Plan on about 7 h 17 min of driving for the 334-mile (538 km) trip from Linares to Mineral de Pozos, before any stops.
| Total distance | 334 mi (538 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 17 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-58 → MEX-57 → MEX-57D → MEX-110 → GTO 100 |
| Mexican states on the route | Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.4 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.
How the Linares to Mineral de Pozos drive plays out
MEX-57 (209 mi) and MEX-58 (61 mi) carry about 81% of the 334 miles. It runs through 3 states: Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-57D. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Roads you'll take from Linares to Mineral de Pozos
| 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 | 220–262 | 42 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 262–323 | 61 | San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato |
| MEX-110 | 323–329 | 6 | Guanajuato |
| GTO 100 | 329–334 | 5 | Guanajuato |
- Mile 124 of this route: Nuevo León → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 300 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Guanajuato (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Mineral de Pozos
- Nature and outdoors: El Gogorrón National Park (mile 273)
- Museums and history: Matehuala Cathedral (mile 139), San Luis Potosí Cathedral (mile 253)
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.
San Luis Potosí Cathedral
San Luis Potosí's cathedral anchors the city's historic center, which UNESCO lists as a component of the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro World Heritage Site.
El Gogorrón National Park
Hot-spring balnearios lie within the bounds of Gogorrón National Park, which covers parts of Villa de Reyes and Santa María del Río in San Luis Potosí. Its higher ground carries pine-oak forest.
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From Linares to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Linares to Mineral de Pozos?
About 7 h 17 min of driving without stops, over 334 miles.
What is the driving distance from Linares to Mineral de Pozos?
About 334 miles (538 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 Mineral de Pozos?
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 Mineral de Pozos?
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 (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Linares to Mineral de Pozos use?
In order: MEX-58, MEX-57, MEX-57D, MEX-110 and GTO 100. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Linares and Mineral de Pozos?
Closest to the road: Matehuala Cathedral (cathedral, mile 139, 2 mi from the route); San Luis Potosí Cathedral (cathedral, mile 253, 9 mi from the route); El Gogorrón National Park (national park, mile 273, 11 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.