The Wayro route from Montemorelos to Mazamitla is 524 miles (843 km), about 12 h 3 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 524 mi (843 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 12 h 3 min |
| Main roads, in order | NL 32 → MEX-58 → MEX-57 → MEX-57D → MEX-70 → MEX-80 → MEX-80D → JAL 307 → JAL 71 → MEX-71 → MEX-110 → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Michoacán |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-57D, MEX-80D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
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.
The Montemorelos–Mazamitla drive in a few lines
MEX-57 (165 mi) and MEX-110 (46 mi) carry about 40% of the 524 miles. It runs through 5 states: Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Michoacán. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-57D and MEX-80D. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Montemorelos to Mazamitla: 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 | 357–391 | 34 | Jalisco |
| JAL 307 | 391–411 | 20 | Jalisco |
| JAL 71 | 411–450 | 39 | Jalisco |
| MEX-71 | 450–469 | 19 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 469–470 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-110 | 470–488 | 18 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 488–494 | 6 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 494–496 | 2 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 496–524 | 28 | Michoacán, 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)
- Mile 470 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 519 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Montemorelos and Mazamitla
- 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 158), Museo Laberinto de las Ciencias y las Artes (mile 280), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 367), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 367)
Matehuala Cathedral
Matehuala's Immaculate Conception Cathedral is the seat of the Diocese of Matehuala; it is open for worship though still under construction.
Cineteca Alameda
San Luis Potosí's Cineteca Alameda screens Mexican and international films in the 1940s Teatro Alameda building facing the Alameda Juan Sarabia, and also hosts concerts.
Museo Laberinto de las Ciencias y las Artes
Built in Parque Tangamanga I and opened on September 4, 2008, the Museo Laberinto de las Ciencias y las Artes is an interactive museum in San Luis Potosí.
Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera
The Museo Casa Agustín Rivera Altos de Jalisco is a museum you'll find in the town of Lagos de Moreno, in the state of Jalisco.
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.
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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 is the drive from Montemorelos to Mazamitla?
About 12 h 3 min of driving without stops, over 524 miles.
How far is Mazamitla from Montemorelos by car?
About 524 miles (843 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 Mazamitla?
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 Mazamitla?
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; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Montemorelos to Mazamitla?
In order: NL 32, MEX-58, MEX-57, MEX-57D, MEX-70, MEX-80, MEX-80D, JAL 307, JAL 71, MEX-71, MEX-110 and MEX-15. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Montemorelos and Mazamitla?
Closest to the road: Cineteca Alameda (cinematheque, mile 278, 1 mi from the route); 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). 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.