Tequila to General Zaragoza is about 439 road miles (706 km): roughly 9 h 16 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance | 439 mi (706 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 16 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-80D → MEX-80 → MEX-70 → MEX-57D → SLP 32 → MEX-57 → SLP 29 → NL 3 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.5 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.
The Tequila–General Zaragoza drive in a few lines
MEX-80D (114 mi) and MEX-57 (88 mi) carry about 46% of the 439 miles. It runs through 4 states: Jalisco, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-15D, MEX-80D and MEX-57D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tequila to General Zaragoza, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 4–25 | 21 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 25–36 | 11 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 36–56 | 20 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 56–59 | 3 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 59–131 | 72 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 131–164 | 33 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 164–206 | 42 | Jalisco, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-80 | 206–209 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70 | 209–226 | 17 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 226–235 | 9 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 235–239 | 4 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 32 | 239–248 | 9 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 248–260 | 12 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 260–281 | 21 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 281–357 | 76 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 357–362 | 5 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 362–363 | 1 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 29 | 363–391 | 28 | San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León |
| NL 3 | 391–397 | 6 | Nuevo León |
| local roads | 397–439 | 42 | Nuevo León |
- Mile 189 of this route: Jalisco → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 199 of this route: Guanajuato → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 370 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Nuevo León (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Tequila and General Zaragoza
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (mile 38), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 154), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 155)
- Museums and history: Guadalajara city museum (mile 40), Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 43), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 126), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 154), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 155), San Luis Potosí Cathedral (mile 240), Matehuala Cathedral (mile 362)
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.
Guadalajara city museum
Guadalajara's city museum (Museo de la Ciudad), in the historic center, opened on February 14, 1992, and covers the city's history and many sides of its culture.
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.
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.
San Luis Potosí Cathedral
San Luis Potosí's cathedral anchors the city's historic center, which UNESCO lists as a component of the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro World Heritage Site.
Matehuala Cathedral
Still open for worship, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral serves as the seat of the Catholic Diocese of Matehuala, a city in the state of San Luis Potosí.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Tequila to General Zaragoza?
About 9 h 16 min of driving without stops, over 439 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tequila to General Zaragoza?
About 439 miles (706 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 Tequila to General Zaragoza?
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 Tequila to General Zaragoza?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Nuevo León Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tequila to General Zaragoza use?
In order: MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-80D, MEX-80, MEX-70, MEX-57D, SLP 32, MEX-57, SLP 29 and NL 3. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Tequila and General Zaragoza?
Closest to the road: Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (statue, mile 38, 0.8 mi from the route); Teatro José Rosas Moreno (opera house, mile 154, 0.3 mi from the route); Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (museum, mile 155, 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.