The Wayro route from El Rosario, Sinaloa to Cadereyta is 514 miles (827 km), about 8 h 59 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 514 mi (827 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-110 → MEX-90 → MEX-45D → MEX-57D → QRO 4 → QRO 5 |
| Mexican states on the route | Sinaloa (Level 4), Nayarit (Level 2), Jalisco (Level 3), Michoacán (Level 4), Guanajuato (Level 3), Querétaro (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D, MEX-45D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.6 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 El Rosario, Sinaloa to Cadereyta is like
MEX-15D (309 mi) and MEX-45D (68 mi) carry about 73% of the 514 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-45D, MEX-57D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15, MEX-110, MEX-90 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 6 states: Sinaloa, Nayarit, Jalisco, Michoacán, Guanajuato, Querétaro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from El Rosario, Sinaloa to Cadereyta, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Sinaloa |
| MEX-15D | 2–239 | 237 | Sinaloa, Nayarit, Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 239–250 | 11 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 250–322 | 72 | Jalisco, Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 322–359 | 37 | Michoacán, Guanajuato |
| MEX-90 | 359–404 | 45 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 404–472 | 68 | Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 472–482 | 10 | Querétaro |
| QRO 4 | 482–501 | 19 | Querétaro |
| QRO 5 | 501–506 | 5 | Querétaro |
| local roads | 506–514 | 8 | Querétaro |
- Mile 47 of this route: Sinaloa → Nayarit (state line)
- Mile 191 of this route: Nayarit → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 318 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 349 of this route: Michoacán → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 463 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
Stops between El Rosario, Sinaloa and Cadereyta
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro (mile 470)
- Nature and outdoors: Agua Grande Lagoon (mile 22), Agua Azul (mile 255)
- Museums and history: Museo Regional de Nayarit (mile 128), Guachimontones (mile 225), Museo del Tequila y el Mariachi (mile 255), Plazuelas (mile 367), Irapuato Cathedral (mile 406), Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro (mile 470)
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.
Museo Regional de Nayarit
In the city of Tepic, the Museo Regional de Nayarit focuses on the different cultural traditions of pre-Hispanic Nayarit.
Guachimontones
Near the town of Teuchitlán, Guachimontones is known for its circular structures. INAH describes it as the first large population center in western Mexico, emerging around 1000 BC, with two ball courts and about 40 circular buildings across 20 hectares.
Agua Azul
Parque Agua Azul is an urban park on Calzada Independencia in Guadalajara's historic center, a green stop close to downtown.
Museo del Tequila y el Mariachi
The Museo del Tequila y el Mariachi is a space devoted to showing and sharing the culture of tequila and mariachi, both part of Mexico's heritage and cultural identity.
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.
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.
Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro
Inside the 18th-century Baroque former Capuchin convent in Querétaro's historic center, the Museo de la Ciudad hosts contemporary visual art along with music, film and theater.
College of Santa Cruz de Querétaro
Querétaro's College of Santa Cruz was a Franciscan missionary college in New Spain, the second Catholic college in the Americas set up to train missionaries.
More drives to Cadereyta
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- Guanajuato to Cadereyta
- Pénjamo to Cadereyta
- San Juan de los Lagos to Cadereyta
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- Uruapan to Cadereyta
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from El Rosario, Sinaloa to Cadereyta?
About 8 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 514 miles.
How far is Cadereyta from El Rosario, Sinaloa by car?
About 514 miles (827 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 El Rosario, Sinaloa to Cadereyta?
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 El Rosario, Sinaloa to Cadereyta?
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; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from El Rosario, Sinaloa to Cadereyta use?
In order: MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-110, MEX-90, MEX-45D, MEX-57D, QRO 4 and QRO 5. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between El Rosario, Sinaloa and Cadereyta?
Closest to the road: Agua Azul (park, mile 255, 1 mi from the route); Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro (museum, mile 470, 1 mi from the route); College of Santa Cruz de Querétaro (catholic seminary, mile 471, 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.