Rioverde to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes is about 218 road miles (351 km): roughly 5 h 7 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Total distance | 218 mi (351 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 5 h 7 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-70 → MEX-57D → SLP 80D → MEX-45 → AGS 19 |
| 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 8.7 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.
On the road from Rioverde to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
MEX-70 (132 mi) and SLP 80D (47 mi) carry about 82% of the 218 miles. It runs through 4 states: San Luis Potosí, Zacatecas, Jalisco, Aguascalientes. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-57D. None of the 4 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Road-by-road breakdown: Rioverde to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
| 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 | 127–190 | 63 | San Luis Potosí, Zacatecas, Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| connecting roads | 190–193 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 193–202 | 9 | Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 202–205 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 205–209 | 4 | Aguascalientes |
| AGS 19 | 209–217 | 8 | Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 217–218 | 1 | Aguascalientes |
- 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)
Places worth a stop between Rioverde and San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Nature and outdoors: El Potosí National Park (mile 28), El Gogorrón National Park (mile 97)
- Museums and history: Historic centre of Aguascalientes (mile 191), Centro de Artes Visuales (mile 191)
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.
Historic centre of Aguascalientes
The historic center of Aguascalientes is the city's zone of historic monuments, which INAH has declared part of the nation's heritage.
Centro de Artes Visuales
Run by the Instituto Cultural de Aguascalientes, the Centro de Artes Visuales is an arts education center in the city of Aguascalientes with its own exhibition space for visual art.
Arriving in San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
Santuario del Cristo Roto, San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
A 28-meter broken Christ, the Cristo Roto, stands on an island in the Presidente Calles dam at San José de Gracia, reachable only by boat. Sculptors Erasmo Aguilar and Miguel Romo Santino made it to recall what the town lost when the dam was built.
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From Rioverde to other places in Mexico
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- Rioverde to Pabellón de Hidalgo
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- Rioverde to Calvillo
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Rioverde to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes?
About 5 h 7 min of driving without stops, over 218 miles.
How far is San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes from Rioverde by car?
About 218 miles (351 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 San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes?
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 San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes?
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.
What roads does the drive from Rioverde to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes use?
In order: MEX-70, MEX-57D, SLP 80D, MEX-45 and AGS 19. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Rioverde to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes?
Closest to the road: El Gogorrón National Park (national park, mile 97, 5 mi from the route); Historic centre of Aguascalientes (historic district, mile 191, 1 mi from the route); Centro de Artes Visuales (art museum, mile 191, 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.