By road, Mineral de Pozos and Real de Catorce are about 216 miles (347 km) apart, or roughly 5 h 17 min of driving.
| Total distance | 216 mi (347 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 17 min |
| Main roads, in order | GTO 100 → MEX-110 → MEX-57 → MEX-49 → MEX-63 → SLP 43 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.6 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.
On the road from Mineral de Pozos to Real de Catorce
MEX-63 (73 mi) and MEX-57 (71 mi) carry about 67% of the 216 miles. It runs through 2 states: Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Which roads connect Mineral de Pozos and Real de Catorce
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTO 100 | 0–6 | 6 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-110 | 6–11 | 5 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-57 | 11–82 | 71 | Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 82–85 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-49 | 85–101 | 16 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 101–102 | 1 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-63 | 102–175 | 73 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 43 | 175–209 | 34 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 209–216 | 7 | San Luis Potosí |
- Mile 35 of this route: Guanajuato → San Luis Potosí (state line)
Places worth a stop between Mineral de Pozos and Real de Catorce
- Nature and outdoors: El Gogorrón National Park (mile 61)
- Museums and history: Catedral Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, San Luis Potosí (mile 82), Centro de las Artes de San Luis Potosí (mile 83)
El Gogorrón National Park
Decreed a national park in 1936, Gogorrón in San Luis Potosí mixes desert scrub and grassland with pine-oak forest on its heights, and hot-spring balnearios lie within its bounds.
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.
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.
When you get to Real de Catorce
High in the mountains of northern San Luis Potosí Real de Catorce is a former silver-mining town whose most prosperous era began in 1778. It joined the Pueblos Mágicos program in 2001, and its identity grew out of both its mining past and the culture of the Huichol (Wixárika) people.
- Túnel de Ogarrio: The Túnel de Ogarrio, the town's famous tunnel, is one of the landmarks SECTUR highlights for visitors to Real de Catorce. source
- Parroquia de la Purísima Concepción: The Parroquia de la Purísima Concepción is the parish church at the center of town life, and the feast of St. Francis of Assisi on October 4 is its biggest celebration. source
- Museo Parroquial Padre José Robledo: The Museo Parroquial Padre José Robledo preserves pieces of the town's religious history. source
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From Mineral de Pozos to other places in Mexico
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- Mineral de Pozos to Huasca de Ocampo
- Mineral de Pozos to Ixcateopan
Coming to Real de Catorce from the United States? Border crossings, permits and routes from U.S. cities: Driving to Real de Catorce, Mexico from the U.S.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Mineral de Pozos to Real de Catorce?
About 5 h 17 min of driving without stops, over 216 miles.
How far is Real de Catorce from Mineral de Pozos by car?
About 216 miles (347 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 Mineral de Pozos to Real de Catorce?
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 Mineral de Pozos to Real de Catorce?
The U.S. State Department rates 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.
Which highways go from Mineral de Pozos to Real de Catorce?
In order: GTO 100, MEX-110, MEX-57, MEX-49, MEX-63 and SLP 43. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Mineral de Pozos to Real de Catorce?
Closest to the road: El Gogorrón National Park (national park, mile 61, 11 mi from the route); Catedral Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, San Luis Potosí (cathedral, mile 82, 1 mi from the route); Centro de las Artes de San Luis Potosí (museum, mile 83, 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.