The Wayro route from Celaya to San Ignacio, Sinaloa is 544 miles (875 km), about 10 h 21 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 544 mi (875 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 21 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-90 → MEX-90D → MEX-110 → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → SIN 407 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guanajuato (Level 3), Michoacán (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Nayarit (Level 2), Sinaloa (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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 Celaya to San Ignacio, Sinaloa is like
MEX-15D (352 mi) and MEX-15 (48 mi) carry about 74% of the 544 miles. MEX-45D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-45, MEX-90, MEX-110, MEX-15 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Guanajuato, Michoacán, Jalisco, Nayarit, Sinaloa. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Celaya to San Ignacio, Sinaloa, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45 | 2–37 | 35 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 37–42 | 5 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-90 | 42–88 | 46 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-90D | 88–101 | 13 | Guanajuato, Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 101–123 | 22 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15D | 123–198 | 75 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 198–208 | 10 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 208–485 | 277 | Jalisco, Nayarit, Sinaloa |
| MEX-15 | 485–523 | 38 | Sinaloa |
| SIN 407 | 523–543 | 20 | Sinaloa |
| local roads | 543–544 | 1 | Sinaloa |
- Mile 99 of this route: Guanajuato → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 129 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 256 of this route: Jalisco → Nayarit (state line)
- Mile 399 of this route: Nayarit → Sinaloa (state line)
Stops between Celaya and San Ignacio, Sinaloa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ixtlán del Rio (mile 267)
- Nature and outdoors: Agua Grande Lagoon (mile 424)
- Museums and history: Irapuato Cathedral (mile 40), Plazuelas (mile 80), Museo de Cera (mile 191), Basílica de San Felipe Neri (mile 192), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 267), Museo Regional de Nayarit (mile 318)
Irapuato Cathedral
Irapuato's cathedral, dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, dates from the 18th century and has a Baroque facade. It served as the seat of the local parish until 2004, when the new Diocese of Irapuato made it a cathedral.
Tequila Corralejo
Tequila Corralejo is distilled in Pénjamo, Guanajuato, at the historic Hacienda de Corralejo, where the brand, established in 1996, offers guided tours and hosts social events.
Plazuelas
Near Pénjamo, Plazuelas flourished between AD 450 and 700. Trails lead to Casas Tapadas, a platform crowned by four pyramid bases, a ball court, and rocks carved with spirals and La Maqueta, a low-relief model of Casas Tapadas.
Museo de Cera
On the Plaza de la Liberación in downtown Guadalajara, the Museo de Cera has 12 rooms with more than 130 wax figures of athletes, singers, actors, politicians and religious figures. It opened in 1994.
Basílica de San Felipe Neri
Guadalajara's Basilica of San Felipe Neri is a Catholic church built in baroque style between 1752 and 1802 by master builder Pedro José Ciprés.
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.
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.
More drives to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
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- Mazamitla to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
From Celaya to other places in Mexico
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- Celaya to Amatitán
- Celaya to Zacatecas
- Celaya to Tequila
- Celaya to Jerez, Zacatecas
- Celaya to Sombrerete
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Celaya to San Ignacio, Sinaloa?
About 10 h 21 min of driving without stops, over 544 miles.
How far is San Ignacio, Sinaloa from Celaya by car?
About 544 miles (875 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 Celaya to San Ignacio, Sinaloa?
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 Celaya to San Ignacio, Sinaloa?
The U.S. State Department rates Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; 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 Celaya to San Ignacio, Sinaloa use?
In order: MEX-45, MEX-45D, MEX-90, MEX-90D, MEX-110, MEX-15D, MEX-15 and SIN 407. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Celaya and San Ignacio, Sinaloa?
Closest to the road: Tequila Corralejo (distillery, mile 65, 1 mi from the route); Ixtlán del Rio (archaeological site, mile 267, 0.6 mi from the route); Museo Regional de Nayarit (museum, mile 318, 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.