The Wayro route from Los Mochis to Mismaloya is 540 miles (869 km), about 8 h 45 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 540 mi (869 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 45 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15D → MEX-200D → MEX-70D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Sinaloa, Nayarit, Jalisco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-15D, MEX-200D, MEX-70D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
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 Los Mochis to Mismaloya drive plays out
MEX-15D (375 mi) and MEX-200D (79 mi) carry about 84% of the 540 miles. It runs through 3 states: Sinaloa, Nayarit, Jalisco. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-15D, MEX-200D and MEX-70D. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Los Mochis to Mismaloya, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–55 | 55 | Sinaloa |
| MEX-15D | 55–430 | 375 | Sinaloa, Nayarit |
| MEX-200D | 430–455 | 25 | Nayarit |
| MEX-70D | 455–472 | 17 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200D | 472–526 | 54 | Nayarit, Jalisco |
| MEX-200 | 526–540 | 14 | Jalisco |
- Mile 337 of this route: Sinaloa → Nayarit (state line)
- Mile 516 of this route: Nayarit → Jalisco (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Los Mochis and Mismaloya
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Las Glorias Beach (mile 531)
- Nature and outdoors: Agua Grande Lagoon (mile 311), Rincón de Guayabitos (mile 483), Costalegre (mile 528), Las Glorias Beach (mile 531)
Las Labradas
Las Labradas is an archaeological site set right on the coast of the municipality of San Ignacio, in the southern part of the Mexican state of Sinaloa.
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.
Rincón de Guayabitos
Gentle waves are the draw at Rincón de Guayabitos, where roughly two kilometers of shoreline make this Compostela, Nayarit, beach town a favorite escape for people from Tepic and Guadalajara.
Costalegre
Costalegre is a string of beaches, capes and bays of many sizes along Jalisco's Pacific coast, between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo.
Las Glorias Beach
Las Glorias Beach in Puerto Vallarta runs about 3,080 feet between Los Tules Beach and Tranquila Beach.
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 Los Mochis to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Los Mochis to Mismaloya?
About 8 h 45 min of driving without stops, over 540 miles.
What is the driving distance from Los Mochis to Mismaloya?
About 540 miles (869 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 Los Mochis 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 Los Mochis to Mismaloya?
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 Los Mochis to Mismaloya use?
In order: MEX-15D, MEX-200D, MEX-70D and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Los Mochis to Mismaloya?
Closest to the road: Rincón de Guayabitos (beach, mile 483, 2 mi from the route); Costalegre (beach, mile 528, 1 mi from the route); Las Glorias Beach (beach, mile 531, 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.