The Wayro route from Mineral de Pozos to Mismaloya is 439 miles (707 km), about 8 h 4 min of driving without stops.
| Total distance | 439 mi (707 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 4 min |
| Main roads, in order | GTO 100 → MEX-110 → MEX-51 → MEX-110D → MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-80 → MEX-80D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-70D → MEX-200D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guanajuato, Jalisco, Nayarit |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-110D, MEX-45D, MEX-80D, MEX-90D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.6 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 Mineral de Pozos to Mismaloya drive plays out
MEX-80D (86 mi) and MEX-15D (77 mi) carry about 37% of the 439 miles. It runs through 3 states: Guanajuato, Jalisco, Nayarit. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-110D, MEX-45D and MEX-80D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Mineral de Pozos to Mismaloya
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTO 100 | 0–6 | 6 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-110 | 6–32 | 26 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-51 | 32–36 | 4 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-110 | 36–73 | 37 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-110D | 73–82 | 9 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45 | 82–95 | 13 | Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 95–96 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 96–132 | 36 | Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 132–133 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 133–147 | 14 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 147–233 | 86 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 233–245 | 12 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 245–254 | 9 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 254–319 | 65 | Jalisco, Nayarit |
| local roads | 319–354 | 35 | Nayarit |
| MEX-70D | 354–372 | 18 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200D | 372–425 | 53 | Nayarit, Jalisco |
| MEX-200 | 425–439 | 14 | Jalisco |
- Mile 116 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 303 of this route: Jalisco → Nayarit (state line)
- Mile 416 of this route: Nayarit → Jalisco (state line)
What to see on the way from Mineral de Pozos to Mismaloya
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Miguel Hidalgo House, Dolores Hidalgo (mile 36), Alhóndiga de Granaditas (mile 70), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 313), Tranquila Beach (mile 431)
- Nature and outdoors: Rincón de Guayabitos (mile 382), Tranquila Beach (mile 431)
- Museums and history: Miguel Hidalgo House, Dolores Hidalgo (mile 36), Alhóndiga de Granaditas (mile 70), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 153), Guachimontones (mile 268), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 313)
Miguel Hidalgo House, Dolores Hidalgo
Built in 1779, the Casa de Hidalgo in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, is also known as the Museo Histórico Curato de Dolores.
Alhóndiga de Granaditas
Built from 1797 to 1809 as a granary, this building was stormed by Miguel Hidalgo's insurgents in 1810 and has been the Regional Museum of Guanajuato since 1958, with pre-Hispanic pieces and murals by José Chávez Morado.
Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos
Raised between 1732 and 1769, the cathedral basilica of San Juan de los Lagos draws pilgrims from far away who come to visit the small image of the Virgin kept inside.
Diana Theatre
The Diana Theatre, or Teatro Diana, is an indoor theater in Guadalajara, in the state of Jalisco, with seating for 2,345 people.
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.
Ixtlán del Rio
Between roughly 300 BC and AD 600, people made their home at Los Toriles in Ixtlán del Río. Today visitors come for its circular temple, a rare design in Mesoamerica.
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.
Tranquila Beach
Tranquila Beach is a stretch of sand in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, that sits right beside Las Glorias 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
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From Mineral de Pozos to other places in Mexico
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- Mineral de Pozos to Huasca de Ocampo
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Mineral de Pozos to Mismaloya?
About 8 h 4 min of driving without stops, over 439 miles.
What is the driving distance from Mineral de Pozos to Mismaloya?
About 439 miles (707 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 Mineral de Pozos 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 Mineral de Pozos to Mismaloya?
The U.S. State Department rates Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Mineral de Pozos to Mismaloya use?
In order: GTO 100, MEX-110, MEX-51, MEX-110D, MEX-45, MEX-45D, MEX-80, MEX-80D, MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-70D, MEX-200D and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Mineral de Pozos and Mismaloya?
Closest to the road: Miguel Hidalgo House, Dolores Hidalgo (museum, mile 36, 0.4 mi from the route); Alhóndiga de Granaditas (museum, mile 70, 0.2 mi from the route); Tranquila Beach (beach, mile 431, 0.3 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.