The Wayro route from Linares to Amatitán is 492 miles (791 km), about 9 h 56 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 492 mi (791 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 56 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-58 → MEX-57 → MEX-57D → MEX-70 → MEX-80 → MEX-80D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-57D, MEX-80D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
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 Linares to Amatitán is like
MEX-57 (164 mi) and MEX-80D (128 mi) carry about 59% of the 492 miles. It runs through 4 states: Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-57D, MEX-80D and MEX-90D. Of the 6 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Linares to Amatitán
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Nuevo León |
| MEX-58 | 1–62 | 61 | Nuevo León |
| MEX-57 | 62–135 | 73 | Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 135–145 | 10 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 145–220 | 75 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 220–241 | 21 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 241–257 | 16 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 257–267 | 10 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 267–276 | 9 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70 | 276–293 | 17 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-80 | 293–296 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-80D | 296–338 | 42 | San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 338–371 | 33 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 371–457 | 86 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 457–469 | 12 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 469–492 | 23 | Jalisco |
- Mile 124 of this route: Nuevo León → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 303 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 314 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Linares and Amatitán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 347)
- Nature and outdoors: Agua Azul (mile 462)
- Museums and history: Matehuala Cathedral (mile 140), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 347), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 383), Museo Regional de Guadalajara (mile 462)
Matehuala Cathedral
Matehuala's Immaculate Conception Cathedral is the seat of the Diocese of Matehuala; it is open for worship though still under construction.
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.
Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera
The Museo Casa Agustín Rivera Altos de Jalisco is a museum you'll find in the town of Lagos de Moreno, in the state of Jalisco.
Teocaltitan Archaeological Site
A people who dominated much of Los Altos between AD 400 and 900 built Teocaltitán, near Jalostotitlán. The site's pyramids, sunken patios and ball court cover about nine hectares.
Museo Regional de Guadalajara
Facing the Rotonda de los Jaliscienses Ilustres in downtown Guadalajara, the Museo Regional de Guadalajara fills a full city block bounded by Hidalgo, Pino Suárez, Liceo and Independencia streets.
Agua Azul
Parque Agua Azul is an urban park on Calzada Independencia in Guadalajara's historic center, a green stop close to downtown.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Linares to Amatitán?
About 9 h 56 min of driving without stops, over 492 miles.
What is the driving distance from Linares to Amatitán?
About 492 miles (791 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 Linares to Amatitán?
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 Linares to Amatitán?
The U.S. State Department rates Nuevo León Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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.
Which highways go from Linares to Amatitán?
In order: MEX-58, MEX-57, MEX-57D, MEX-70, MEX-80, MEX-80D, MEX-15D and MEX-15. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Linares and Amatitán?
Closest to the road: Teatro de la Paz (theater, mile 258, 1 mi from the route); Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (museum, mile 347, 0.5 mi from the route); Agua Azul (park, mile 462, 1 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.