Plan on about 8 h 31 min of driving for the 395-mile (636 km) trip from Linares to Jalpa de Cánovas, before any stops.
| Total distance | 395 mi (636 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 31 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-58 → MEX-57 → MEX-57D → MEX-70 → MEX-80 → MEX-80D → JAL 302 → MEX-45D → GTO 37 |
| Mexican states on the route | Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-57D, MEX-80D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
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 Jalpa de Cánovas is like
MEX-57 (164 mi) and MEX-58 (61 mi) carry about 57% of the 395 miles. It runs through 4 states: Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-57D, MEX-80D and MEX-45D. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Linares to Jalpa de Cánovas: the road sequence
| 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 | 338–347 | 9 | Jalisco |
| JAL 302 | 347–355 | 8 | Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 355–370 | 15 | Jalisco, Guanajuato |
| local roads | 370–380 | 10 | Guanajuato |
| GTO 37 | 380–395 | 15 | Guanajuato |
- 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)
- Mile 365 of this route: Jalisco → Guanajuato (state line)
Stops between Linares and Jalpa de Cánovas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 347), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 347)
- Museums and history: Matehuala Cathedral (mile 140), Catedral Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, San Luis Potosí (mile 258), Museo Regional Potosino (mile 258), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 347), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 347)
Matehuala Cathedral
Still open for worship, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral serves as the seat of the Catholic Diocese of Matehuala, a city in the state of San Luis Potosí.
Catedral Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, San Luis Potosí
The Basilica Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe is a Catholic church on the Calzada de Guadalupe in the historic center of San Luis Potosí.
Museo Regional Potosino
Opened on November 20, 1952, the Museo Regional Potosino occupies part of the former Convent of San Francisco, built in 1586, in San Luis Potosí.
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
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.
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From Linares to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Linares to Jalpa de Cánovas?
About 8 h 31 min of driving without stops, over 395 miles.
What is the driving distance from Linares to Jalpa de Cánovas?
About 395 miles (636 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 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 Linares to Jalpa de Cánovas?
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 Jalpa de Cánovas?
In order: MEX-58, MEX-57, MEX-57D, MEX-70, 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 Linares and Jalpa de Cánovas?
Closest to the road: Museo Regional Potosino (archaeological museum, mile 258, 1 mi from the route); Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (museum, mile 347, 0.1 mi from the route); Teatro José Rosas Moreno (opera house, mile 347, 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.