Plan on about 8 h 58 min of driving for the 542-mile (873 km) trip from Nuevo Nayarit to Huasca de Ocampo, before any stops.
| Distance by road | 542 mi (873 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 58 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-200D → MEX-70D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-M40D → MEX-85 → MEX-105 |
| Mexican states on the route | Nayarit, Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-200D, MEX-70D, MEX-15D, MEX-M40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.7 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 Nuevo Nayarit to Huasca de Ocampo is like
MEX-15D (321 mi) and MEX-M40D (78 mi) carry about 74% of the 542 miles. It runs through 5 states: Nayarit, Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico, Hidalgo. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-200D, MEX-70D and MEX-15D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Nuevo Nayarit to Huasca de Ocampo
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | Nayarit |
| connecting roads | 5–10 | 5 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200D | 10–43 | 33 | Nayarit |
| MEX-70D | 43–96 | 53 | Nayarit |
| MEX-15D | 96–162 | 66 | Nayarit, Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 162–173 | 11 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 173–428 | 255 | Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico |
| MEX-M40D | 428–506 | 78 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 506–507 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 507–518 | 11 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 518–526 | 8 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 526–537 | 11 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 537–542 | 5 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 114 of this route: Nayarit → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 241 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 409 of this route: Michoacán → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 459 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 489 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 503 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
What to see on the way from Nuevo Nayarit to Huasca de Ocampo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ixtlán del Rio (mile 103)
- Nature and outdoors: Rincón de Guayabitos (mile 34), Rayón National Park (mile 406), El Chico National Park (mile 532)
- Museums and history: Ixtlán del Rio (mile 103), Guadalajara Cathedral (mile 177), Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 181), Tula (mile 472)
- With kids: Bioparque de Convivencia en Pachuca, Hidalgo (mile 522)
Rincón de Guayabitos
Rincón de Guayabitos is a beach town in Compostela, Nayarit, with about two kilometers of shore known for gentle waves, a popular getaway from Tepic and Guadalajara.
Ixtlán del Rio
A temple built on a completely round floor plan, unusual anywhere in Mesoamerica, is the highlight at the Ixtlán del Río archaeological site, which locals call Los Toriles. An introductory gallery explains the finds.
Guadalajara Cathedral
In the Centro of Guadalajara, the Cathedral of the Assumption of Our Lady is the seat of the Archdiocese of Guadalajara and a minor basilica.
Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque
Ceramics lovers in central Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, can find the Museo Regional de la Cerámica on Independencia Street. Along with the Pantaleón Panduro Museum, it is one of the city's two principal pottery museums.
Rayón National Park
Butterfly reserve country begins at Rayón National Park, on the edge of Tlalpujahua, and extends south and west from there across the region.
Tula
The Toltecs once ruled from Tula, now an archaeological zone. Its Coatepantli wall is carved with snakes devouring skeletons, and the famous Atlantes stand atop the main pyramid.
Bioparque de Convivencia en Pachuca, Hidalgo
Pachuca's Bioparque de Convivencia is a rescue and recovery center for wild, exotic and endemic animals saved from abuse, abandonment or risk, housing a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation unit.
Teatro de la Ciudad San Francisco
The Teatro de la Ciudad San Francisco is a theater in the historic center of Pachuca de Soto, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
El Chico National Park
In Hidalgo, El Chico National Park is known for towering cliffs such as Las Ventanas and Peña del Cuervo, popular with climbers, and forest wildlife including gray foxes, ringtails, armadillos, hawks, falcons and woodpeckers.
In Huasca de Ocampo itself
Basaltic Prisms of Santa María Regla
Basalt columns more than 40 meters tall line a ravine near Huasca de Ocampo, formed when lava cooled quickly on contact with water. Alexander von Humboldt described the Basaltic Prisms (Prismas Basálticos) after his visit in 1803.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Nuevo Nayarit to Huasca de Ocampo?
About 8 h 58 min of driving without stops, over 542 miles.
What is the driving distance from Nuevo Nayarit to Huasca de Ocampo?
About 542 miles (873 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 Nuevo Nayarit to Huasca de Ocampo?
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 Nuevo Nayarit to Huasca de Ocampo?
The U.S. State Department rates Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Nuevo Nayarit to Huasca de Ocampo?
In order: MEX-200D, MEX-70D, MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-M40D, MEX-85 and MEX-105. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Nuevo Nayarit to Huasca de Ocampo?
Closest to the road: Ixtlán del Rio (archaeological site, mile 103, 0.5 mi from the route); Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (museum, mile 181, 1 mi from the route); Tula (archaeological site, mile 472, 1 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.