By road, Tampico and Amatitán are about 503 miles (809 km) apart, or roughly 9 h 43 min of driving.
| Total distance | 503 mi (809 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 43 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-70D → MEX-70 → SLP 75D → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → MEX-80 → MEX-80D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tamaulipas, Veracruz, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-70D, MEX-57D, MEX-80D, MEX-90D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.1 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.
Driving Tampico to Amatitán: the shape of the trip
MEX-80D (127 mi) and MEX-70 (102 mi) carry about 46% of the 503 miles. It runs through 5 states: Tamaulipas, Veracruz, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-70D, MEX-57D and MEX-80D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Tampico to Amatitán
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Tamaulipas |
| MEX-70D | 2–6 | 4 | Tamaulipas, Veracruz |
| MEX-70 | 6–68 | 62 | Veracruz, San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70D | 68–142 | 74 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70 | 142–164 | 22 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 75D | 164–229 | 65 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 229–231 | 2 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 231–252 | 21 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 252–267 | 15 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 267–277 | 10 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 277–286 | 9 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70 | 286–304 | 18 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-80 | 304–307 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-80D | 307–349 | 42 | San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 349–382 | 33 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 382–467 | 85 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 467–479 | 12 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 479–503 | 24 | Jalisco |
- Mile 4 of this route: Tamaulipas → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 39 of this route: Veracruz → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 314 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 324 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
What to see on the way from Tampico to Amatitán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 358), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 359)
- Museums and history: Tamtoc (mile 76), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 358), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 359), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 394), Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 469), Museum of Paleontology of Guadalajara (mile 472), Universidad de Guadalajara. Museo de las Artes (mile 473)
Tamtoc
Tamtoc, also called Tamohí, is an archaeological site of the Huastec culture in Tamuín, San Luis Potosí, studied and restored since 2000 by a team led by archaeologist Estela Martínez Mora.
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.
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.
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.
Teocaltitan Archaeological Site
Near Jalostotitlán in the Los Altos region, the Teocaltitán site holds pyramids, sunken patios and a ball court spread across about nine hectares, built by a people who dominated much of the area from AD 400 to 900.
Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque
On Independencia Street in central Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, the Museo Regional de la Cerámica is one of the city's two main ceramics museums, alongside the Pantaleón Panduro Museum.
Museum of Paleontology of Guadalajara
Inside Guadalajara's Parque Agua Azul, the Museum of Paleontology opened in 2000 as one of only a few Mexican museums devoted to fossils, with exhibits developed with Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH).
Universidad de Guadalajara. Museo de las Artes
The University of Guadalajara's Museo de las Artes, known as MUSA, opened on October 10, 1994, and was expanded in 2013.
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From Tampico to other places in Mexico
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- Tampico to Omitlán
- Tampico to Actopan
- Tampico to Calpulalpan
- Tampico to Zacatelco
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Tampico to Amatitán?
About 9 h 43 min of driving without stops, over 503 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tampico to Amatitán?
About 503 miles (809 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 Tampico 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 Tampico to Amatitán?
The U.S. State Department rates Tamaulipas Level 4: Do Not Travel; Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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 Tampico to Amatitán?
In order: MEX-70D, MEX-70, SLP 75D, MEX-57D, MEX-57, 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 Tampico and Amatitán?
Closest to the road: Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (museum, mile 358, 0.4 mi from the route); Teatro José Rosas Moreno (opera house, mile 359, 0.3 mi from the route); Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (museum, mile 469, 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.