The Wayro route from Nombre de Dios to Mineral de Pozos is 347 miles (558 km), about 7 h 36 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 347 mi (558 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 36 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-49 → MEX-57 → MEX-110 → GTO 100 |
| Mexican states on the route | Durango (Level 3), Zacatecas (Level 4), San Luis Potosí (Level 2), Guanajuato (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
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 Nombre de Dios to Mineral de Pozos is like
MEX-45 (119 mi) and MEX-49 (99 mi) carry about 63% of the 347 miles. MEX-45D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-45, MEX-49, MEX-57, MEX-110 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Durango, Zacatecas, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato. Of the 6 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Nombre de Dios to Mineral de Pozos, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Durango |
| MEX-45 | 2–104 | 102 | Durango, Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 104–116 | 12 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 116–124 | 8 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 124–153 | 29 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 153–162 | 9 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-49 | 162–261 | 99 | Zacatecas, San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 261–264 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 264–336 | 72 | San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato |
| MEX-110 | 336–342 | 6 | Guanajuato |
| GTO 100 | 342–347 | 5 | Guanajuato |
- Mile 26 of this route: Durango → Zacatecas (state line)
- Mile 186 of this route: Zacatecas → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 213 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Zacatecas (state line)
- Mile 230 of this route: Zacatecas → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 312 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Guanajuato (state line)
Stops between Nombre de Dios and Mineral de Pozos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Casa Mariano Jiménez (mile 263), Cineteca Alameda (mile 263)
- Nature and outdoors: Sierra de Órganos National Park (mile 34), El Gogorrón National Park (mile 285)
- Museums and history: Guadalupe regional museum (mile 152), Casa Mariano Jiménez (mile 263)
Sierra de Órganos National Park
Volcanic activity and erosion shaped the 20- to 60-meter rock spires of Sierra de Órganos, a national park near Sombrerete created in 2000. Western movies have been filmed here, and visitors hike marked trails, mountain bike and camp.
Historic centre of Zacatecas
Founded in 1546 after a rich silver strike, Zacatecas climbs the steep sides of a narrow valley; its UNESCO-listed center holds an 18th-century Baroque cathedral, colonial convents, the Calderón Theater and the old González Market.
Guadalupe regional museum
In Guadalupe, Zacatecas, the Museo de Guadalupe fills a former college that sent missionaries to the north and holds an important collection of 17th- to 19th-century painting, including works by Cristóbal de Villalpando, Miguel Cabrera and Juan Correa.
Casa Mariano Jiménez
The Casa Museo Mariano Jiménez is a cultural space and house museum in the historic center of San Luis Potosí city.
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.
El Gogorrón National Park
Straddling San Luis Potosí and Guanajuato near Villa de Reyes, this national park offers rugged rock formations, mountain scenery and thermal springs, with camping, hiking and mountain biking.
More drives to Mineral de Pozos
- Celaya to Mineral de Pozos
- Salvatierra to Mineral de Pozos
- León to Mineral de Pozos
- Salamanca to Mineral de Pozos
- Irapuato to Mineral de Pozos
- Moroleón to Mineral de Pozos
From Nombre de Dios to other places in Mexico
- Nombre de Dios to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Nombre de Dios to Temacapulín
- Nombre de Dios to San Luis Soyatlán
- Nombre de Dios to Tócuaro
- Nombre de Dios to Cuanajo
- Nombre de Dios to Pacanda
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Nombre de Dios to Mineral de Pozos?
About 7 h 36 min of driving without stops, over 347 miles.
How far is Mineral de Pozos from Nombre de Dios by car?
About 347 miles (558 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 Nombre de Dios to Mineral de Pozos?
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 Nombre de Dios to Mineral de Pozos?
The U.S. State Department rates Durango Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Nombre de Dios to Mineral de Pozos use?
In order: MEX-45, MEX-45D, MEX-49, MEX-57, MEX-110 and GTO 100. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Nombre de Dios and Mineral de Pozos?
Closest to the road: Sierra de Órganos National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 34, 1 mi from the route); Cineteca Alameda (cinematheque, mile 263, 0.1 mi from the route); Casa Mariano Jiménez (museum, mile 263, 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 mile 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 (roughly 2 to 7 miles depending on the type, farther for World Heritage sites): at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, with no more than five of one type, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place and city 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.