The Wayro route from El Rosario, Sinaloa to Temacapulín is 337 miles (542 km), about 5 h 54 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 337 mi (542 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 54 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-80D → MEX-80 |
| Mexican states on the route | Sinaloa (Level 4), Nayarit (Level 2), Jalisco (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D, MEX-80D |
| 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.
What the drive from El Rosario, Sinaloa to Temacapulín is like
MEX-15D (257 mi) and MEX-80D (33 mi) carry about 86% of the 337 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-80D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15, MEX-80 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Sinaloa, Nayarit, Jalisco. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from El Rosario, Sinaloa to Temacapulín, 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 | 250–270 | 20 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 270–273 | 3 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 273–306 | 33 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 306–311 | 5 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 311–314 | 3 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 314–337 | 23 | Jalisco |
- Mile 47 of this route: Sinaloa → Nayarit (state line)
- Mile 191 of this route: Nayarit → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between El Rosario, Sinaloa and Temacapulín
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 209), Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 249), Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (mile 252)
- Nature and outdoors: Agua Grande Lagoon (mile 22), Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 249)
- Museums and history: Tepic Cathedral (mile 128), Museo Amado Nervo (mile 128), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 209), National Museum of Tequila (mile 219), Guachimontones (mile 225), Museo del Tequila y el Mariachi (mile 254)
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 Amado Nervo
Poet Amado Nervo was born on August 27, 1870, in this mid-19th-century house in downtown Tepic, which opened as a museum dedicated to him on April 27, 1970.
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.
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.
Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara
Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara is a public park in Zapopan, Jalisco, that hosts many events, including concerts, outdoor movie screenings and food festivals.
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 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.
More drives to Temacapulín
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- Real de Asientos to Temacapulín
- Pinos to Temacapulín
- Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Temacapulín
From El Rosario, Sinaloa to other places in Mexico
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- El Rosario, Sinaloa to Real de Asientos
- El Rosario, Sinaloa to Pinos
- El Rosario, Sinaloa to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- El Rosario, Sinaloa to Amatitán
- El Rosario, Sinaloa to Ajijic
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from El Rosario, Sinaloa to Temacapulín?
About 5 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 337 miles.
How far is Temacapulín from El Rosario, Sinaloa by car?
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 El Rosario, Sinaloa to Temacapulín?
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 Temacapulín?
The U.S. State Department rates Sinaloa Level 4: Do Not Travel; Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from El Rosario, Sinaloa to Temacapulín use?
In order: MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-80D and MEX-80. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between El Rosario, Sinaloa and Temacapulín?
Closest to the road: Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (museum, mile 209, 0.6 mi from the route); Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (park, mile 249, 0.9 mi from the route); Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (statue, mile 252, 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.