The Wayro route from Mazatlán to Temacapulín is 382 miles (615 km), about 6 h 41 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 382 mi (615 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 41 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-80D → MEX-80 |
| Mexican states on the route | Sinaloa (Level 4), Nayarit (Level 2), Jalisco (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D, MEX-80D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
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.
What the drive from Mazatlán to Temacapulín is like
MEX-15D (298 mi) and MEX-80D (34 mi) carry about 87% of the 382 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-80D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15, MEX-80 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Sinaloa, Nayarit, Jalisco. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Mazatlán to Temacapulín, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-15 | 0–6 | 6 | Sinaloa |
| MEX-15D | 6–284 | 278 | Sinaloa, Nayarit, Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 284–296 | 12 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 296–316 | 20 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 316–318 | 2 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 318–352 | 34 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 352–356 | 4 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 356–360 | 4 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 360–382 | 22 | Jalisco |
- Mile 93 of this route: Sinaloa → Nayarit (state line)
- Mile 236 of this route: Nayarit → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between Mazatlán and Temacapulín
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ixtlán del Rio (mile 226), Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 294), Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (mile 297)
- Nature and outdoors: Agua Grande Lagoon (mile 67), Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 294), Parque Walt Disney (mile 301)
- Museums and history: Museo Regional de Nayarit (mile 174), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 226), Guachimontones (mile 270), Museo de Cera (mile 300), Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 303)
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.
Museo Regional de Nayarit
In the city of Tepic, the Museo Regional de Nayarit focuses on the different cultural traditions of pre-Hispanic Nayarit.
Ixtlán del Rio
Known locally as Los Toriles, the Ixtlán del Río site is famous for a temple with a fully circular floor plan, rare in Mesoamerica. People lived here from about 300 BC to AD 600, and an introductory gallery explains the finds.
Guachimontones
Near the town of Teuchitlán, Guachimontones is known for its circular structures. INAH describes it as the first large population center in western Mexico, emerging around 1000 BC, with two ball courts and about 40 circular buildings across 20 hectares.
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
On Independencia Street in central Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, the Museo Regional de la Cerámica is one of the city's two main ceramics museums, alongside the Pantaleón Panduro Museum.
More drives to Temacapulín
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Temacapulín
- Pabellón de Hidalgo to Temacapulín
- San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Temacapulín
- Real de Asientos to Temacapulín
- Pinos to Temacapulín
- Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Temacapulín
From Mazatlán to other places in Mexico
- Mazatlán to Calvillo
- Mazatlán to San Juan de los Lagos
- Mazatlán to Tepatitlán
- Mazatlán to Amatitán
- Mazatlán to Ajijic
- Mazatlán to Tequila
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Mazatlán to Temacapulín?
About 6 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 382 miles.
How far is Temacapulín from Mazatlán by car?
About 382 miles (615 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 Mazatlán to Temacapulín?
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 Mazatlán to Temacapulín?
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 Mazatlán to Temacapulín use?
In order: MEX-15, MEX-15D, MEX-80D and MEX-80. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Mazatlán and Temacapulín?
Closest to the road: Ixtlán del Rio (archaeological site, mile 226, 0.6 mi from the route); Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (park, mile 294, 0.9 mi from the route); Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (statue, mile 297, 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 mile 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 (roughly 2 to 7 miles depending on the type, farther for World Heritage sites): at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, with no more than five of one type, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place and city 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.