Plan on about 6 h 16 min of driving for the 317-mile (510 km) trip from Rioverde to Amatitán, before any stops.
| Distance by road | 317 mi (510 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 16 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-70 → MEX-57D → MEX-80 → MEX-80D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | 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 12.7 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.
The Rioverde–Amatitán drive in a few lines
MEX-80D (127 mi) and MEX-70 (100 mi) carry about 72% of the 317 miles. It runs through 3 states: San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-57D, MEX-80D and MEX-90D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Rioverde to Amatitán: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70 | 2–85 | 83 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 85–88 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 88–91 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 91–101 | 10 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70 | 101–118 | 17 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-80 | 118–121 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-80D | 121–163 | 42 | San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 163–196 | 33 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 196–281 | 85 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 281–293 | 12 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 293–317 | 24 | Jalisco |
- Mile 127 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 139 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
What to see on the way from Rioverde to Amatitán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 172), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 172), Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (mile 289)
- Nature and outdoors: El Potosí National Park (mile 28), Parque Walt Disney (mile 285)
- Museums and history: Casa Museo Manuel José Othón (mile 80), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 172), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 172), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 201), Museum of Paleontology of Guadalajara (mile 286)
El Potosí National Park
El Potosí National Park is a protected area in the state of San Luis Potosí, covering about 20 square kilometers.
Casa Museo Manuel José Othón
Near Plaza del Carmen in San Luis Potosí, poet Manuel José Othón's birthplace opened as a museum on November 28, 1966, covering his life and work.
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.
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.
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.
Parque Walt Disney
Despite sharing a name with Walt Disney, this recreational space in Guadalajara's Colonia Olímpica has no direct theme tied to Disney's amusement parks.
Museum of Paleontology of Guadalajara
Only a few museums in Mexico are devoted to fossils, and one of them sits in Guadalajara's Parque Agua Azul, where it has welcomed visitors since 2000.
Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara
At a roundabout fountain in Guadalajara, a bronze statue of Minerva, Roman goddess of wisdom, stands on a large pedestal inscribed with the names of 18 notable citizens.
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 Rioverde to other places in Mexico
- Rioverde to San Juan de los Lagos
- Rioverde to Pabellón de Arteaga
- Rioverde to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Rioverde to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Rioverde to Actopan
- Rioverde to Calvillo
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Rioverde to Amatitán?
About 6 h 16 min of driving without stops, over 317 miles.
How far is Amatitán from Rioverde by car?
About 317 miles (510 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 Rioverde 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 Rioverde to Amatitán?
The U.S. State Department rates 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 Rioverde to Amatitán?
In order: MEX-70, MEX-57D, MEX-80, MEX-80D, MEX-15D and MEX-15. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Rioverde and Amatitán?
Closest to the road: Teatro José Rosas Moreno (opera house, mile 172, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (museum, mile 172, 0.4 mi from the route); Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (statue, mile 289, 0.8 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.