Lagos de Moreno to San Blas is about 274 road miles (441 km): roughly 4 h 32 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance | 274 mi (441 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 4 h 32 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-80 → MEX-80D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → NAY 12 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco, Nayarit |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-80D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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.
How the Lagos de Moreno to San Blas drive plays out
MEX-15D (149 mi) and MEX-80D (85 mi) carry about 85% of the 274 miles. It runs through 2 states: Jalisco, Nayarit. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-80D, MEX-90D and MEX-15D. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Lagos de Moreno to San Blas: the road sequence
| 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 | 130–267 | 137 | Jalisco, Nayarit |
| NAY 12 | 267–272 | 5 | Nayarit |
| local roads | 272–274 | 2 | Nayarit |
- Mile 179 of this route: Jalisco → Nayarit (state line)
Where to stop on the way to San Blas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 120), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 190)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 120)
- Museums and history: Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 29), Museo del Periodismo y las Artes Gráficas (mile 115), Guachimontones (mile 144), National Museum of Tequila (mile 150), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 190), Museo Regional de Nayarit (mile 241)
Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos
Pilgrims come from far and wide to San Juan de los Lagos to see the small image of the Virgin kept in this cathedral basilica, built between 1732 and 1769. Inside are Gothic-style ribbed vaults and a silver-framed Way of the Cross.
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.
Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara
Zapopan's Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara is a public park in Jalisco with a busy event calendar that includes open-air film screenings, live concerts and food festivals.
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.
National Museum of Tequila
In the town of Tequila, MUNAT, the National Museum of Tequila, covers the history of the drink behind the region's fame. Jalisco's state government reclaimed the museum in 2026 and announced it will reopen with updated exhibits.
Ixtlán del Rio
A temple built on a completely round floor plan, unusual anywhere in Mesoamerica, is the highlight at the Ixtlán del Río archaeological site, which locals call Los Toriles. An introductory gallery explains the finds.
Museo Regional de Nayarit
In the city of Tepic, the Museo Regional de Nayarit focuses on the different cultural traditions of pre-Hispanic Nayarit.
More drives to San Blas
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- Tepatitlán to San Blas
- San Juan de los Lagos to San Blas
- Zamora to San Blas
- Colima to San Blas
- Pénjamo to San Blas
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
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Lagos de Moreno to San Blas?
About 4 h 32 min of driving without stops, over 274 miles.
How far is San Blas from Lagos de Moreno by car?
About 274 miles (441 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 San Blas?
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 San Blas?
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.
What roads does the drive from Lagos de Moreno to San Blas use?
In order: MEX-80, MEX-80D, MEX-15D, MEX-15 and NAY 12. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Lagos de Moreno and San Blas?
Closest to the road: Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (park, mile 120, 0.9 mi from the route); Ixtlán del Rio (archaeological site, mile 190, 0.5 mi from the route); Museo Regional de Nayarit (museum, mile 241, 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 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.