Mascota to Troncones is about 431 road miles (693 km): roughly 8 h 58 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Total distance | 431 mi (693 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 58 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-70 → MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-37 → MEX-14D → MEX-37D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco, Michoacán, Guerrero |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-15D, MEX-14D, MEX-37D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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 Mascota to Troncones drive plays out
MEX-37D (116 mi) and MEX-70 (107 mi) carry about 52% of the 431 miles. It runs through 3 states: Jalisco, Michoacán, Guerrero. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-15D, MEX-14D and MEX-37D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Mascota and Troncones
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-70 | 0–107 | 107 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 107–121 | 14 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 121–208 | 87 | Jalisco, Michoacán |
| local roads | 208–222 | 14 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 222–232 | 10 | Michoacán |
| local roads | 232–261 | 29 | Michoacán |
| MEX-37 | 261–280 | 19 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 280–283 | 3 | Michoacán |
| MEX-14D | 283–288 | 5 | Michoacán |
| MEX-37D | 288–404 | 116 | Michoacán, Guerrero |
| connecting roads | 404–405 | 1 | Guerrero |
| MEX-200 | 405–428 | 23 | Guerrero |
| local roads | 428–431 | 3 | Guerrero |
- Mile 188 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 385 of this route: Michoacán → Guerrero (state line)
Stops between Mascota and Troncones
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (mile 93), Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (mile 122), Diocesan Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 223), Lago de Camécuaro National Park (mile 231), Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park (mile 278)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Walt Disney (mile 126), Lago de Camécuaro National Park (mile 231), Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park (mile 278)
- Museums and history: Guachimontones (mile 93), Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (mile 93), Casa Museo López Portillo (mile 124), Diocesan Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 223)
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.
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.
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.
Casa Museo López Portillo
Opened on May 10, 1982, this house museum in Guadalajara's historic center showcases decorative arts and promotes work by young artists from the metro area.
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.
Diocesan Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Rising over Zamora, Michoacán, the Diocesan Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe is a Gothic Revival Catholic cathedral whose towers reach 107.5 meters, making it the tallest church building in Mexico.
Lago de Camécuaro National Park
Fed by countless springs, clear Lake Camécuaro near Tangancícuaro, about 13 km from Zamora, is ringed by old ahuehuete (sabino) trees. The national park is a popular spot for swimming, rowboats and picnics in their shade.
Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park
In Michoacán, Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park follows the headwaters of the Cupatitzio River, which bubbles up from an underground spring and carves a small ravine as it starts to flow.
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From Mascota to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Mascota to Troncones?
About 8 h 58 min of driving without stops, over 431 miles.
How far is Troncones from Mascota by car?
About 431 miles (693 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 Troncones?
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 Troncones?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Guerrero Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Mascota to Troncones use?
In order: MEX-70, MEX-15, MEX-15D, MEX-37, MEX-14D, MEX-37D and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Mascota and Troncones?
Closest to the road: Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (historic site, mile 93, 0.4 mi from the route); Diocesan Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe (cathedral, mile 223, 0.3 mi from the route); Lago de Camécuaro National Park (national park, mile 231, 0.5 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.