The Wayro route from Tampico to Pabellón de Arteaga is 389 miles (626 km), about 8 h 19 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 389 mi (626 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 19 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-70D → MEX-70 → SLP 75D → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → MEX-45 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tamaulipas, Veracruz, San Luis Potosí, Zacatecas, Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-70D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.6 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.
Driving Tampico to Pabellón de Arteaga: the shape of the trip
MEX-70 (167 mi) and MEX-70D (78 mi) carry about 63% of the 389 miles. It runs through 6 states: Tamaulipas, Veracruz, San Luis Potosí, Zacatecas, Jalisco, Aguascalientes. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-70D and MEX-57D. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tampico to Pabellón de Arteaga, road by road
| 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 | 286–369 | 83 | San Luis Potosí, Zacatecas, Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| connecting roads | 369–372 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 372–382 | 10 | Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 382–389 | 7 | Aguascalientes |
- Mile 4 of this route: Tamaulipas → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 39 of this route: Veracruz → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 313 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Zacatecas (state line)
- Mile 316 of this route: Zacatecas → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 355 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
Stops between Tampico and Pabellón de Arteaga
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Escarcega (mile 370)
- Museums and history: Tamtoc (mile 76), Casa Museo Manuel José Othón (mile 269), Museo Escarcega (mile 370), Centro de Artes Visuales (mile 370)
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.
Casa Museo Manuel José Othón
Near Plaza del Carmen in San Luis Potosí, poet Manuel José Othón's birthplace opened as a museum on November 28, 1966, covering his life and work.
Museo Escarcega
Eduardo Escárcega Rangel created this museum in the city of Aguascalientes to show his personal collection of paintings and prints by local, national and international artists.
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.
When you get to Pabellón de Arteaga
Museo de la Insurgencia
A 17th-century estate has housed the Museo de la Insurgencia since 1964. Beyond the story of Mexico's fight for independence, its halls show hacienda work tools and everyday objects from earlier times.
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From Tampico to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Tampico to Pabellón de Arteaga?
About 8 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 389 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tampico to Pabellón de Arteaga?
About 389 miles (626 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 Pabellón de Arteaga?
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 Pabellón de Arteaga?
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; 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 Tampico to Pabellón de Arteaga?
In order: MEX-70D, MEX-70, SLP 75D, MEX-57D, MEX-57 and MEX-45. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Tampico to Pabellón de Arteaga?
Closest to the road: Casa Museo Manuel José Othón (museum, mile 269, 1 mi from the route); Museo Escarcega (art museum, mile 370, 0.4 mi from the route); Centro de Artes Visuales (art museum, mile 370, 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.