The Wayro route from Aguascalientes to Cosalá is 535 miles (861 km), about 9 h 12 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 535 mi (861 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 12 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-80D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → SIN 403 → SIN 402 |
| Mexican states on the route | Aguascalientes (Level 2), Jalisco (Level 3), Nayarit (Level 2), Sinaloa (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D, MEX-80D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
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.
What the drive from Aguascalientes to Cosalá is like
MEX-15D (345 mi) and MEX-80D (87 mi) carry about 81% of the 535 miles. MEX-45D, MEX-80D, MEX-15D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-45, MEX-15 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Nayarit, Sinaloa. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Aguascalientes to Cosalá, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 2–19 | 17 | Aguascalientes, Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 19–33 | 14 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 33–45 | 12 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 45–132 | 87 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 132–144 | 12 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 144–152 | 8 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 152–485 | 333 | Jalisco, Nayarit, Sinaloa |
| connecting roads | 485–488 | 3 | Sinaloa |
| SIN 403 | 488–500 | 12 | Sinaloa |
| connecting roads | 500–501 | 1 | Sinaloa |
| SIN 402 | 501–534 | 33 | Sinaloa |
| local roads | 534–535 | 1 | Sinaloa |
- Mile 16 of this route: Aguascalientes → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 201 of this route: Jalisco → Nayarit (state line)
- Mile 344 of this route: Nayarit → Sinaloa (state line)
Stops between Aguascalientes and Cosalá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (mile 139), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 181)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Walt Disney (mile 135), Agua Grande Lagoon (mile 369)
- Museums and history: Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 51), Casa Museo López Portillo (mile 137), Guachimontones (mile 167), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 181), Museo Regional de Nayarit (mile 262)
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.
Parque Walt Disney
Despite sharing a name with Walt Disney, this recreational space in Guadalajara's Colonia Olímpica has no direct theme tied to Disney's amusement parks.
Casa Museo López Portillo
Opened on May 10, 1982, this house museum in Guadalajara's historic center showcases decorative arts and promotes work by young artists from the metro area.
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.
Guachimontones
Near the town of Teuchitlán, Guachimontones is known for its circular structures. INAH describes it as the first large population center in western Mexico, emerging around 1000 BC, with two ball courts and about 40 circular buildings across 20 hectares.
Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería
The Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería, an interpretive museum of agave landscape and mining, is located in the municipality of Magdalena, Mexico.
Museo Regional de Nayarit
In the city of Tepic, the Museo Regional de Nayarit focuses on the different cultural traditions of pre-Hispanic Nayarit.
Agua Grande Lagoon
Agua Grande is a large coastal lagoon in the Mexican state of Sinaloa that drains into the Pacific Ocean through the Teacapán Estuary.
Las Labradas
Las Labradas is an archaeological site set right on the coast of the municipality of San Ignacio, in the southern part of the Mexican state of Sinaloa.
More drives to Cosalá
- Sombrerete to Cosalá
- San Juan de los Lagos to Cosalá
- Tepatitlán to Cosalá
- Guadalajara to Cosalá
- Tequila to Cosalá
- Zamora to Cosalá
From Aguascalientes to other places in Mexico
- Aguascalientes to Jerez, Zacatecas
- Aguascalientes to Fresnillo
- Aguascalientes to Nombre de Dios
- Aguascalientes to El Rosario, Sinaloa
- Aguascalientes to Mazatlán
- Aguascalientes to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Aguascalientes to Cosalá?
About 9 h 12 min of driving without stops, over 535 miles.
How far is Cosalá from Aguascalientes by car?
About 535 miles (861 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 Aguascalientes to Cosalá?
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 Aguascalientes to Cosalá?
The U.S. State Department rates Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Sinaloa Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Aguascalientes to Cosalá use?
In order: MEX-45, MEX-45D, MEX-80D, MEX-15D, MEX-15, SIN 403 and SIN 402. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Aguascalientes and Cosalá?
Closest to the road: Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (statue, mile 139, 0.8 mi from the route); Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (museum, mile 181, 0.6 mi from the route); Museo Regional de Nayarit (museum, mile 262, 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 mile 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 (roughly 2 to 7 miles depending on the type, farther for World Heritage sites): at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, with no more than five of one type, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place and city 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.