By road, Matehuala and Maruata are about 535 miles (861 km) apart, or roughly 10 h 6 min of driving.
| Total distance | 535 mi (861 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 6 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-57 → MEX-57D → MEX-70 → MEX-80 → MEX-80D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-54D → MEX-54 → MEX-110 → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-57D, MEX-80D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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 Matehuala to Maruata is like
MEX-80D (127 mi) and MEX-57 (94 mi) carry about 41% of the 535 miles. It runs through 5 states: San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-57D, MEX-80D and MEX-90D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Matehuala to Maruata
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 2–80 | 78 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 80–101 | 21 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 101–117 | 16 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 117–127 | 10 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 127–136 | 9 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70 | 136–153 | 17 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-80 | 153–157 | 4 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-80D | 157–198 | 41 | San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 198–231 | 33 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 231–317 | 86 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 317–322 | 5 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 322–326 | 4 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 326–344 | 18 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54D | 344–432 | 88 | Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-54 | 432–440 | 8 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 440–464 | 24 | Colima |
| connecting roads | 464–465 | 1 | Colima |
| MEX-200 | 465–535 | 70 | Colima, Michoacán |
- Mile 163 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 173 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 424 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
- Mile 486 of this route: Colima → Michoacán (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Matehuala and Maruata
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 208)
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 419)
- Museums and history: Museo del Virreinato (mile 119), Catedral Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, San Luis Potosí (mile 119), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 208), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 244), Basílica de San Felipe Neri (mile 322), Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral (mile 398), Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar (mile 438)
Museo del Virreinato
Set in the 18th-century former convent of the Discalced Carmelites in San Luis Potosí, the Museo del Virreinato is dedicated to Mexican art from the viceregal period.
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.
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.
Teocaltitan Archaeological Site
Pyramids, sunken patios and a ball court spread over roughly nine hectares at Teocaltitán, close to Jalostotitlán in the Los Altos region.
Basílica de San Felipe Neri
Guadalajara's Basilica of San Felipe Neri is a Catholic church built in baroque style between 1752 and 1802 by master builder Pedro José Ciprés.
Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral
Ciudad Guzmán's St. Joseph Cathedral (Catedral de San José) is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ciudad Guzmán and the seat of its bishop.
Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park
This national park in western Mexico protects the upper slopes of two volcanic peaks, Volcán de Colima and Nevado de Colima, in the states of Jalisco and Colima.
Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar
Founded by collector María Teresa Pomar and run by the University of Colima, this museum is dedicated to Mexican folk art and handcrafts (artesanía), with pieces from across the country as well as the traditions of Colima state.
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From Matehuala to other places in Mexico
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- Matehuala to Pabellón de Arteaga
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- Matehuala to Calvillo
- Matehuala to Temacapulín
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Matehuala to Maruata?
About 10 h 6 min of driving without stops, over 535 miles.
What is the driving distance from Matehuala to Maruata?
About 535 miles (861 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 Matehuala to Maruata?
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 Matehuala to Maruata?
The U.S. State Department rates San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Matehuala to Maruata?
In order: MEX-57, MEX-57D, MEX-70, MEX-80, MEX-80D, MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-54D, MEX-54, MEX-110 and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Matehuala to Maruata?
Closest to the road: Museo del Virreinato (museum, mile 119, 1 mi from the route); Teatro José Rosas Moreno (opera house, mile 208, 0.3 mi from the route); Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar (art gallery, mile 438, 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.