The Wayro route from San Blas to El Oro is 398 miles (640 km), about 6 h 32 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 398 mi (640 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 32 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-76D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Nayarit, Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-76D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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 San Blas to El Oro drive plays out
MEX-15D (350 mi) and MEX-76D (20 mi) carry about 93% of the 398 miles. It runs through 4 states: Nayarit, Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-76D and MEX-15D. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from San Blas to El Oro, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–7 | 7 | Nayarit |
| MEX-76D | 7–27 | 20 | Nayarit |
| MEX-15D | 27–144 | 117 | Nayarit, Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 144–155 | 11 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 155–388 | 233 | Jalisco, Michoacán |
| local roads | 388–398 | 10 | Michoacán, State of Mexico |
- Mile 96 of this route: Nayarit → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 223 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 395 of this route: Michoacán → State of Mexico (state line)
What to see on the way from San Blas to El Oro
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ixtlán del Rio (mile 85), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 114)
- Museums and history: Museo Amado Nervo (mile 33), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 85), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 114), Guachimontones (mile 130), Guadalajara Cathedral (mile 159), Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 163), Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (mile 370)
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.
Ixtlán del Rio
A temple built on a completely round floor plan, unusual anywhere in Mesoamerica, is the highlight at the Ixtlán del Río archaeological site, which locals call Los Toriles. An introductory gallery explains the finds.
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.
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.
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.
Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque
Tlaquepaque has two main ceramics museums, and this is one of them: the Museo Regional de la Cerámica, on Independencia Street in the center of town. The other is the Pantaleón Panduro Museum.
Teatro Morelos de Maravatío
French influence shapes the neoclassical lines of the Teatro Morelos, a late-19th-century theater in Maravatío by architect Rafael Guerrero Torres. It first opened in January 1879.
In El Oro itself
Museo del Ferrocarril del Oro
The Museo del Ferrocarril is in El Oro de Hidalgo, State of Mexico, a town seen as an important part of Mexico's mining and railroad history and named a Pueblo Mágico in 2011.
Rayón National Park
Butterfly reserve country begins at Rayón National Park, on the edge of Tlalpujahua, and extends south and west from there across the region.
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From San Blas to other places in Mexico
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- San Blas to Barra de Navidad
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- San Blas to Jalpa de Cánovas
- San Blas to Boca de Pascuales
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from San Blas to El Oro?
About 6 h 32 min of driving without stops, over 398 miles.
How far is El Oro from San Blas by car?
About 398 miles (640 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 San Blas to El Oro?
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 San Blas to El Oro?
The U.S. State Department rates Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from San Blas to El Oro use?
In order: MEX-76D, MEX-15D and MEX-15. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between San Blas and El Oro?
Closest to the road: Ixtlán del Rio (archaeological site, mile 85, 0.5 mi from the route); Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (museum, mile 114, 0.5 mi from the route); Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (museum, mile 163, 1 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.