Pabellón de Arteaga to Bucerías is about 326 road miles (524 km): roughly 5 h 38 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance | 326 mi (524 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-80D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-70D → MEX-200D |
| Mexican states on the route | Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Nayarit |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-45D, MEX-80D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.0 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 Pabellón de Arteaga to Bucerías drive plays out
MEX-80D (85 mi) and MEX-15D (78 mi) carry about 50% of the 326 miles. It runs through 3 states: Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Nayarit. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-45D, MEX-80D and MEX-90D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Pabellón de Arteaga and Bucerías
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 1–5 | 4 | Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 5–9 | 4 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 9–39 | 30 | Aguascalientes, Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 39–52 | 13 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 52–63 | 11 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 63–65 | 2 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 65–150 | 85 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 150–162 | 12 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 162–171 | 9 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 171–237 | 66 | Jalisco, Nayarit |
| local roads | 237–271 | 34 | Nayarit |
| MEX-70D | 271–289 | 18 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200D | 289–323 | 34 | Nayarit |
| local roads | 323–326 | 3 | Nayarit |
- Mile 35 of this route: Aguascalientes → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 220 of this route: Jalisco → Nayarit (state line)
What to see on the way from Pabellón de Arteaga to Bucerías
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Escarcega (mile 20), Museo Nacional de la Muerte (mile 20), Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 161)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 161), Rincón de Guayabitos (mile 300)
- Museums and history: Museo Escarcega (mile 20), Museo Nacional de la Muerte (mile 20), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 70), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 77), Museum of Paleontology of Guadalajara (mile 155), Guadalajara Cathedral (mile 156), National Museum of Tequila (mile 191)
Museo Escarcega
Eduardo Escárcega Rangel created this museum in the city of Aguascalientes to show his personal collection of paintings and prints by local, national and international artists.
Museo Nacional de la Muerte
Run by the Autonomous University of Aguascalientes, the Museo Nacional de la Muerte displays objects about death in Mexican culture, drawn from a collection donated by printmaker Octavio Bajonero Gil.
Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos
Raised between 1732 and 1769, the cathedral basilica of San Juan de los Lagos draws pilgrims from far away who come to visit the small image of the Virgin kept inside.
Teocaltitan Archaeological Site
Pyramids, sunken patios and a ball court spread over roughly nine hectares at Teocaltitán, close to Jalostotitlán in the Los Altos region.
Museum of Paleontology of Guadalajara
Fossils are the focus at Guadalajara's Museum of Paleontology, which opened in 2000 inside Parque Agua Azul with exhibits developed alongside INAH, Mexico's national anthropology and history institute.
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.
Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara
Zapopan's Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara is a public park in Jalisco with a busy event calendar that includes open-air film screenings, live concerts and food festivals.
National Museum of Tequila
In the town of Tequila, MUNAT, the National Museum of Tequila, covers the history of the drink behind the region's fame. Jalisco's state government reclaimed the museum in 2026 and announced it will reopen with updated exhibits.
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.
More drives to Bucerías
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From Pabellón de Arteaga to other places in Mexico
- Pabellón de Arteaga to El Rosario, Sinaloa
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Temacapulín
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Amatitán
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Tequila
- Pabellón de Arteaga to San Luis Soyatlán
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Mazamitla
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pabellón de Arteaga to Bucerías?
About 5 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 326 miles.
What is the driving distance from Pabellón de Arteaga to Bucerías?
About 326 miles (524 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 Pabellón de Arteaga to Bucerías?
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 Pabellón de Arteaga to Bucerías?
The U.S. State Department rates Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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 Pabellón de Arteaga to Bucerías?
In order: MEX-45, MEX-45D, MEX-80D, MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-70D and MEX-200D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Pabellón de Arteaga and Bucerías?
Closest to the road: Museo Nacional de la Muerte (art museum, mile 20, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo Escarcega (art museum, mile 20, 0.6 mi from the route); Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (park, mile 161, 0.9 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.