The Wayro route from Montemorelos to Amatitán is 511 miles (823 km), about 10 h 41 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 511 mi (823 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 41 min |
| Main roads, in order | NL 32 → MEX-58 → MEX-57 → MEX-57D → MEX-70 → MEX-80 → MEX-80D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-57D, MEX-80D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.5 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.
Driving Montemorelos to Amatitán: the shape of the trip
MEX-57 (165 mi) and MEX-80D (128 mi) carry about 57% of the 511 miles. It runs through 4 states: Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-57D, MEX-80D and MEX-90D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Montemorelos to Amatitán: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–55 | 55 | Nuevo León |
| NL 32 | 55–60 | 5 | Nuevo León |
| MEX-58 | 60–81 | 21 | Nuevo León |
| MEX-57 | 81–155 | 74 | Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 155–164 | 9 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 164–239 | 75 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 239–260 | 21 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 260–276 | 16 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 276–286 | 10 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 286–295 | 9 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70 | 295–313 | 18 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-80 | 313–316 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-80D | 316–357 | 41 | San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 357–390 | 33 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 390–477 | 87 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 477–488 | 11 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 488–511 | 23 | Jalisco |
- Mile 144 of this route: Nuevo León → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 322 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 333 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Montemorelos and Amatitán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 367), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 367)
- Museums and history: Matehuala Cathedral (mile 159), Museo del Virreinato (mile 278), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 367), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 367), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 396), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 403), Museum of Paleontology of Guadalajara (mile 481)
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 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.
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.
Teatro José Rosas Moreno
Lagos de Moreno's Teatro José Rosas Moreno opened its doors on May 5, 1907, some forty years after construction began in 1867. It honors a writer from Jalisco.
Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos
Gothic-style ribbed vaults rise over the interior of San Juan de los Lagos' cathedral basilica, built from 1732 to 1769, where you'll also find a silver-framed Way of the Cross.
Teocaltitan Archaeological Site
Near Jalostotitlán in the Los Altos region, the Teocaltitán site holds pyramids, sunken patios and a ball court spread across about nine hectares, built by a people who dominated much of the area from AD 400 to 900.
Museum of Paleontology of Guadalajara
Fossils are the focus at Guadalajara's Museum of Paleontology, which opened in 2000 inside Parque Agua Azul with exhibits developed alongside INAH, Mexico's national anthropology and history institute.
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.
More drives to Amatitán
- Tepatitlán to Amatitán
- San Juan de los Lagos to Amatitán
- Aguascalientes to Amatitán
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Amatitán
- Calvillo to Amatitán
- El Rosario, Sinaloa to Amatitán
From Montemorelos to other places in Mexico
- Montemorelos to Ciudad Tula
- Montemorelos to Jerez, Zacatecas
- Montemorelos to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Montemorelos to Pabellón de Arteaga
- Montemorelos to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Montemorelos to San Juan de los Lagos
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Montemorelos to Amatitán?
About 10 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 511 miles.
What is the driving distance from Montemorelos to Amatitán?
About 511 miles (823 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 Montemorelos to Amatitán?
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 Montemorelos to Amatitán?
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 (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Montemorelos to Amatitán?
In order: NL 32, MEX-58, MEX-57, MEX-57D, MEX-70, MEX-80, MEX-80D, MEX-15D and MEX-15. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Montemorelos to Amatitán?
Closest to the road: Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (museum, mile 367, 0.4 mi from the route); Teatro José Rosas Moreno (opera house, mile 367, 0.3 mi from the route); Convento de Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro (convent, mile 482, 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.