The Wayro route from Irapuato to San Ignacio, Sinaloa is 503 miles (810 km), about 9 h 30 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 503 mi (810 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 30 min |
| Main roads, in order | 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-90D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.1 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 Irapuato to San Ignacio, Sinaloa is like
MEX-15D (352 mi) and MEX-15 (47 mi) carry about 79% of the 503 miles. MEX-90D, MEX-15D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-90, MEX-110, MEX-15 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Guanajuato, Michoacán, Jalisco, Nayarit, Sinaloa. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Irapuato to San Ignacio, Sinaloa, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-90 | 2–47 | 45 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-90D | 47–61 | 14 | Guanajuato, Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 61–83 | 22 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15D | 83–158 | 75 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 158–167 | 9 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 167–444 | 277 | Jalisco, Nayarit, Sinaloa |
| connecting roads | 444–445 | 1 | Sinaloa |
| MEX-15 | 445–483 | 38 | Sinaloa |
| SIN 407 | 483–503 | 20 | Sinaloa |
- Mile 59 of this route: Guanajuato → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 88 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 216 of this route: Jalisco → Nayarit (state line)
- Mile 359 of this route: Nayarit → Sinaloa (state line)
Stops between Irapuato and San Ignacio, Sinaloa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 196)
- Nature and outdoors: Agua Azul (mile 150), Agua Grande Lagoon (mile 383)
- Museums and history: Plazuelas (mile 39), Universidad de Guadalajara. Museo de las Artes (mile 152), Guachimontones (mile 181), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 196), Tepic Cathedral (mile 277), Museo Regional de Nayarit (mile 277)
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.
Agua Azul
Parque Agua Azul is an urban park on Calzada Independencia in Guadalajara's historic center, a green stop close to downtown.
Universidad de Guadalajara. Museo de las Artes
The University of Guadalajara's Museo de las Artes, known as MUSA, opened on October 10, 1994, and was expanded in 2013.
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.
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.
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.
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 Irapuato to other places in Mexico
- Irapuato to Paracho
- Irapuato to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Irapuato to Amatitán
- Irapuato to Tequila
- Irapuato to Jerez, Zacatecas
- Irapuato to Sombrerete
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Irapuato to San Ignacio, Sinaloa?
About 9 h 30 min of driving without stops, over 503 miles.
How far is San Ignacio, Sinaloa from Irapuato by car?
About 503 miles (810 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 Irapuato 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 Irapuato 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 Irapuato to San Ignacio, Sinaloa use?
In order: 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 Irapuato and San Ignacio, Sinaloa?
Closest to the road: Agua Azul (park, mile 150, 1 mi from the route); Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (museum, mile 196, 0.6 mi from the route); Museo Regional de Nayarit (museum, mile 277, 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.