The Wayro route from Lo de Marcos to Nuevo Ideal is 428 miles (688 km), about 7 h 52 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 428 mi (688 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 52 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-200 → MEX-200D → MEX-15D → MEX-40D → MEX-45 → MEX-23 |
| Mexican states on the route | Nayarit, Sinaloa, Durango |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-200D, MEX-15D, MEX-40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
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 Lo de Marcos to Nuevo Ideal drive plays out
MEX-15D (153 mi) and MEX-40D (136 mi) carry about 68% of the 428 miles. It runs through 3 states: Nayarit, Sinaloa, Durango. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-200D, MEX-15D and MEX-40D. None of the 6 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Road-by-road breakdown: Lo de Marcos to Nuevo Ideal
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200 | 1–4 | 3 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200D | 4–14 | 10 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200 | 14–66 | 52 | Nayarit |
| MEX-15D | 66–219 | 153 | Nayarit, Sinaloa |
| MEX-40D | 219–355 | 136 | Sinaloa, Durango |
| MEX-45 | 355–383 | 28 | Durango |
| MEX-23 | 383–427 | 44 | Durango |
| local roads | 427–428 | 1 | Durango |
- Mile 150 of this route: Nayarit → Sinaloa (state line)
- Mile 262 of this route: Sinaloa → Durango (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Nuevo Ideal
- Nature and outdoors: Rincón de Guayabitos (mile 9), Agua Grande Lagoon (mile 175), Laguna de Santiaguillo (mile 416)
- Museums and history: Museo Amado Nervo (mile 69), Cathedral Basilica of Durango (mile 354), Ganot-Peschard Museum of Archeology (mile 354)
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.
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.
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.
Cathedral Basilica of Durango
Facing the Plaza de Armas in Durango's historic center, this basilica cathedral is the seat of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Durango.
Ganot-Peschard Museum of Archeology
In downtown Durango, this archaeology museum works to preserve the Indigenous history of northern Mexico.
Laguna de Santiaguillo
Laguna de Santiaguillo is an inland wetland in Durango state, designated Ramsar Site 2046 on February 2, 2012, and covering 24,016 hectares.
More drives to Nuevo Ideal
- El Salto, Durango to Nuevo Ideal
- Sombrerete to Nuevo Ideal
- Fresnillo to Nuevo Ideal
- Jerez, Zacatecas to Nuevo Ideal
- Pabellón de Hidalgo to Nuevo Ideal
- San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Nuevo Ideal
From Lo de Marcos to other places in Mexico
- Lo de Marcos to Mismaloya
- Lo de Marcos to Boca de Pascuales
- Lo de Marcos to Omitlán
- Lo de Marcos to Huasca de Ocampo
- Lo de Marcos to Mexcaltitán
- Lo de Marcos to Troncones
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Lo de Marcos to Nuevo Ideal?
About 7 h 52 min of driving without stops, over 428 miles.
What is the driving distance from Lo de Marcos to Nuevo Ideal?
About 428 miles (688 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 Lo de Marcos to Nuevo Ideal?
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 Lo de Marcos to Nuevo Ideal?
The U.S. State Department rates Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Sinaloa Level 4: Do Not Travel; Durango Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Lo de Marcos to Nuevo Ideal use?
In order: MEX-200, MEX-200D, MEX-15D, MEX-40D, MEX-45 and MEX-23. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Lo de Marcos to Nuevo Ideal?
Closest to the road: Rincón de Guayabitos (beach, mile 9, 2 mi from the route); Museo Amado Nervo (biographical museum, mile 69, 2 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Durango (cathedral, mile 354, 3 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.