The Wayro route from Cosalá to Santa Fe de la Laguna is 553 miles (890 km), about 9 h 40 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 553 mi (890 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 40 min |
| Main roads, in order | SIN 402 → SIN 403 → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MICH 39 |
| Mexican states on the route | Sinaloa (Level 4), Nayarit (Level 2), Jalisco (Level 3), Michoacán (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.1 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.
What the drive from Cosalá to Santa Fe de la Laguna is like
MEX-15D (457 mi) and MEX-15 (34 mi) carry about 89% of the 553 miles. MEX-15D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-15 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 4 states: Sinaloa, Nayarit, Jalisco, Michoacán. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Cosalá to Santa Fe de la Laguna, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Sinaloa |
| SIN 402 | 1–34 | 33 | Sinaloa |
| connecting roads | 34–35 | 1 | Sinaloa |
| SIN 403 | 35–47 | 12 | Sinaloa |
| connecting roads | 47–50 | 3 | Sinaloa |
| MEX-15D | 50–383 | 333 | Sinaloa, Nayarit, Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 383–395 | 12 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 395–519 | 124 | Jalisco, Michoacán |
| MICH 39 | 519–531 | 12 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 531–553 | 22 | Michoacán |
- Mile 192 of this route: Sinaloa → Nayarit (state line)
- Mile 335 of this route: Nayarit → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 463 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
Stops between Cosalá and Santa Fe de la Laguna
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 354), Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (mile 397)
- Nature and outdoors: Agua Grande Lagoon (mile 167), Parque Walt Disney (mile 401)
- Museums and history: Tepic Cathedral (mile 273), Museo Regional de Nayarit (mile 273), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 354), National Museum of Tequila (mile 363), Guadalajara Cathedral (mile 399)
Las Labradas
Las Labradas is an archaeological site set right on the coast of the municipality of San Ignacio, in the southern part of the Mexican state of Sinaloa.
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.
Tepic Cathedral
The Immaculate Conception Cathedral, also known as Tepic Cathedral, stands on the main square in the center of Tepic and is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tepic.
Museo Regional de Nayarit
In the city of Tepic, the Museo Regional de Nayarit focuses on the different cultural traditions of pre-Hispanic Nayarit.
Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería
The Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería, an interpretive museum of agave landscape and mining, is located in the municipality of Magdalena, Mexico.
National Museum of Tequila
The National Museum of Tequila (MUNAT) in the town of Tequila tells the story of the spirit that put this corner of Jalisco on the map. The state government took it back in 2026 and announced a reopening with refreshed exhibits.
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.
Guadalajara Cathedral
In the Centro of Guadalajara, the Cathedral of the Assumption of Our Lady is the seat of the Archdiocese of Guadalajara and a minor basilica.
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.
When you get to Santa Fe de la Laguna
Tzintzuntzan
Once the political and economic capital of the Purépecha empire, governed by a hereditary line of uacúsecha, or 'eagle lords,' Tzintzuntzan preserves its yácatas, temple bases that combine rectangular and semicircular platforms around ritual plazas.
More drives to Santa Fe de la Laguna
- Pedro Escobedo to Santa Fe de la Laguna
- Amatitán to Santa Fe de la Laguna
- Cadereyta to Santa Fe de la Laguna
- Tequila to Santa Fe de la Laguna
- Zimapán to Santa Fe de la Laguna
- San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Santa Fe de la Laguna
From Cosalá to other places in Mexico
- Cosalá to Nombre de Dios
- Cosalá to Temacapulín
- Cosalá to Jalpa de Cánovas
- Cosalá to Boca de Pascuales
- Cosalá to Barra de Navidad
- Cosalá to La Manzanilla
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cosalá to Santa Fe de la Laguna?
About 9 h 40 min of driving without stops, over 553 miles.
How far is Santa Fe de la Laguna from Cosalá by car?
About 553 miles (890 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 Cosalá to Santa Fe de la Laguna?
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 Cosalá to Santa Fe de la Laguna?
The U.S. State Department rates Sinaloa Level 4: Do Not Travel; Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Cosalá to Santa Fe de la Laguna use?
In order: SIN 402, SIN 403, MEX-15D, MEX-15 and MICH 39. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Cosalá and Santa Fe de la Laguna?
Closest to the road: Museo Regional de Nayarit (museum, mile 273, 1 mi from the route); Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (museum, mile 354, 0.5 mi from the route); Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (statue, mile 397, 0.8 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.