The Wayro route from Lagos de Moreno to Mismaloya is 316 miles (508 km), about 5 h 19 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 316 mi (508 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 19 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-80 → MEX-80D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-70D → MEX-200D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco, Nayarit |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-80D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D, MEX-70D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.6 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.
The Lagos de Moreno–Mismaloya drive in a few lines
MEX-80D (85 mi) and MEX-15D (78 mi) carry about 52% of the 316 miles. It runs through 2 states: Jalisco, Nayarit. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-80D, MEX-90D and MEX-15D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Lagos de Moreno to Mismaloya
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 1–24 | 23 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 24–109 | 85 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 109–121 | 12 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 121–130 | 9 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 130–196 | 66 | Jalisco, Nayarit |
| local roads | 196–230 | 34 | Nayarit |
| MEX-70D | 230–248 | 18 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200D | 248–301 | 53 | Nayarit, Jalisco |
| MEX-200 | 301–316 | 15 | Jalisco |
- Mile 179 of this route: Jalisco → Nayarit (state line)
- Mile 292 of this route: Nayarit → Jalisco (state line)
Places worth a stop between Lagos de Moreno and Mismaloya
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ixtlán del Rio (mile 190), Rosita Beach (mile 308)
- Nature and outdoors: Rincón de Guayabitos (mile 258), Costalegre (mile 303), Rosita Beach (mile 308)
- Museums and history: Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 29), Basílica de San Felipe Neri (mile 115), Museo del Periodismo y las Artes Gráficas (mile 115), Guachimontones (mile 144), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 190)
Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos
Gothic-style ribbed vaults rise over the interior of San Juan de los Lagos' cathedral basilica, built from 1732 to 1769, where you'll also find a silver-framed Way of the Cross.
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.
Museo del Periodismo y las Artes Gráficas
The Museo del Periodismo y las Artes Gráficas stands on Paseo Alcalde, formerly Avenida Alcalde, in the city of Guadalajara, Jalisco.
Guachimontones
About 40 circular buildings and two ball courts spread over 20 hectares at Guachimontones, outside Teuchitlán. INAH calls it western Mexico's first large population center, dating back to around 1000 BC.
Ixtlán del Rio
Between roughly 300 BC and AD 600, people made their home at Los Toriles in Ixtlán del Río. Today visitors come for its circular temple, a rare design in Mesoamerica.
Rincón de Guayabitos
Visitors from Guadalajara and Tepic often head to this Nayarit beach town in the municipality of Compostela. Its shore runs about two kilometers, and the waves tend to be calm.
Costalegre
Costalegre is a string of beaches, capes and bays of many sizes along Jalisco's Pacific coast, between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo.
Parque Lineal
Parque Lineal is a linear park in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, with a skatepark among its features.
Rosita Beach
Next to the Malecón in Puerto Vallarta's Centro, Rosita Beach shares its name with one of the city's long-standing hotels.
In Mismaloya itself
Vallarta Botanical Garden
At about 1,300 feet above sea level near Puerto Vallarta, the Vallarta Botanical Garden covers 79 acres, 73 of them set aside as a reserve, and has been open to the public since 2005.
More drives to Mismaloya
- San Blas to Mismaloya
- Tepic to Mismaloya
- Tequila to Mismaloya
- Amatitán to Mismaloya
- Guadalajara to Mismaloya
- Ajijic to Mismaloya
From Lagos de Moreno to other places in Mexico
- Lagos de Moreno to Real de Asientos
- Lagos de Moreno to Amatitán
- Lagos de Moreno to Tequila
- Lagos de Moreno to San Luis Soyatlán
- Lagos de Moreno to Bernal
- Lagos de Moreno to Ezequiel Montes
Continue Your Adventure
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- Lagos de Moreno to Tlaltizapán Road Trip: Route, Tolls & Stops
- Lagos de Moreno to Tecomán Road Trip: Where to Stop on the Way
- Lagos de Moreno to Zacatelco Road Trip: Route, Tolls & Stops
- Lagos de Moreno to Xico Road Trip: Route, Tolls & Stops
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Lagos de Moreno to Mismaloya?
About 5 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 316 miles.
How far is Mismaloya from Lagos de Moreno by car?
About 316 miles (508 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 Lagos de Moreno to Mismaloya?
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 Lagos de Moreno to Mismaloya?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Lagos de Moreno to Mismaloya?
In order: MEX-80, MEX-80D, MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-70D, MEX-200D and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Lagos de Moreno to Mismaloya?
Closest to the road: Ixtlán del Rio (archaeological site, mile 190, 0.5 mi from the route); Costalegre (beach, mile 303, 1 mi from the route); Rosita Beach (beach, mile 308, 0.2 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 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: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place 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.