Rioverde to Mismaloya is about 488 road miles (785 km): roughly 9 h 2 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance by road | 488 mi (785 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 2 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-70 → MEX-57D → MEX-80 → MEX-80D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-70D → MEX-200D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Nayarit |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-57D, MEX-80D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.5 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.
Driving Rioverde to Mismaloya: the shape of the trip
MEX-80D (127 mi) and MEX-70 (100 mi) carry about 47% of the 488 miles. It runs through 4 states: San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Nayarit. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-57D, MEX-80D and MEX-90D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Rioverde to Mismaloya, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70 | 2–85 | 83 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 85–88 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 88–91 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 91–101 | 10 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70 | 101–118 | 17 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-80 | 118–121 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-80D | 121–163 | 42 | San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 163–196 | 33 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 196–281 | 85 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 281–293 | 12 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 293–303 | 10 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 303–368 | 65 | Jalisco, Nayarit |
| local roads | 368–402 | 34 | Nayarit |
| MEX-70D | 402–420 | 18 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200D | 420–473 | 53 | Nayarit, Jalisco |
| MEX-200 | 473–488 | 15 | Jalisco |
- Mile 127 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 139 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 351 of this route: Jalisco → Nayarit (state line)
- Mile 464 of this route: Nayarit → Jalisco (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Mismaloya
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Centro de las Artes de San Luis Potosí (mile 82), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 172), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 332), Tranquila Beach (mile 479)
- Nature and outdoors: El Potosí National Park (mile 28), Rincón de Guayabitos (mile 431), Tranquila Beach (mile 479)
- Museums and history: Federico Silva Museum (mile 80), Centro de las Artes de San Luis Potosí (mile 82), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 172), Museo del Tequila y el Mariachi (mile 287), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 332)
El Potosí National Park
El Potosí National Park is a protected area in the state of San Luis Potosí, covering about 20 square kilometers.
Federico Silva Museum
Opened on September 18, 2003, in San Luis Potosí's historic center, the Federico Silva Museum is devoted entirely to sculpture.
Centro de las Artes de San Luis Potosí
San Luis Potosí's Centro de las Artes Centenario occupies the state's former penitentiary on Calzada de Guadalupe, an eclectic-style building listed as a historic monument by INAH.
Teatro José Rosas Moreno
Lagos de Moreno's Teatro José Rosas Moreno opened its doors on May 5, 1907, some forty years after construction began in 1867. It honors a writer from Jalisco.
Museo del Tequila y el Mariachi
The Museo del Tequila y el Mariachi is a space devoted to showing and sharing the culture of tequila and mariachi, both part of Mexico's heritage and cultural identity.
Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería
Agave landscapes and mining are the twin themes of the Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería, an interpretive museum in the municipality of Magdalena.
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.
Parque Lineal
Parque Lineal is a linear park in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, with a skatepark among its features.
Tranquila Beach
Tranquila Beach is a stretch of sand in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, that sits right beside Las Glorias Beach.
When you get to Mismaloya
Vallarta Botanical Garden
At about 1,300 feet above sea level near Puerto Vallarta, the Vallarta Botanical Garden covers 79 acres, 73 of them set aside as a reserve, and has been open to the public since 2005.
More drives to Mismaloya
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- Tequila to Mismaloya
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- Ajijic to Mismaloya
From Rioverde to other places in Mexico
- Rioverde to San Juan de los Lagos
- Rioverde to Pabellón de Arteaga
- Rioverde to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Rioverde to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Rioverde to Actopan
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Rioverde to Mismaloya?
About 9 h 2 min of driving without stops, over 488 miles.
What is the driving distance from Rioverde to Mismaloya?
About 488 miles (785 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 Rioverde to Mismaloya?
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 Rioverde to Mismaloya?
The U.S. State Department rates San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider 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 Rioverde to Mismaloya?
In order: MEX-70, MEX-57D, MEX-80, MEX-80D, MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-70D, MEX-200D and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Rioverde to Mismaloya?
Closest to the road: Teatro José Rosas Moreno (opera house, mile 172, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (museum, mile 332, 0.5 mi from the route); Tranquila Beach (beach, mile 479, 0.2 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.