By road, Tepatitlán and Rioverde are about 248 miles (399 km) apart, or roughly 4 h 59 min of driving.
| Distance | 248 mi (399 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-80 → MEX-80D → SLP 80D → MEX-57D → MEX-70 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-80D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
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 Tepatitlán–Rioverde drive in a few lines
MEX-80D (81 mi) and MEX-70 (68 mi) carry about 60% of the 248 miles. It runs through 3 states: Jalisco, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-80D and MEX-57D. Of the 6 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Tepatitlán and Rioverde
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 1–7 | 6 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 7–47 | 40 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 47–80 | 33 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 80–121 | 41 | Jalisco, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 80D | 121–169 | 48 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 169–171 | 2 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 171–177 | 6 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70 | 177–245 | 68 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 245–248 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
- Mile 104 of this route: Jalisco → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 116 of this route: Guanajuato → San Luis Potosí (state line)
Places worth a stop between Tepatitlán and Rioverde
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 70), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 70)
- Nature and outdoors: El Gogorrón National Park (mile 152), El Potosí National Park (mile 222)
- Museums and history: Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 35), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 42), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 70), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 70)
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.
Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos
Pilgrims come from far and wide to San Juan de los Lagos to see the small image of the Virgin kept in this cathedral basilica, built between 1732 and 1769. Inside are Gothic-style ribbed vaults and a silver-framed Way of the Cross.
Teatro José Rosas Moreno
Named after Jalisco writer José Rosas Moreno, this theater in Lagos de Moreno took decades to finish: work started in 1867, and it opened on May 5, 1907.
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.
El Gogorrón National Park
Decreed a national park in 1936, Gogorrón in San Luis Potosí mixes desert scrub and grassland with pine-oak forest on its heights, and hot-spring balnearios lie within its bounds.
El Potosí National Park
El Potosí National Park is a protected area in the state of San Luis Potosí, covering about 20 square kilometers.
More drives to Rioverde
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- Mexico City to Rioverde
- Cuernavaca to Rioverde
- Tlaxcala to Rioverde
From Tepatitlán to other places in Mexico
- Tepatitlán to Pabellón de Arteaga
- Tepatitlán to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Tepatitlán to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Tepatitlán to Calvillo
- Tepatitlán to Real de Asientos
- Tepatitlán to Jerez, Zacatecas
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tepatitlán to Rioverde?
About 4 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 248 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tepatitlán to Rioverde?
About 248 miles (399 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 Tepatitlán to Rioverde?
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 Tepatitlán to Rioverde?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tepatitlán to Rioverde use?
In order: MEX-80, MEX-80D, SLP 80D, MEX-57D and MEX-70. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Tepatitlán and Rioverde?
Closest to the road: Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (basilica, mile 42, 2 mi from the route); Teatro José Rosas Moreno (opera house, mile 70, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (museum, mile 70, 0.4 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.