Plan on about 5 h 52 min of driving for the 337-mile (542 km) trip from Calvillo to Bucerías, before any stops.
| Distance by road | 337 mi (542 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 52 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-70 → MEX-71 → MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-80D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-70D → MEX-200D |
| Mexican states on the route | Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Nayarit |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-45D, MEX-80D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.5 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 Calvillo–Bucerías drive in a few lines
MEX-80D (86 mi) and MEX-15D (77 mi) carry about 48% of the 337 miles. It runs through 3 states: Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Nayarit. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-45D, MEX-80D and MEX-90D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Calvillo to Bucerías
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-70 | 0–26 | 26 | Aguascalientes |
| connecting roads | 26–27 | 1 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-71 | 27–33 | 6 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 33–49 | 16 | Aguascalientes, Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 49–63 | 14 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 63–75 | 12 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 75–161 | 86 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 161–173 | 12 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 173–182 | 9 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 182–247 | 65 | Jalisco, Nayarit |
| local roads | 247–281 | 34 | Nayarit |
| MEX-70D | 281–300 | 19 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200D | 300–334 | 34 | Nayarit |
| local roads | 334–337 | 3 | Nayarit |
- Mile 46 of this route: Aguascalientes → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 231 of this route: Jalisco → Nayarit (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Calvillo and Bucerías
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Descubre (mile 33), Parque Rodolfo Landeros (mile 33), Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (mile 168), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 211)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Rodolfo Landeros (mile 33), Parque Walt Disney (mile 165), Rincón de Guayabitos (mile 310)
- Museums and history: Museo Descubre (mile 33), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 81), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 88), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 211)
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.
Parque Rodolfo Landeros
Also called Parque Héroes, this environmental and recreation park on Avenida José María Chávez in Aguascalientes has an artificial lake, bike rentals and several other attractions.
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.
Teocaltitan Archaeological Site
Near Jalostotitlán in the Los Altos region, the Teocaltitán site holds pyramids, sunken patios and a ball court spread across about nine hectares, built by a people who dominated much of the area from AD 400 to 900.
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.
Convento de Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro
Better known as El Perpetuo Socorro, this Guadalajara church is home to a Passionist convent that has housed the order's postulants since 2020.
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.
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.
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.
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From Calvillo to other places in Mexico
- Calvillo to El Rosario, Sinaloa
- Calvillo to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
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- Calvillo to Ajijic
- Calvillo to San Luis Soyatlán
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Calvillo to Bucerías?
About 5 h 52 min of driving without stops, over 337 miles.
What is the driving distance from Calvillo to Bucerías?
About 337 miles (542 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 Calvillo to Bucerías?
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 Calvillo to Bucerías?
The U.S. State Department rates Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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 Calvillo to Bucerías?
In order: MEX-70, MEX-71, MEX-45, MEX-45D, MEX-80D, MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-70D and MEX-200D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Calvillo to Bucerías?
Closest to the road: Parque Rodolfo Landeros (park, mile 33, 0.5 mi from the route); Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (statue, mile 168, 0.8 mi from the route); Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (museum, mile 211, 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.