Mocorito to Mismaloya is about 492 road miles (792 km): roughly 8 h 1 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance by road | 492 mi (792 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 1 min |
| Main roads, in order | SIN 324 → SIN 223 → MEX-15D → MEX-200D → MEX-70D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Sinaloa, Nayarit, Jalisco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-15D, MEX-200D, MEX-70D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
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 Mocorito–Mismaloya drive in a few lines
MEX-15D (365 mi) and MEX-200D (79 mi) carry about 90% of the 492 miles. It runs through 3 states: Sinaloa, Nayarit, Jalisco. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-15D, MEX-200D and MEX-70D. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Mocorito to Mismaloya
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIN 324 | 0–9 | 9 | Sinaloa |
| connecting roads | 9–11 | 2 | Sinaloa |
| SIN 223 | 11–16 | 5 | Sinaloa |
| connecting roads | 16–17 | 1 | Sinaloa |
| MEX-15D | 17–382 | 365 | Sinaloa, Nayarit |
| MEX-200D | 382–407 | 25 | Nayarit |
| MEX-70D | 407–424 | 17 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200D | 424–478 | 54 | Nayarit, Jalisco |
| MEX-200 | 478–492 | 14 | Jalisco |
- Mile 289 of this route: Sinaloa → Nayarit (state line)
- Mile 469 of this route: Nayarit → Jalisco (state line)
Places worth a stop between Mocorito and Mismaloya
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Las Glorias Beach (mile 483)
- Nature and outdoors: Agua Grande Lagoon (mile 263), Rincón de Guayabitos (mile 435), Las Glorias Beach (mile 483)
Las Labradas
Las Labradas is an archaeological site set right on the coast of the municipality of San Ignacio, in the southern part of the Mexican state of Sinaloa.
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.
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.
Parque Lineal
Parque Lineal is a linear park in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, with a skatepark among its features.
Las Glorias Beach
Las Glorias Beach in Puerto Vallarta runs about 3,080 feet between Los Tules Beach and Tranquila Beach.
When you get to Mismaloya
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
- San Blas to Mismaloya
- Tepic to Mismaloya
- Tequila to Mismaloya
- Amatitán to Mismaloya
- Guadalajara to Mismaloya
- Ajijic to Mismaloya
From Mocorito to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Mocorito to Mismaloya?
About 8 h 1 min of driving without stops, over 492 miles.
How far is Mismaloya from Mocorito by car?
About 492 miles (792 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 Mocorito 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 Mocorito to Mismaloya?
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 Mocorito to Mismaloya use?
In order: SIN 324, SIN 223, MEX-15D, MEX-200D, MEX-70D and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Mocorito to Mismaloya?
Closest to the road: Rincón de Guayabitos (beach, mile 435, 2 mi from the route); Parque Lineal (skatepark, mile 482, 1 mi from the route); Las Glorias Beach (beach, mile 483, 0.2 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.