Tampico to Temacapulín is about 427 road miles (687 km): roughly 8 h 48 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Total distance | 427 mi (687 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 48 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-70D → MEX-70 → SLP 75D → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → MEX-80 → MEX-80D |
| Mexican states on the route | Tamaulipas, Veracruz, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-70D, MEX-57D, MEX-80D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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 Tampico to Temacapulín
MEX-70 (102 mi) and MEX-70D (78 mi) carry about 42% of the 427 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 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Tampico and Temacapulín
| 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 | 382–408 | 26 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 408–410 | 2 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 410–427 | 17 | 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)
Stops between Tampico and Temacapulín
- 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), Centro de las Artes de San Luis Potosí (mile 270), Casa Mariano Jiménez (mile 270), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 358), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 359), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 387), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 394)
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.
Centro de las Artes de San Luis Potosí
San Luis Potosí's Centro de las Artes Centenario occupies the state's former penitentiary on Calzada de Guadalupe, an eclectic-style building listed as a historic monument 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.
Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera
The Museo Casa Agustín Rivera Altos de Jalisco is a museum in the town of Lagos de Moreno, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.
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
Gothic-style ribbed vaults rise over the interior of San Juan de los Lagos' cathedral basilica, built from 1732 to 1769, where you'll also find a silver-framed Way of the Cross.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Tampico to Temacapulín?
About 8 h 48 min of driving without stops, over 427 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tampico to Temacapulín?
About 427 miles (687 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 Temacapulín?
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 Temacapulín?
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.
What roads does the drive from Tampico to Temacapulín use?
In order: MEX-70D, MEX-70, SLP 75D, MEX-57D, MEX-57, MEX-80 and MEX-80D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Tampico to Temacapulín?
Closest to the road: Casa Mariano Jiménez (museum, mile 270, 1 mi from the route); 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). 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.