La Pesca to Jalpa de Cánovas is about 432 road miles (695 km): roughly 10 h 2 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Total distance | 432 mi (695 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 2 min |
| Main roads, in order | TAM 52 → TAM 75 → MEX-70 → TAM 126 → MEX-101 → SLP 80D → SLP 75D → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → MEX-80 → MEX-80D → JAL 302 → MEX-45D → GTO 37 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-57D, MEX-80D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.3 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.
The La Pesca–Jalpa de Cánovas drive in a few lines
MEX-101 (83 mi) and TAM 75 (42 mi) carry about 29% of the 432 miles. It runs through 4 states: Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-57D, MEX-80D and MEX-45D. Of the 4 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: La Pesca to Jalpa de Cánovas
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAM 52 | 0–29 | 29 | Tamaulipas |
| connecting roads | 29–31 | 2 | Tamaulipas |
| TAM 75 | 31–73 | 42 | Tamaulipas |
| MEX-70 | 73–91 | 18 | Tamaulipas |
| TAM 126 | 91–120 | 29 | Tamaulipas |
| MEX-101 | 120–203 | 83 | Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 80D | 203–234 | 31 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 234–235 | 1 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 75D | 235–255 | 20 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 255–257 | 2 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 257–277 | 20 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 277–278 | 1 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 278–293 | 15 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 293–303 | 10 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 303–313 | 10 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70 | 313–329 | 16 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-80 | 329–332 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-80D | 332–374 | 42 | San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 374–383 | 9 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 383–384 | 1 | Jalisco |
| JAL 302 | 384–391 | 7 | Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 391–406 | 15 | Jalisco, Guanajuato |
| local roads | 406–416 | 10 | Guanajuato |
| GTO 37 | 416–432 | 16 | Guanajuato |
- Mile 201 of this route: Tamaulipas → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 339 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 350 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 401 of this route: Jalisco → Guanajuato (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Jalpa de Cánovas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Balcón de Montezuma (mile 107), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 383), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 383)
- Museums and history: Balcón de Montezuma (mile 107), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 383), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 383)
Balcón de Montezuma
High in the Sierra Madre Oriental of northern Huasteca Tamaulipas, Balcón de Montezuma is an archaeological site open to the public, with remains dating to the Mesoamerican Classic period, about A.D. 400 to 900.
Teatro de la Paz
Built between 1889 and 1894 and opened on December 4, 1894, San Luis Potosí's Teatro de la Paz is a historic monument listed by INAH.
Teatro José Rosas Moreno
Construction of the Teatro José Rosas Moreno in Lagos de Moreno began in 1867, and the theater opened on May 5, 1907. It is named for Jalisco writer José Rosas Moreno.
Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera
Lagos de Moreno, in the state of Jalisco, is home to the Museo Casa Agustín Rivera Altos de Jalisco, a local museum in town.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from La Pesca to Jalpa de Cánovas?
About 10 h 2 min of driving without stops, over 432 miles.
What is the driving distance from La Pesca to Jalpa de Cánovas?
About 432 miles (695 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 La Pesca to Jalpa de Cánovas?
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 La Pesca to Jalpa de Cánovas?
The U.S. State Department rates Tamaulipas Level 4: Do Not Travel; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from La Pesca to Jalpa de Cánovas use?
In order: TAM 52, TAM 75, MEX-70, TAM 126, MEX-101, SLP 80D, SLP 75D, MEX-57D, MEX-57, MEX-80, MEX-80D, JAL 302, MEX-45D and GTO 37. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between La Pesca and Jalpa de Cánovas?
Closest to the road: Balcón de Montezuma (archaeological site, mile 107, 0.6 mi from the route); Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (museum, mile 383, 0.2 mi from the route); Teatro José Rosas Moreno (opera house, mile 383, 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.