The Wayro route from San Blas to Pinos is 353 miles (568 km), about 6 h 20 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 353 mi (568 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 20 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-76D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-80D → MEX-80 → MEX-51 → ZAC 144 |
| Mexican states on the route | Nayarit, Jalisco, Guanajuato, Zacatecas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-76D, MEX-15D, MEX-80D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.1 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 San Blas to Pinos is like
MEX-15D (137 mi) and MEX-80D (100 mi) carry about 67% of the 353 miles. It runs through 4 states: Nayarit, Jalisco, Guanajuato, Zacatecas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-76D, MEX-15D and MEX-80D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from San Blas to Pinos
| 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 | 250–283 | 33 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 283–311 | 28 | Jalisco, Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 311–312 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-51 | 312–321 | 9 | Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 321–324 | 3 | Jalisco |
| ZAC 144 | 324–351 | 27 | Zacatecas |
| local roads | 351–353 | 2 | Zacatecas |
- Mile 96 of this route: Nayarit → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 308 of this route: Jalisco → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 317 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 324 of this route: Jalisco → Zacatecas (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Pinos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ixtlán del Rio (mile 85), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 273), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 274)
- Museums and history: Tepic Cathedral (mile 33), Museo Regional de Nayarit (mile 33), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 85), Guachimontones (mile 130), Panteón de Belén (mile 159), Museo del Tequila y el Mariachi (mile 159), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 238), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 273), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 274)
Tepic Cathedral
Serving the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tepic, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, also called Tepic Cathedral, stands on the main square in the heart of the city.
Museo Regional de Nayarit
In the city of Tepic, the Museo Regional de Nayarit focuses on the different cultural traditions of pre-Hispanic Nayarit.
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.
Panteón de Belén
A historic cemetery in Guadalajara, Panteón de Belén is known for its legends and offers night tours.
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.
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.
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 de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera
The Museo Casa Agustín Rivera Altos de Jalisco is a museum you'll find in the town of Lagos de Moreno, in the state of Jalisco.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from San Blas to Pinos?
About 6 h 20 min of driving without stops, over 353 miles.
What is the driving distance from San Blas to Pinos?
About 353 miles (568 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 Pinos?
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 Pinos?
The U.S. State Department rates Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from San Blas to Pinos use?
In order: MEX-76D, MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-80D, MEX-80, MEX-51 and ZAC 144. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from San Blas to Pinos?
Closest to the road: Ixtlán del Rio (archaeological site, mile 85, 0.5 mi from the route); Teatro José Rosas Moreno (opera house, mile 273, 0.3 mi from the route); Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (museum, mile 274, 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.