The Wayro route from Jerez, Zacatecas to San Luis Soyatlán is 219 miles (352 km), about 5 h 32 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 219 mi (352 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 32 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-23 → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Zacatecas (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3) |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.7 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 Jerez, Zacatecas to San Luis Soyatlán is like
MEX-23 (162 mi) and MEX-15 (41 mi) carry about 93% of the 219 miles. The route stays on free federal roads (libre): MEX-23, MEX-15. It runs through 2 states: Zacatecas, Jalisco. Of the 3 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Jerez, Zacatecas to San Luis Soyatlán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-23 | 4–166 | 162 | Zacatecas, Jalisco |
| local roads | 166–178 | 12 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 178–219 | 41 | Jalisco |
- Mile 25 of this route: Zacatecas → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 60 of this route: Jalisco → Zacatecas (state line)
- Mile 130 of this route: Zacatecas → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between Jerez, Zacatecas and San Luis Soyatlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): El Teúl (mile 102), Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 173), El Ixtépete (mile 176)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 173)
- Museums and history: El Teúl (mile 102), El Ixtépete (mile 176)
El Teúl
On a hill of the same name in southern Zacatecas, near Jalisco, El Teúl was a Mesoamerican settlement where people made copper and ceramic goods.
Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara
Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara is a public park in Zapopan, Jalisco, that hosts many events, including concerts, outdoor movie screenings and food festivals.
El Ixtépete
Zapopan's El Ixtépete preserves a pyramid built around AD 650-750, during the Grillo tradition, with at least seven superimposed construction phases; the site lies within the Guadalajara metro area near the Periférico and Avenida Mariano Otero.
More drives to San Luis Soyatlán
- Tepatitlán to San Luis Soyatlán
- San Juan de los Lagos to San Luis Soyatlán
- Aguascalientes to San Luis Soyatlán
- Pabellón de Arteaga to San Luis Soyatlán
- Pabellón de Hidalgo to San Luis Soyatlán
- San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to San Luis Soyatlán
From Jerez, Zacatecas to other places in Mexico
- Jerez, Zacatecas to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Jerez, Zacatecas to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Jerez, Zacatecas to Temacapulín
- Jerez, Zacatecas to Ajijic
- Jerez, Zacatecas to Cotija
- Jerez, Zacatecas to Paracho
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Jerez, Zacatecas to San Luis Soyatlán?
About 5 h 32 min of driving without stops, over 219 miles.
How far is San Luis Soyatlán from Jerez, Zacatecas by car?
About 219 miles (352 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 Jerez, Zacatecas to San Luis Soyatlán?
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 Jerez, Zacatecas to San Luis Soyatlán?
The U.S. State Department rates Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Jerez, Zacatecas to San Luis Soyatlán use?
In order: MEX-23 and MEX-15. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Jerez, Zacatecas and San Luis Soyatlán?
Closest to the road: El Teúl (archaeological site, mile 102, 0.6 mi from the route); Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (park, mile 173, 0.7 mi from the route); El Ixtépete (archaeological site, mile 176, 0.2 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 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.