Plan on about 7 h 35 min of driving for the 362-mile (582 km) trip from Rioverde to Teúl de González Ortega, before any stops.
| Distance by road | 362 mi (582 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-70 → MEX-57D → MEX-80 → MEX-80D → MEX-23 |
| Mexican states on the route | San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Zacatecas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-57D, MEX-80D, MEX-90D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.5 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–Teúl de González Ortega drive in a few lines
MEX-80D (122 mi) and MEX-70 (100 mi) carry about 61% of the 362 miles. It runs through 4 states: San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Zacatecas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-57D, MEX-80D and MEX-90D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Rioverde to Teúl de González Ortega
| 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 | 196–276 | 80 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 276–294 | 18 | Jalisco |
| MEX-23 | 294–361 | 67 | Jalisco, Zacatecas |
| local roads | 361–362 | 1 | Zacatecas |
- Mile 127 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 139 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 332 of this route: Jalisco → Zacatecas (state line)
What to see on the way from Rioverde to Teúl de González Ortega
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 172), Guadalajara Zoo (mile 288)
- Nature and outdoors: El Potosí National Park (mile 28), Mirador Independencia Park (mile 288)
- Museums and history: Casa Mariano Jiménez (mile 80), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 172), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 201), Museo de Arte de Zapopan (mile 293)
- With kids: Guadalajara Zoo (mile 288)
El Potosí National Park
El Potosí National Park is a protected area in the state of San Luis Potosí, covering about 20 square kilometers.
Teatro de la Paz
Built between 1889 and 1894 and opened on December 4, 1894, San Luis Potosí's Teatro de la Paz is a historic monument listed by INAH.
Casa Mariano Jiménez
The Casa Museo Mariano Jiménez is a cultural space and house museum in the historic center of San Luis Potosí city.
Teatro José Rosas Moreno
Lagos de Moreno's Teatro José Rosas Moreno opened its doors on May 5, 1907, some forty years after construction began in 1867. It honors a writer from Jalisco.
Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos
Raised between 1732 and 1769, the cathedral basilica of San Juan de los Lagos draws pilgrims from far away who come to visit the small image of the Virgin kept inside.
Guadalajara Zoo
Zoológico Guadalajara is the main zoo of Guadalajara, Jalisco, and holds a large population of animal species.
Mirador Independencia Park
Built at the end of 1970 on the edge of the Huentitán canyon, on Guadalajara's east side, Parque Mirador Independencia is a park with a panoramic lookout over the Barranca de Oblatos.
Museo de Arte de Zapopan
Run by the city of Zapopan, the Museo de Arte de Zapopan is a contemporary art museum in the town's historic center, open since 2002.
In Teúl de González Ortega itself
El Teúl
On a hill of the same name in southern Zacatecas, near Jalisco, El Teúl was a Mesoamerican settlement where people made copper and ceramic goods.
More drives to Teúl de González Ortega
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- Aguascalientes to Teúl de González Ortega
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Teúl de González Ortega
- San Juan de los Lagos to Teúl de González Ortega
- Lagos de Moreno to Teúl de González Ortega
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 Teúl de González Ortega?
About 7 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 362 miles.
What is the driving distance from Rioverde to Teúl de González Ortega?
About 362 miles (582 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 Teúl de González Ortega?
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 Teúl de González Ortega?
The U.S. State Department rates San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Rioverde to Teúl de González Ortega?
In order: MEX-70, MEX-57D, MEX-80, MEX-80D and MEX-23. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Rioverde to Teúl de González Ortega?
Closest to the road: Teatro de la Paz (theater, mile 80, 1 mi from the route); Teatro José Rosas Moreno (opera house, mile 172, 0.4 mi from the route); Guadalajara Zoo (zoo, mile 288, 0.7 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.