Amatitán to Chacala is about 127 road miles (205 km): roughly 2 h 20 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance by road | 127 mi (205 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 20 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-70D → MEX-200D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco, Nayarit |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-15D, MEX-70D, MEX-200D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.1 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.
What the drive from Amatitán to Chacala is like
MEX-15D (47 mi) and MEX-70D (18 mi) carry about 51% of the 127 miles. It runs through 2 states: Jalisco, Nayarit. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-15D, MEX-70D and MEX-200D. Of the 4 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Amatitán to Chacala
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-15 | 0–7 | 7 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 7–8 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 8–55 | 47 | Jalisco, Nayarit |
| local roads | 55–89 | 34 | Nayarit |
| MEX-70D | 89–107 | 18 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200D | 107–113 | 6 | Nayarit |
| connecting roads | 113–114 | 1 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200 | 114–122 | 8 | Nayarit |
| local roads | 122–127 | 5 | Nayarit |
- Mile 39 of this route: Jalisco → Nayarit (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Amatitán and Chacala
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): National Museum of Tequila (mile 7), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 19), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 49)
- Nature and outdoors: Rincón de Guayabitos (mile 113)
- Museums and history: National Museum of Tequila (mile 7), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 19), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 49)
National Museum of Tequila
Jalisco's state government took back the National Museum of Tequila in 2026, announcing a reopening with refreshed displays. The museum, known as MUNAT, tells the story of the spirit in the town that shares its name.
Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería
Agave landscapes and mining are the twin themes of the Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería, an interpretive museum in the municipality of Magdalena.
Ixtlán del Rio
Known locally as Los Toriles, the Ixtlán del Río site is famous for a temple with a fully circular floor plan, rare in Mesoamerica. People lived here from about 300 BC to AD 600, and an introductory gallery explains the finds.
Rincón de Guayabitos
Gentle waves are the draw at Rincón de Guayabitos, where roughly two kilometers of shoreline make this Compostela, Nayarit, beach town a favorite escape for people from Tepic and Guadalajara.
More drives to Chacala
- Tequila to Chacala
- El Rosario, Sinaloa to Chacala
- Tepatitlán to Chacala
- Mazatlán to Chacala
- Nochistlán to Chacala
- San Juan de los Lagos to Chacala
From Amatitán to other places in Mexico
- Amatitán to Temacapulín
- Amatitán to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Amatitán to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Amatitán to Real de Asientos
- Amatitán to Pinos
- Amatitán to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Amatitán to Chacala?
About 2 h 20 min of driving without stops, over 127 miles.
What is the driving distance from Amatitán to Chacala?
About 127 miles (205 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 Amatitán to Chacala?
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 Amatitán to Chacala?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Amatitán to Chacala?
In order: MEX-15, MEX-15D, MEX-70D, MEX-200D and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Amatitán and Chacala?
Closest to the road: National Museum of Tequila (museum, mile 7, 0.7 mi from the route); Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (museum, mile 19, 0.5 mi from the route); Ixtlán del Rio (archaeological site, mile 49, 0.5 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.