The Wayro route from Nuevo Nayarit to Mexcaltitán is 163 miles (262 km), about 3 h 45 min of driving without stops.
| Total distance | 163 mi (262 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 3 h 45 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-200D → MEX-200 → MEX-15D → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Nayarit |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-200D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 2 |
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 Mexcaltitán is like
MEX-200 (52 mi) and MEX-200D (29 mi) carry about 50% of the 163 miles. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-200D and MEX-15D. None of the 2 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Roads you'll take from Nuevo Nayarit to Mexcaltitán
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | Nayarit |
| connecting roads | 5–10 | 5 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200D | 10–39 | 29 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200 | 39–91 | 52 | Nayarit |
| MEX-15D | 91–112 | 21 | Nayarit |
| MEX-15 | 112–135 | 23 | Nayarit |
| local roads | 135–163 | 28 | Nayarit |
Breaking up the drive: stops between Nuevo Nayarit and Mexcaltitán
- Nature and outdoors: Rincón de Guayabitos (mile 34)
- Museums and history: Museo Amado Nervo (mile 94)
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 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.
More drives to Mexcaltitán
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From Nuevo Nayarit to other places in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Nuevo Nayarit to Mexcaltitán?
About 3 h 45 min of driving without stops, over 163 miles.
How far is Mexcaltitán from Nuevo Nayarit by car?
About 163 miles (262 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 Mexcaltitán?
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 Mexcaltitán?
The U.S. State Department rates Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Nuevo Nayarit to Mexcaltitán use?
In order: MEX-200D, MEX-200, MEX-15D and MEX-15. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Nuevo Nayarit to Mexcaltitán?
Closest to the road: Rincón de Guayabitos (beach, mile 34, 2 mi from the route); Museo Amado Nervo (biographical museum, mile 94, 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.