Rioverde to Jalpa is about 250 road miles (403 km): roughly 5 h 53 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance | 250 mi (403 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 53 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-70 → MEX-57D → SLP 80D |
| Mexican states on the route | San Luis Potosí, Zacatecas, Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.0 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.
The Rioverde–Jalpa drive in a few lines
MEX-70 (181 mi) and SLP 80D (47 mi) carry about 91% of the 250 miles. It runs through 4 states: San Luis Potosí, Zacatecas, Jalisco, Aguascalientes. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-57D. Of the 6 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Rioverde to Jalpa: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70 | 2–71 | 69 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 71–78 | 7 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 78–80 | 2 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 80D | 80–127 | 47 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70 | 127–188 | 61 | San Luis Potosí, Zacatecas, Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 188–198 | 10 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-70 | 198–249 | 51 | Aguascalientes, Zacatecas |
| local roads | 249–250 | 1 | Zacatecas |
- Mile 133 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Zacatecas (state line)
- Mile 137 of this route: Zacatecas → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 176 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
- Mile 234 of this route: Aguascalientes → Zacatecas (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Rioverde and Jalpa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teatro Aguascalientes (mile 191), Parque Rodolfo Landeros (mile 191), Museo Nacional de Pueblos Mágicos (mile 225), La Santa Cruz (mile 226)
- Nature and outdoors: El Potosí National Park (mile 28), El Gogorrón National Park (mile 97), Parque Rodolfo Landeros (mile 191)
- Museums and history: Teatro Aguascalientes (mile 191), Museo Nacional de Pueblos Mágicos (mile 225), La Santa Cruz (mile 226)
El Potosí National Park
El Potosí National Park is a protected area in the state of San Luis Potosí, covering about 20 square kilometers.
El Gogorrón National Park
Hot-spring balnearios lie within the bounds of Gogorrón National Park, which covers parts of Villa de Reyes and Santa María del Río in San Luis Potosí. Its higher ground carries pine-oak forest.
Teatro Aguascalientes
Teatro Aguascalientes is the city's main opera house, a modern building by architect Abraham Zabludovsky with seating for about 1,650 people.
Parque Rodolfo Landeros
Also called Parque Héroes, this environmental and recreation park on Avenida José María Chávez in Aguascalientes has an artificial lake, bike rentals and several other attractions.
Museo Nacional de Pueblos Mágicos
In Calvillo, Aguascalientes, the Museo Nacional de Pueblos Mágicos opened in 2019 to preserve folk art and cultural pieces from Mexico's 121 Pueblos Mágicos.
La Santa Cruz
In Calvillo's town center, La Santa Cruz is a cultural and monumental complex with Catholic and historical themes devoted to Calvillo's role in the Cristero War of 1926; it opened in 2021.
Once you reach Jalpa
Museo Comunitario Profr. Arturo Reyes Viramontes
The Museo Comunitario Profr. Arturo Reyes Viramontes is a community museum in the municipality of Jalpa, in the Mexican state of Zacatecas, named for teacher Arturo Reyes Viramontes.
More drives to Jalpa
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
Continue Your Adventure
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Rioverde to Jalpa?
About 5 h 53 min of driving without stops, over 250 miles.
How far is Jalpa from Rioverde by car?
About 250 miles (403 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 Jalpa?
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 Jalpa?
The U.S. State Department rates San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Rioverde to Jalpa?
In order: MEX-70, MEX-57D and SLP 80D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Rioverde and Jalpa?
Closest to the road: Parque Rodolfo Landeros (park, mile 191, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo Nacional de Pueblos Mágicos (museum, mile 225, 0.6 mi from the route); La Santa Cruz (museum, mile 226, 0.1 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 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.