The Wayro route from Pénjamo to La Peñita de Jaltemba is 262 miles (422 km), about 4 h 32 min of driving without stops.
| Total distance | 262 mi (422 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 32 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-90D → MEX-110 → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-70D → MEX-200D |
| Mexican states on the route | Guanajuato, Michoacán, Jalisco, Nayarit |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-90D, MEX-15D, MEX-70D, MEX-200D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.5 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.
On the road from Pénjamo to La Peñita de Jaltemba
MEX-15D (140 mi) and MEX-110 (23 mi) carry about 62% of the 262 miles. It runs through 4 states: Guanajuato, Michoacán, Jalisco, Nayarit. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-90D, MEX-15D and MEX-70D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Pénjamo and La Peñita de Jaltemba
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–16 | 16 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-90D | 16–29 | 13 | Guanajuato, Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 29–52 | 23 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15D | 52–127 | 75 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 127–136 | 9 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 136–201 | 65 | Jalisco, Nayarit |
| local roads | 201–235 | 34 | Nayarit |
| MEX-70D | 235–254 | 19 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200D | 254–262 | 8 | Nayarit |
- Mile 28 of this route: Guanajuato → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 57 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 185 of this route: Jalisco → Nayarit (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Pénjamo and La Peñita de Jaltemba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 125), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 165), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 194)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 125)
- Museums and history: Plazuelas (mile 8), Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 116), Museo de las Artes Populares de Jalisco (mile 120), Universidad de Guadalajara. Museo de las Artes (mile 121), Guachimontones (mile 150), National Museum of Tequila (mile 156), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 165), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 194)
Plazuelas
Near Pénjamo, Plazuelas flourished between AD 450 and 700. Trails lead to Casas Tapadas, a platform crowned by four pyramid bases, a ball court, and rocks carved with spirals and La Maqueta, a low-relief model of Casas Tapadas.
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.
Museo de las Artes Populares de Jalisco
Opened on May 31, 2000, in Guadalajara's historic center, this museum researches, safeguards and promotes the crafts and folk art of Jalisco.
Universidad de Guadalajara. Museo de las Artes
The University of Guadalajara's Museo de las Artes, known as MUSA, opened on October 10, 1994, and was expanded in 2013.
Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara
Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara is a public park in Zapopan, Jalisco, that hosts many events, including concerts, outdoor movie screenings and food festivals.
Guachimontones
About 40 circular buildings and two ball courts spread over 20 hectares at Guachimontones, outside Teuchitlán. INAH calls it western Mexico's first large population center, dating back to around 1000 BC.
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.
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
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.
Once you reach La Peñita de Jaltemba
Rincón de Guayabitos
Gentle waves are the draw at Rincón de Guayabitos, where roughly two kilometers of shoreline make this Compostela, Nayarit, beach town a favorite escape for people from Tepic and Guadalajara.
More drives to La Peñita de Jaltemba
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- Lagos de Moreno to La Peñita de Jaltemba
- León to La Peñita de Jaltemba
- Aguascalientes to La Peñita de Jaltemba
From Pénjamo to other places in Mexico
- Pénjamo to Cotija
- Pénjamo to Amatitán
- Pénjamo to Tequila
- Pénjamo to Pinos
- Pénjamo to Pabellón de Arteaga
- Pénjamo to Pabellón de Hidalgo
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Pénjamo to La Peñita de Jaltemba?
About 4 h 32 min of driving without stops, over 262 miles.
How far is La Peñita de Jaltemba from Pénjamo by car?
About 262 miles (422 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 Pénjamo to La Peñita de Jaltemba?
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 Pénjamo to La Peñita de Jaltemba?
The U.S. State Department rates Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; 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 Pénjamo to La Peñita de Jaltemba?
In order: MEX-90D, MEX-110, 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 Pénjamo and La Peñita de Jaltemba?
Closest to the road: Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (park, mile 125, 0.9 mi from the route); Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (museum, mile 165, 0.6 mi from the route); Ixtlán del Rio (archaeological site, mile 194, 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 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.