San Blas to Mineral de Pozos is about 398 road miles (641 km): roughly 7 h 19 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance by road | 398 mi (641 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 19 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-76D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-80D → MEX-80 → MEX-45D → MEX-45 → MEX-110D → MEX-110 → MEX-51 → GTO 100 |
| Mexican states on the route | Nayarit, Jalisco, Guanajuato |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-76D, MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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 San Blas to Mineral de Pozos
MEX-15D (137 mi) and MEX-80D (72 mi) carry about 53% of the 398 miles. It runs through 3 states: Nayarit, Jalisco, Guanajuato. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-76D, MEX-15D and MEX-80D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from San Blas to Mineral de Pozos
| 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 | 155–175 | 20 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 175–178 | 3 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 178–250 | 72 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 250–265 | 15 | Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 265–301 | 36 | Jalisco, Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 301–302 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45 | 302–315 | 13 | Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 315–316 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-110D | 316–324 | 8 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-110 | 324–362 | 38 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-51 | 362–392 | 30 | Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 392–393 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| GTO 100 | 393–398 | 5 | Guanajuato |
- Mile 96 of this route: Nayarit → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 282 of this route: Jalisco → Guanajuato (state line)
Places worth a stop between San Blas and Mineral de Pozos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ixtlán del Rio (mile 85), Museo Regional de Guanajuato Alhóndiga de Granaditas (mile 328), Miguel Hidalgo House, Dolores Hidalgo (mile 362)
- Museums and history: Tepic Cathedral (mile 33), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 85), Guachimontones (mile 130), Guadalajara city museum (mile 159), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 238), Museo Regional de Guanajuato Alhóndiga de Granaditas (mile 328), Miguel Hidalgo House, Dolores Hidalgo (mile 362)
Tepic Cathedral
The Immaculate Conception Cathedral, also known as Tepic Cathedral, stands on the main square in the center of Tepic and is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tepic.
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.
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.
Convento de Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro
Better known as El Perpetuo Socorro, this Guadalajara church is home to a Passionist convent that has housed the order's postulants since 2020.
Guadalajara city museum
Guadalajara's city museum (Museo de la Ciudad), in the historic center, opened on February 14, 1992, and covers the city's history and many sides of its culture.
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.
Museo Regional de Guanajuato Alhóndiga de Granaditas
Built between 1796 and 1809 to plans by José Alejandro Durán y Villaseñor, the Alhóndiga de Granaditas in Guanajuato is home to the Museo Regional de Guanajuato.
Miguel Hidalgo House, Dolores Hidalgo
Built in 1779, the Casa de Hidalgo in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, is also known as the Museo Histórico Curato de Dolores.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from San Blas to Mineral de Pozos?
About 7 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 398 miles.
What is the driving distance from San Blas to Mineral de Pozos?
About 398 miles (641 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 Mineral de Pozos?
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 Mineral de Pozos?
The U.S. State Department rates Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from San Blas to Mineral de Pozos use?
In order: MEX-76D, MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-80D, MEX-80, MEX-45D, MEX-45, MEX-110D, MEX-110, MEX-51 and GTO 100. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from San Blas to Mineral de Pozos?
Closest to the road: Ixtlán del Rio (archaeological site, mile 85, 0.5 mi from the route); Museo Regional de Guanajuato Alhóndiga de Granaditas (museum, mile 328, 0.2 mi from the route); Miguel Hidalgo House, Dolores Hidalgo (museum, mile 362, 0.4 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.