The Wayro route from Mocorito to Teúl de González Ortega is 554 miles (891 km), about 9 h 33 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 554 mi (891 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 33 min |
| Main roads, in order | SIN 324 → SIN 223 → MEX-15D → MEX-23 |
| Mexican states on the route | Sinaloa, Nayarit, Jalisco, Zacatecas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.2 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 Mocorito to Teúl de González Ortega drive plays out
MEX-15D (464 mi) and MEX-23 (61 mi) carry about 95% of the 554 miles. It runs through 4 states: Sinaloa, Nayarit, Jalisco, Zacatecas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-15D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Mocorito to Teúl de González Ortega
| 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 | 17–481 | 464 | Sinaloa, Nayarit, Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 481–483 | 2 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 483–492 | 9 | Jalisco |
| MEX-23 | 492–553 | 61 | Jalisco, Zacatecas |
| local roads | 553–554 | 1 | Zacatecas |
- Mile 289 of this route: Sinaloa → Nayarit (state line)
- Mile 432 of this route: Nayarit → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 524 of this route: Jalisco → Zacatecas (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Mocorito and Teúl de González Ortega
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ixtlán del Rio (mile 421), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 451)
- Nature and outdoors: Agua Grande Lagoon (mile 263)
- Museums and history: Tepic Cathedral (mile 370), Museo Amado Nervo (mile 370), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 421), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 451), National Museum of Tequila (mile 461), Guachimontones (mile 467)
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.
Tepic Cathedral
The Immaculate Conception Cathedral, also known as Tepic Cathedral, stands on the main square in the center of Tepic and is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tepic.
Museo Amado Nervo
Poet Amado Nervo was born on August 27, 1870, in this mid-19th-century house in downtown Tepic, which opened as a museum dedicated to him on April 27, 1970.
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.
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.
National Museum of Tequila
Jalisco's state government took back the National Museum of Tequila in 2026, announcing a reopening with refreshed displays. The museum, known as MUNAT, tells the story of the spirit in the town that shares its name.
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.
In Teúl de González Ortega itself
El Teúl
On a hill of the same name in southern Zacatecas, near Jalisco, El Teúl was a Mesoamerican settlement where people made copper and ceramic goods.
More drives to Teúl de González Ortega
- Ajijic to Teúl de González Ortega
- Tepatitlán to Teúl de González Ortega
- Aguascalientes to Teúl de González Ortega
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Teúl de González Ortega
- San Juan de los Lagos to Teúl de González Ortega
- Lagos de Moreno to Teúl de González Ortega
From Mocorito to other places in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Mocorito to Teúl de González Ortega?
About 9 h 33 min of driving without stops, over 554 miles.
What is the driving distance from Mocorito to Teúl de González Ortega?
About 554 miles (891 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 Teúl de González Ortega?
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 Teúl de González Ortega?
The U.S. State Department rates Sinaloa Level 4: Do Not Travel; Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Mocorito to Teúl de González Ortega use?
In order: SIN 324, SIN 223, MEX-15D and MEX-23. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Mocorito and Teúl de González Ortega?
Closest to the road: Tepic Cathedral (cathedral, mile 370, 2 mi from the route); Ixtlán del Rio (archaeological site, mile 421, 0.6 mi from the route); Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (museum, mile 451, 0.6 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.