Plan on about 9 h 14 min of driving for the 432-mile (695 km) trip from Linares to Nochistlán, before any stops.
| Total distance | 432 mi (695 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 14 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-58 → MEX-57 → MEX-57D → MEX-70 → MEX-80 → MEX-80D → MEX-45D → JAL 205 |
| Mexican states on the route | Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Zacatecas |
| 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.
What the drive from Linares to Nochistlán is like
MEX-57 (164 mi) and MEX-58 (61 mi) carry about 52% of the 432 miles. It runs through 5 states: Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Zacatecas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-57D, MEX-80D and MEX-45D. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Linares to Nochistlán: 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 | 338–356 | 18 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 356–357 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 357–384 | 27 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 384–385 | 1 | Jalisco |
| JAL 205 | 385–428 | 43 | Jalisco, Zacatecas |
| local roads | 428–432 | 4 | Zacatecas |
- 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 419 of this route: Jalisco → Zacatecas (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Linares and Nochistlán
- 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), Museo del Ferrocarril Jesús García Corona (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.
Museo del Ferrocarril Jesús García Corona
Opened on August 12, 2009, in San Luis Potosí's Barrio del Montecillo, this railroad museum focuses on the steam locomotive, its parts and history, and its role in 20th-century Mexico.
Teatro José Rosas Moreno
Named after Jalisco writer José Rosas Moreno, this theater in Lagos de Moreno took decades to finish: work started in 1867, and it opened on May 5, 1907.
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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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Linares to Nochistlán?
About 9 h 14 min of driving without stops, over 432 miles.
What is the driving distance from Linares to Nochistlán?
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 Linares to Nochistlán?
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 Nochistlán?
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; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Linares to Nochistlán?
In order: MEX-58, MEX-57, MEX-57D, MEX-70, MEX-80, MEX-80D, MEX-45D and JAL 205. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Linares to Nochistlán?
Closest to the road: Museo del Ferrocarril Jesús García Corona (museum, mile 258, 1 mi from the route); Teatro José Rosas Moreno (opera house, mile 347, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (museum, mile 347, 0.5 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.