By road, Pabellón de Arteaga and Ciudad Tula are about 237 miles (382 km) apart, or roughly 4 h 59 min of driving.
| Distance | 237 mi (382 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 4 h 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-45 → MEX-70 → MEX-80 → MEX-57D → SLP 32 → MEX-57 → SLP 75D → MEX-101D → MEX-101 |
| Mexican states on the route | Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Zacatecas, San Luis Potosí, Tamaulipas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-80D, MEX-57D, MEX-101D |
| 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.
What the drive from Pabellón de Arteaga to Ciudad Tula is like
MEX-70 (77 mi) and MEX-101D (32 mi) carry about 46% of the 237 miles. It runs through 5 states: Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Zacatecas, San Luis Potosí, Tamaulipas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-80D, MEX-57D and MEX-101D. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Pabellón de Arteaga to Ciudad Tula
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 1–5 | 4 | Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 5–9 | 4 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 9–16 | 7 | Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 16–22 | 6 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-70 | 22–82 | 60 | Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Zacatecas, San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 82–83 | 1 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-80 | 83–86 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70 | 86–103 | 17 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 103–113 | 10 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 113–116 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 32 | 116–125 | 9 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 125–137 | 12 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 137–158 | 21 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 158–161 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 75D | 161–180 | 19 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-101D | 180–212 | 32 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-101 | 212–235 | 23 | San Luis Potosí, Tamaulipas |
| local roads | 235–237 | 2 | Tamaulipas |
- Mile 34 of this route: Aguascalientes → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 74 of this route: Jalisco → Zacatecas (state line)
- Mile 78 of this route: Zacatecas → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 216 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Tamaulipas (state line)
What to see on the way from Pabellón de Arteaga to Ciudad Tula
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): La Pona (mile 20)
- Nature and outdoors: Jardín Botánico Rey Netzahualcoyotl (mile 16), La Pona (mile 20)
- Museums and history: Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (mile 20), San Luis Potosí Cathedral (mile 118)
Jardín Botánico Rey Netzahualcoyotl
The Jardín Botánico Rey Nezahualcóyotl is a botanical garden that falls under the administration of the Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes.
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.
San Luis Potosí Cathedral
A parish church from 1609 once stood where San Luis Potosí's cathedral rose between 1701 and 1728. Today the Baroque building serves as the seat of the archdiocese.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Pabellón de Arteaga to Ciudad Tula?
About 4 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 237 miles.
How far is Ciudad Tula from Pabellón de Arteaga by car?
About 237 miles (382 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 Pabellón de Arteaga to Ciudad Tula?
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 Pabellón de Arteaga to Ciudad Tula?
The U.S. State Department rates Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tamaulipas Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Pabellón de Arteaga to Ciudad Tula?
In order: MEX-45, MEX-70, MEX-80, MEX-57D, SLP 32, MEX-57, SLP 75D, MEX-101D and MEX-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Pabellón de Arteaga and Ciudad Tula?
Closest to the road: Jardín Botánico Rey Netzahualcoyotl (botanical garden, mile 16, 3 mi from the route); La Pona (park, mile 20, 1 mi from the route); Museo Espacio, Aguascalientes (art museum, mile 20, 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.