The Wayro route from Pabellón de Arteaga to El Rosario, Sinaloa is 409 miles (658 km), about 6 h 45 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 409 mi (658 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 45 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-80D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Aguascalientes (Level 2), Jalisco (Level 3), Nayarit (Level 2), Sinaloa (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D, MEX-80D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.4 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 Pabellón de Arteaga to El Rosario, Sinaloa is like
MEX-15D (249 mi) and MEX-80D (85 mi) carry about 82% of the 409 miles. MEX-45D, MEX-80D, MEX-15D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-45, MEX-15 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Nayarit, Sinaloa. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Pabellón de Arteaga to El Rosario, Sinaloa, road by road
| 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 | 171–408 | 237 | Jalisco, Nayarit, Sinaloa |
| local roads | 408–409 | 1 | Sinaloa |
- Mile 35 of this route: Aguascalientes → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 219 of this route: Jalisco → Nayarit (state line)
- Mile 363 of this route: Nayarit → Sinaloa (state line)
Stops between Pabellón de Arteaga and El Rosario, Sinaloa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Aguascalientes Cathedral (mile 20), Parque Rodolfo Landeros (mile 22), Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (mile 158), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 201), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 230)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Rodolfo Landeros (mile 22), Agua Grande Lagoon (mile 388)
- Museums and history: Aguascalientes Cathedral (mile 20), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 77), Teatro Degollado (mile 155), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 201), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 230), Museo Regional de Nayarit (mile 281)
Aguascalientes Cathedral
The cathedral of Aguascalientes stands on the Plaza de la Patria in the city's historic center.
Parque Rodolfo Landeros
Also called Parque Héroes, this environmental and recreation park on Avenida José María Chávez in Aguascalientes has an artificial lake, bike rentals and several other attractions.
Teocaltitan Archaeological Site
Near Jalostotitlán in the Los Altos region, the Teocaltitán site holds pyramids, sunken patios and a ball court spread across about nine hectares, built by a people who dominated much of the area from AD 400 to 900.
Teatro Degollado
On Guadalajara's central plaza, along Belén Street between Hidalgo and Morelos avenues, the neoclassical Teatro Degollado is known for its varied performances and artistic design.
Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara
At a roundabout fountain in Guadalajara, a bronze statue of Minerva, Roman goddess of wisdom, stands on a large pedestal inscribed with the names of 18 notable citizens.
Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería
The Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería, an interpretive museum of agave landscape and mining, is located in the municipality of Magdalena, Mexico.
Ixtlán del Rio
Known locally as Los Toriles, the Ixtlán del Río site is famous for a temple with a fully circular floor plan, rare in Mesoamerica. People lived here from about 300 BC to AD 600, and an introductory gallery explains the finds.
Museo Regional de Nayarit
In the city of Tepic, the Museo Regional de Nayarit focuses on the different cultural traditions of pre-Hispanic Nayarit.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pabellón de Arteaga to El Rosario, Sinaloa?
About 6 h 45 min of driving without stops, over 409 miles.
How far is El Rosario, Sinaloa from Pabellón de Arteaga by car?
About 409 miles (658 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 El Rosario, Sinaloa?
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 El Rosario, Sinaloa?
The U.S. State Department rates Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Sinaloa Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Pabellón de Arteaga to El Rosario, Sinaloa use?
In order: MEX-45, MEX-45D, MEX-80D, MEX-15D and MEX-15. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Pabellón de Arteaga and El Rosario, Sinaloa?
Closest to the road: Aguascalientes Cathedral (church building, mile 20, 0.2 mi from the route); Parque Rodolfo Landeros (park, mile 22, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (museum, mile 201, 0.5 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 mile 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 (roughly 2 to 7 miles depending on the type, farther for World Heritage sites): at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, with no more than five of one type, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place and city 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.