The Wayro route from Calvillo to Nuevo Nayarit is 343 miles (552 km), about 6 h 5 min of driving without stops.
| Total distance | 343 mi (552 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 5 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 13.7 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–Nuevo Nayarit drive in a few lines
MEX-80D (86 mi) and MEX-15D (77 mi) carry about 48% of the 343 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.
The route from Calvillo to Nuevo Nayarit, road by road
| 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 |
| connecting roads | 334–338 | 4 | Nayarit |
| local roads | 338–343 | 5 | 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 Nuevo Nayarit
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Descubre (mile 33), Parque Rodolfo Landeros (mile 33), Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 171), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 241)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Rodolfo Landeros (mile 33), Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 171), 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), Teatro Degollado (mile 167), Panteón de Belén (mile 167), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 241)
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
Raised between 1732 and 1769, the cathedral basilica of San Juan de los Lagos draws pilgrims from far away who come to visit the small image of the Virgin kept inside.
Teocaltitan Archaeological Site
Pyramids, sunken patios and a ball court spread over roughly nine hectares at Teocaltitán, close to Jalostotitlán in the Los Altos region.
Teatro Degollado
On Guadalajara's central plaza, along Belén Street between Hidalgo and Morelos avenues, the neoclassical Teatro Degollado is known for its varied performances and artistic design.
Panteón de Belén
A historic cemetery in Guadalajara, Panteón de Belén is known for its legends and offers night tours.
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.
Ixtlán del Rio
Between roughly 300 BC and AD 600, people made their home at Los Toriles in Ixtlán del Río. Today visitors come for its circular temple, a rare design in Mesoamerica.
Rincón de Guayabitos
Rincón de Guayabitos is a beach town in Compostela, Nayarit, with about two kilometers of shore known for gentle waves, a popular getaway from Tepic and Guadalajara.
Once you reach Nuevo Nayarit
Costalegre
Costalegre is a string of beaches, capes and bays of many sizes along Jalisco's Pacific coast, between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo.
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- Salamanca to Nuevo Nayarit
From Calvillo to other places in Mexico
- Calvillo to El Rosario, Sinaloa
- Calvillo to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
- Calvillo to Pinos
- Calvillo to Amatitán
- 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 Nuevo Nayarit?
About 6 h 5 min of driving without stops, over 343 miles.
What is the driving distance from Calvillo to Nuevo Nayarit?
About 343 miles (552 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 Nuevo Nayarit?
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 Nuevo Nayarit?
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.
What roads does the drive from Calvillo to Nuevo Nayarit use?
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.
What are good stops between Calvillo and Nuevo Nayarit?
Closest to the road: Parque Rodolfo Landeros (park, mile 33, 0.5 mi from the route); Museo Descubre (museum, mile 33, 0.9 mi from the route); Ixtlán del Rio (archaeological site, mile 241, 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.