The Wayro route from Pinos to Pinal de Amoles is 232 miles (373 km), about 6 h 1 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 232 mi (373 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 1 min |
| Main roads, in order | ZAC 291 → MEX-49 → MEX-70 → MEX-69 → MEX-120 |
| Mexican states on the route | Zacatecas (Level 4), San Luis Potosí (Level 2), Querétaro (Level 2) |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.3 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 Pinos to Pinal de Amoles is like
MEX-70 (78 mi) and MEX-69 (65 mi) carry about 62% of the 232 miles. The route stays on free federal roads (libre): MEX-49, MEX-70, MEX-69, MEX-120. It runs through 3 states: Zacatecas, San Luis Potosí, Querétaro. Of the 6 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Pinos to Pinal de Amoles, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Zacatecas |
| ZAC 291 | 2–16 | 14 | Zacatecas |
| connecting roads | 16–17 | 1 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-49 | 17–60 | 43 | Zacatecas, San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 60–62 | 2 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70 | 62–140 | 78 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 140–142 | 2 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-69 | 142–207 | 65 | San Luis Potosí, Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 207–208 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-120 | 208–232 | 24 | Querétaro |
- Mile 29 of this route: Zacatecas → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 191 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Querétaro (state line)
Stops between Pinos and Pinal de Amoles
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): San Miguel Concá mission (mile 186)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Tangamanga (mile 62), El Potosí National Park (mile 116)
- Museums and history: Museo Laberinto de las Ciencias y las Artes (mile 62), San Miguel Concá mission (mile 186), Santiago de Jalpan mission (mile 208)
Parque Tangamanga
Spread over 420 hectares, San Luis Potosí's big urban park has two lakes, wooded areas, sports grounds, a zoo, a swimming area, a theater and the old Tenería hacienda.
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.
El Potosí National Park
El Potosí National Park is a protected area in the state of San Luis Potosí, covering about 20 square kilometers.
San Miguel Concá mission
In Arroyo Seco, Querétaro, the San Miguel Concá mission (Misión de San Miguel Concá) is a Mexican architectural complex.
Franciscan Missions in the Sierra Gorda of Querétaro
The five Franciscan missions of the Sierra Gorda of Querétaro were built between 1750 and 1760; their founding is credited to Junípero Serra, who also founded missions in California.
Santiago de Jalpan mission
Built between 1751 and 1758 under Franciscan friar Junípero Serra, the Misión de Santiago de Jalpan is one of five Franciscan missions raised in Querétaro's Sierra Gorda.
More drives to Pinal de Amoles
- Celaya to Pinal de Amoles
- Irapuato to Pinal de Amoles
- Pénjamo to Pinal de Amoles
- Mexico City to Pinal de Amoles
- Zitácuaro to Pinal de Amoles
- Morelia to Pinal de Amoles
From Pinos to other places in Mexico
- Pinos to Temacapulín
- Pinos to San Luis Soyatlán
- Pinos to Tócuaro
- Pinos to Bernal
- Pinos to Omitlán
- Pinos to Huasca de Ocampo
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pinos to Pinal de Amoles?
About 6 h 1 min of driving without stops, over 232 miles.
How far is Pinal de Amoles from Pinos by car?
About 232 miles (373 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 Pinos to Pinal de Amoles?
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 Pinos to Pinal de Amoles?
The U.S. State Department rates Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Pinos to Pinal de Amoles use?
In order: ZAC 291, MEX-49, MEX-70, MEX-69 and MEX-120. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Pinos and Pinal de Amoles?
Closest to the road: San Miguel Concá mission (spanish mission, mile 186, 0.5 mi from the route); Franciscan Missions in the Sierra Gorda of Querétaro (group of structures or buildings, mile 208, 1 mi from the route); Santiago de Jalpan mission (spanish mission, mile 208, 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 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.