Mascota to Xilitla is about 555 road miles (893 km): roughly 11 h 27 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Total distance | 555 mi (893 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 27 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-70 → MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-80D → MEX-80 → MEX-57D → SLP 32 → MEX-57 → SLP 75D → MEX-70D → MEX-85 → MEX-120 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-57D, MEX-70D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.2 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.
Driving Mascota to Xilitla: the shape of the trip
MEX-70 (146 mi) and MEX-80D (113 mi) carry about 47% of the 555 miles. It runs through 3 states: Jalisco, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-15D, MEX-80D and MEX-57D. Of the 6 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Mascota to Xilitla: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-70 | 0–107 | 107 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 107–121 | 14 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 121–140 | 19 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 140–144 | 4 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 144–216 | 72 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 216–249 | 33 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 249–290 | 41 | Jalisco, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-80 | 290–293 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70 | 293–310 | 17 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 310–320 | 10 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 320–322 | 2 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 32 | 322–332 | 10 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 332–344 | 12 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 344–365 | 21 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 365–368 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 75D | 368–432 | 64 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70 | 432–454 | 22 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70D | 454–510 | 56 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-85 | 510–546 | 36 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-120 | 546–554 | 8 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 554–555 | 1 | San Luis Potosí |
- Mile 273 of this route: Jalisco → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 284 of this route: Guanajuato → San Luis Potosí (state line)
Places worth a stop between Mascota and Xilitla
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (mile 93), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 239), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 239)
- Museums and history: Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (mile 93), Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 128), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 239), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 239), San Luis Potosí Cathedral (mile 325)
Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila
Around the town of Tequila, the Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of blue agave fields shaped by the plant's use for tequila since the 16th century.
Convento de Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro
Better known as El Perpetuo Socorro, this Guadalajara church is home to a Passionist convent that has housed the order's postulants since 2020.
Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque
Ceramics lovers in central Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, can find the Museo Regional de la Cerámica on Independencia Street. Along with the Pantaleón Panduro Museum, it is one of the city's two principal pottery museums.
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.
San Luis Potosí Cathedral
A parish church from 1609 once stood where San Luis Potosí's cathedral rose between 1701 and 1728. Today the Baroque building serves as the seat of the archdiocese.
Arriving in Xilitla
Las Pozas
Created by Edward James in the Sierra Gorda, Las Pozas is a surrealist sculpture garden where concrete structures stand among waterfalls and pools in subtropical forest.
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From Mascota to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Mascota to Xilitla?
About 11 h 27 min of driving without stops, over 555 miles.
What is the driving distance from Mascota to Xilitla?
About 555 miles (893 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 Mascota to Xilitla?
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 Mascota to Xilitla?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Mascota to Xilitla use?
In order: MEX-70, MEX-15, MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-80, MEX-57D, SLP 32, MEX-57, SLP 75D, MEX-70D, MEX-85 and MEX-120. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Mascota to Xilitla?
Closest to the road: Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (historic site, mile 93, 0.4 mi from the route); Teatro José Rosas Moreno (opera house, mile 239, 0.3 mi from the route); Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (museum, mile 239, 0.4 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.