The Wayro route from Mascota to Jalpa de Cánovas is 237 miles (382 km), about 5 h 56 min of driving without stops.
| Total distance | 237 mi (382 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 56 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-70 → MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-80D → MEX-84 → JAL 350 → JAL 323 → JAL 355 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco, Guanajuato |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-15D, MEX-80D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.5 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.
The Mascota–Jalpa de Cánovas drive in a few lines
MEX-70 (107 mi) and MEX-80D (31 mi) carry about 58% of the 237 miles. It runs through 2 states: Jalisco, Guanajuato. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-15D and MEX-80D. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Mascota to Jalpa de Cánovas
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-70 | 0–107 | 107 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 107–121 | 14 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 121–140 | 19 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 140–144 | 4 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 144–175 | 31 | Jalisco |
| MEX-84 | 175–202 | 27 | Jalisco |
| JAL 350 | 202–206 | 4 | Jalisco |
| JAL 323 | 206–231 | 25 | Jalisco |
| JAL 355 | 231–236 | 5 | Jalisco, Guanajuato |
| local roads | 236–237 | 1 | Guanajuato |
- Mile 232 of this route: Jalisco → Guanajuato (state line)
Stops between Mascota and Jalpa de Cánovas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (mile 93), Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 119), Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (mile 122)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 119), Parque Walt Disney (mile 126)
- Museums and history: Guachimontones (mile 93), Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (mile 93), Museo de Cera (mile 124), Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 128)
Guachimontones
Western Mexico's first large population center, according to INAH, took shape near Teuchitlán around 1000 BC. Guachimontones stands out for its round architecture, with roughly 40 circular structures across the site.
Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila
Around the town of Tequila, the Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of blue agave fields shaped by the plant's use for tequila since the 16th century.
Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara
Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara is a public park in Zapopan, Jalisco, that hosts many events, including concerts, outdoor movie screenings and food festivals.
Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara
At a roundabout fountain in Guadalajara, a bronze statue of Minerva, Roman goddess of wisdom, stands on a large pedestal inscribed with the names of 18 notable citizens.
Museo de Cera
On the Plaza de la Liberación in downtown Guadalajara, the Museo de Cera has 12 rooms with more than 130 wax figures of athletes, singers, actors, politicians and religious figures. It opened in 1994.
Parque Walt Disney
Despite sharing a name with Walt Disney, this recreational space in Guadalajara's Colonia Olímpica has no direct theme tied to Disney's amusement parks.
Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque
Tlaquepaque has two main ceramics museums, and this is one of them: the Museo Regional de la Cerámica, on Independencia Street in the center of town. The other is the Pantaleón Panduro Museum.
More drives to Jalpa de Cánovas
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- Real de Asientos to Jalpa de Cánovas
- Amatitán to Jalpa de Cánovas
- Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Jalpa de Cánovas
- Zacatecas to Jalpa de Cánovas
- Jerez, Zacatecas to Jalpa de Cánovas
From Mascota to other places in Mexico
- Mascota to Temacapulín
- Mascota to Boca de Pascuales
- Mascota to Santa Fe de la Laguna
- Mascota to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Mascota to Tócuaro
- Mascota to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Mascota to Jalpa de Cánovas?
About 5 h 56 min of driving without stops, over 237 miles.
What is the driving distance from Mascota to Jalpa de Cánovas?
About 237 miles (382 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 Mascota to Jalpa de Cánovas?
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 Mascota to Jalpa de Cánovas?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Mascota to Jalpa de Cánovas?
In order: MEX-70, MEX-15, MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-84, JAL 350, JAL 323 and JAL 355. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Mascota and Jalpa de Cánovas?
Closest to the road: Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (historic site, mile 93, 0.4 mi from the route); Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (park, mile 119, 0.9 mi from the route); Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (statue, mile 122, 0.8 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.