The Wayro route from San Luis Potosí to Tepic is 330 miles (531 km), about 5 h 40 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 330 mi (531 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 40 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-57D → MEX-70 → MEX-80 → MEX-80D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Nayarit |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-57D, MEX-80D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
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.
Driving San Luis Potosí to Tepic: the shape of the trip
MEX-80D (127 mi) and MEX-15D (116 mi) carry about 74% of the 330 miles. It runs through 4 states: San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Nayarit. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-57D, MEX-80D and MEX-90D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect San Luis Potosí and Tepic
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–9 | 9 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 9–19 | 10 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70 | 19–36 | 17 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-80 | 36–39 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-80D | 39–81 | 42 | San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 81–114 | 33 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 114–199 | 85 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 199–211 | 12 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 211–221 | 10 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 221–325 | 104 | Jalisco, Nayarit |
| local roads | 325–330 | 5 | Nayarit |
- Mile 46 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 57 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 269 of this route: Jalisco → Nayarit (state line)
Stops between San Luis Potosí and Tepic
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 90), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 90), Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (mile 207), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 250), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 280)
- Nature and outdoors: Agua Azul (mile 204)
- Museums and history: Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 90), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 90), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 126), Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 201), National Museum of Tequila (mile 240), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 250), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 280)
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.
Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera
The Museo Casa Agustín Rivera Altos de Jalisco is a museum you'll find in the town of Lagos de Moreno, in the state of Jalisco.
Teocaltitan Archaeological Site
Pyramids, sunken patios and a ball court spread over roughly nine hectares at Teocaltitán, close to Jalostotitlán in the Los Altos region.
Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque
Tlaquepaque has two main ceramics museums, and this is one of them: the Museo Regional de la Cerámica, on Independencia Street in the center of town. The other is the Pantaleón Panduro Museum.
Agua Azul
Parque Agua Azul is an urban park on Calzada Independencia in Guadalajara's historic center, a green stop close to downtown.
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.
National Museum of Tequila
Jalisco's state government took back the National Museum of Tequila in 2026, announcing a reopening with refreshed displays. The museum, known as MUNAT, tells the story of the spirit in the town that shares its name.
Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería
The Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería, an interpretive museum of agave landscape and mining, is located in the municipality of Magdalena, Mexico.
Ixtlán del Rio
Known locally as Los Toriles, the Ixtlán del Río site is famous for a temple with a fully circular floor plan, rare in Mesoamerica. People lived here from about 300 BC to AD 600, and an introductory gallery explains the finds.
Once you reach Tepic
Tepic Cathedral
Serving the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tepic, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, also called Tepic Cathedral, stands on the main square in the heart of the city.
Museo Amado Nervo
Poet Amado Nervo was born on August 27, 1870, in this mid-19th-century house in downtown Tepic, which opened as a museum dedicated to him on April 27, 1970.
Museo Regional de Nayarit
In the city of Tepic, the Museo Regional de Nayarit focuses on the different cultural traditions of pre-Hispanic Nayarit.
More drives to Tepic
From San Luis Potosí to other places in Mexico
- San Luis Potosí to Guanajuato
- San Luis Potosí to Salamanca
- San Luis Potosí to Calvillo
- San Luis Potosí to Pedro Escobedo
- San Luis Potosí to Celaya
- San Luis Potosí to Jalpa
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from San Luis Potosí to Tepic?
About 5 h 40 min of driving without stops, over 330 miles.
How far is Tepic from San Luis Potosí by car?
About 330 miles (531 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 San Luis Potosí to Tepic?
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 San Luis Potosí to Tepic?
The U.S. State Department rates San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from San Luis Potosí to Tepic?
In order: MEX-57D, MEX-70, MEX-80, MEX-80D, MEX-15D and MEX-15. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from San Luis Potosí to Tepic?
Closest to the road: Teatro José Rosas Moreno (opera house, mile 90, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (museum, mile 90, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (museum, mile 250, 0.5 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.