Plan on about 5 h 50 min of driving for the 334-mile (537 km) trip from Bucerías to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes, before any stops.
| Total distance | 334 mi (537 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-200D → MEX-70D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-80D → MEX-45D → MEX-45 → AGS 19 |
| Mexican states on the route | Nayarit, Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-200D, MEX-70D, MEX-15D, MEX-80D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.3 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.
The Bucerías–San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes drive in a few lines
MEX-15D (85 mi) and MEX-80D (72 mi) carry about 47% of the 334 miles. It runs through 3 states: Nayarit, Jalisco, Aguascalientes. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-200D, MEX-70D and MEX-15D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Bucerías and San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200D | 3–37 | 34 | Nayarit |
| MEX-70D | 37–89 | 52 | Nayarit |
| MEX-15D | 89–155 | 66 | Nayarit, Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 155–167 | 12 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 167–186 | 19 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 186–190 | 4 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 190–262 | 72 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 262–275 | 13 | Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 275–288 | 13 | Jalisco |
| MEX-45 | 288–318 | 30 | Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 318–321 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 321–324 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
| connecting roads | 324–325 | 1 | Aguascalientes |
| AGS 19 | 325–333 | 8 | Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 333–334 | 1 | Aguascalientes |
- Mile 107 of this route: Nayarit → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 292 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
Stops between Bucerías and San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ixtlán del Rio (mile 96), Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 165), Museo Descubre (mile 304), Aguascalientes Cathedral (mile 306)
- Nature and outdoors: Rincón de Guayabitos (mile 27), Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 165)
- Museums and history: Ixtlán del Rio (mile 96), Universidad de Guadalajara. Museo de las Artes (mile 170), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 249), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 256), Museo Descubre (mile 304), Aguascalientes Cathedral (mile 306)
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.
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.
Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara
Zapopan's Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara is a public park in Jalisco with a busy event calendar that includes open-air film screenings, live concerts and food festivals.
Universidad de Guadalajara. Museo de las Artes
The University of Guadalajara's Museo de las Artes, known as MUSA, opened on October 10, 1994, and was expanded in 2013.
Diana Theatre
The Diana Theatre, or Teatro Diana, is an indoor theater in Guadalajara, in the state of Jalisco, with seating for 2,345 people.
Teocaltitan Archaeological Site
A people who dominated much of Los Altos between AD 400 and 900 built Teocaltitán, near Jalostotitlán. The site's pyramids, sunken patios and ball court cover about nine hectares.
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.
Museo Descubre
Museo Descubre is a hands-on, interactive museum in the city of Aguascalientes whose spiral-shaped interior leads inward along various paths of knowledge.
Aguascalientes Cathedral
The cathedral of Aguascalientes stands on the Plaza de la Patria in the city's historic center.
Once you reach San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
Santuario del Cristo Roto, San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
A 28-meter broken Christ, the Cristo Roto, stands on an island in the Presidente Calles dam at San José de Gracia, reachable only by boat. Sculptors Erasmo Aguilar and Miguel Romo Santino made it to recall what the town lost when the dam was built.
More drives to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Jerez, Zacatecas to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- El Rosario, Sinaloa to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Tepatitlán to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Amatitán to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Ajijic to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Tequila to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
From Bucerías to other places in Mexico
- Bucerías to San Ignacio, Sinaloa, Sinaloa
- Bucerías to Santa Fe de la Laguna
- Bucerías to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Bucerías to Zirahuén
- Bucerías to Real de Asientos
- Bucerías to Cuanajo
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Bucerías to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes?
About 5 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 334 miles.
How far is San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes from Bucerías by car?
About 334 miles (537 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 Bucerías to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes?
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 Bucerías to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes?
The U.S. State Department rates Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Bucerías to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes use?
In order: MEX-200D, MEX-70D, MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-80D, MEX-45D, MEX-45 and AGS 19. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Bucerías to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes?
Closest to the road: Ixtlán del Rio (archaeological site, mile 96, 0.5 mi from the route); Museo Descubre (museum, mile 304, 0.2 mi from the route); Aguascalientes Cathedral (cathedral, mile 306, 0.1 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 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.