Plan on about 5 h 23 min of driving for the 239-mile (384 km) trip from Matehuala to Pabellón de Arteaga, before any stops.
| Distance by road | 239 mi (384 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 23 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-57 → MEX-57D → MEX-70 → MEX-45 |
| Mexican states on the route | San Luis Potosí, Zacatecas, Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.5 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.
How the Matehuala to Pabellón de Arteaga drive plays out
MEX-57 (94 mi) and MEX-70 (83 mi) carry about 74% of the 239 miles. It runs through 4 states: San Luis Potosí, Zacatecas, Jalisco, Aguascalientes. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-57D. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Matehuala to Pabellón de Arteaga
| 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 | 136–219 | 83 | San Luis Potosí, Zacatecas, Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| connecting roads | 219–222 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 222–231 | 9 | Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 231–239 | 8 | Aguascalientes |
- Mile 162 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Zacatecas (state line)
- Mile 166 of this route: Zacatecas → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 204 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
What to see on the way from Matehuala to Pabellón de Arteaga
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): La Pona (mile 219), Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (mile 220)
- Nature and outdoors: La Pona (mile 219)
- Museums and history: Centro de las Artes de San Luis Potosí (mile 119), Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (mile 220)
Teatro de la Paz
Built between 1889 and 1894 and opened on December 4, 1894, San Luis Potosí's Teatro de la Paz is a historic monument listed by INAH.
Centro de las Artes de San Luis Potosí
San Luis Potosí's Centro de las Artes Centenario occupies the state's former penitentiary on Calzada de Guadalupe, an eclectic-style building listed as a historic monument by INAH.
La Pona
Inside the city of Aguascalientes, La Pona protects a native mesquite woodland as an ecological conservation zone, with a quiet forest area for walks and a separate section with sports and recreation spaces.
Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes
Inside the Tres Centurias complex at Aguascalientes' old train station, Museo Espacio is a contemporary art museum, so a visit pairs current work with a look at the city's railroad buildings.
In Pabellón de Arteaga itself
Museo de la Insurgencia
A 17th-century estate has housed the Museo de la Insurgencia since 1964. Beyond the story of Mexico's fight for independence, its halls show hacienda work tools and everyday objects from earlier times.
More drives to Pabellón de Arteaga
- Tepatitlán to Pabellón de Arteaga
- Guadalajara to Pabellón de Arteaga
- Paracho to Pabellón de Arteaga
- Uruapan to Pabellón de Arteaga
- Pátzcuaro to Pabellón de Arteaga
- Moroleón to Pabellón de Arteaga
From Matehuala to other places in Mexico
- Matehuala to San Juan de los Lagos
- Matehuala to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Matehuala to Calvillo
- Matehuala to Temacapulín
- Matehuala to Jalpa
- Matehuala to Ajijic
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Matehuala to Pabellón de Arteaga?
About 5 h 23 min of driving without stops, over 239 miles.
How far is Pabellón de Arteaga from Matehuala by car?
About 239 miles (384 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 Pabellón de Arteaga?
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 Pabellón de Arteaga?
The U.S. State Department rates San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Matehuala to Pabellón de Arteaga?
In order: MEX-57, MEX-57D, MEX-70 and MEX-45. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Matehuala and Pabellón de Arteaga?
Closest to the road: Teatro de la Paz (theater, mile 119, 1 mi from the route); La Pona (park, mile 219, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (art museum, mile 220, 0.2 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.