, the other of quarried cantera stone. The Baroque church is the seat of the archdiocese.
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.
Desert Museum
Opened in 1999, Saltillo's Museo del Desierto explores the deserts of Mexico across four pavilions, with skeletons of Tyrannosaurus rex and Quetzalcoatlus, a live prairie dog colony, a plant nursery, and a courtyard where simulated rain falls.
Saltillo Cathedral
Built between 1745 and 1800 in downtown Saltillo, the Cathedral of Santiago Apóstol has a carved stone facade with Solomonic, estípite, and Churrigueresque columns. Inside, look for an ornate altarpiece with a silver frontal and a pulpit carved with plant motifs.
Arriving in Parras de la Fuente
Parras de la Fuente is a desert oasis in southern Coahuila, where springs water vineyards and pecan orchards. Founded in 1598 as Santa María de las Parras, the town is often called the cradle of winemaking in the Americas, and it has been a Pueblo Mágico since 2004.
- Casa Madero: Established in 1597 with royal permission to plant vines, the winery calls itself the oldest on the continent. source
- Capilla del Santo Madero: At the top of Cerro del Sombreretillo, this hermitage holds a wooden cross and ex-voto paintings recalling local miracles. source
- Santuario de Guadalupe: The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe stands out for its distinctive tilework. source
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From Guanajuato to other places in Mexico
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- Guanajuato to El Rosario, Sinaloa
- Guanajuato to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
Coming to Parras de la Fuente from the United States? Border crossings, permits and routes from U.S. cities: Driving to Parras de la Fuente, Mexico from the U.S.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Guanajuato to Parras de la Fuente?
About 9 h 28 min of driving without stops, over 472 miles.
What is the driving distance from Guanajuato to Parras de la Fuente?
About 472 miles (759 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 Parras de la Fuente?
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 Parras de la Fuente?
The U.S. State Department rates Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Nuevo León Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Coahuila Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Guanajuato to Parras de la Fuente?
In order: MEX-110D, GTO 150D, GTO 77, MEX-37, SLP 80D, MEX-57D, MEX-57, MEX-40, MEX-40D and COAH 102. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Guanajuato to Parras de la Fuente?
Closest to the road: Casa de Miguel Hidalgo (museum, mile 52, 2 mi from the route); Desert Museum (museum, mile 378, 1 mi from the route); Saltillo Cathedral (cathedral, mile 380, 2 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.