Mismaloya to Temacapulín is about 283 road miles (456 km): roughly 5 h 13 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Total distance | 283 mi (456 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 5 h 13 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-200 → MEX-200D → MEX-70D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-80D → MEX-80 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco, Nayarit |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-200D, MEX-70D, MEX-15D, MEX-80D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.3 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.
How the Mismaloya to Temacapulín drive plays out
MEX-15D (86 mi) and MEX-200D (54 mi) carry about 49% of the 283 miles. It runs through 2 states: Jalisco, Nayarit. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-200D, MEX-70D and MEX-15D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Mismaloya to Temacapulín
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-200 | 0–14 | 14 | Jalisco |
| MEX-200D | 14–68 | 54 | Jalisco, Nayarit |
| MEX-70D | 68–120 | 52 | Nayarit |
| MEX-15D | 120–186 | 66 | Nayarit, Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 186–197 | 11 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 197–217 | 20 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 217–220 | 3 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 220–253 | 33 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 253–254 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 254–257 | 3 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 257–261 | 4 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 261–283 | 22 | Jalisco |
- Mile 24 of this route: Jalisco → Nayarit (state line)
- Mile 137 of this route: Nayarit → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between Mismaloya and Temacapulín
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Rosita Beach (mile 8), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 156), Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 196), Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (mile 199)
- Nature and outdoors: Rosita Beach (mile 8), Costalegre (mile 12), Rincón de Guayabitos (mile 57), Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 196), Parque Walt Disney (mile 203)
- Museums and history: Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 156), Museo Regional de Guadalajara (mile 201)
Rosita Beach
Next to the Malecón in Puerto Vallarta's Centro, Rosita Beach shares its name with one of the city's long-standing hotels.
Parque Lineal
Parque Lineal is a linear park in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, with a skatepark among its features.
Costalegre
Costalegre is a string of beaches, capes and bays of many sizes along Jalisco's Pacific coast, between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo.
Rincón de Guayabitos
Visitors from Guadalajara and Tepic often head to this Nayarit beach town in the municipality of Compostela. Its shore runs about two kilometers, and the waves tend to be calm.
Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería
In the municipality of Magdalena, Mexico, an interpretive museum focuses on two subjects: the agave landscape and mining.
Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara
Concerts, outdoor movie nights and food festivals are among the many events held at Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara, a public park in Zapopan, Jalisco.
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 Regional de Guadalajara
Facing the Rotonda de los Jaliscienses Ilustres in downtown Guadalajara, the Museo Regional de Guadalajara fills a full city block bounded by Hidalgo, Pino Suárez, Liceo and Independencia streets.
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.
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 Mismaloya to other places in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Mismaloya to Temacapulín?
About 5 h 13 min of driving without stops, over 283 miles.
How far is Temacapulín from Mismaloya by car?
About 283 miles (456 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 Mismaloya 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 Mismaloya to Temacapulín?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Mismaloya to Temacapulín?
In order: MEX-200, MEX-200D, MEX-70D, MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-80D and MEX-80. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Mismaloya to Temacapulín?
Closest to the road: Rosita Beach (beach, mile 8, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (museum, mile 156, 0.6 mi from the route); Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (statue, mile 199, 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.