By road, San Blas and Teúl de González Ortega are about 217 miles (349 km) apart, or roughly 4 h 13 min of driving.
| Total distance | 217 mi (349 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 13 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-76D → MEX-15D → MEX-23 |
| Mexican states on the route | Nayarit, Jalisco, Zacatecas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-76D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
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 Teúl de González Ortega
MEX-15D (117 mi) and MEX-23 (61 mi) carry about 82% of the 217 miles. It runs through 3 states: Nayarit, Jalisco, Zacatecas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-76D and MEX-15D. Of the 6 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: San Blas to Teúl de González Ortega
| 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 |
| connecting roads | 144–146 | 2 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 146–155 | 9 | Jalisco |
| MEX-23 | 155–216 | 61 | Jalisco, Zacatecas |
| local roads | 216–217 | 1 | Zacatecas |
- Mile 96 of this route: Nayarit → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 187 of this route: Jalisco → Zacatecas (state line)
Stops between San Blas and Teúl de González Ortega
- 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: Tepic Cathedral (mile 33), Casa Museo Juan Escutia (mile 33), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 85), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 114), National Museum of Tequila (mile 124), Guachimontones (mile 130)
Tepic Cathedral
On Tepic's main square, right in the city center, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, also known as Tepic Cathedral, serves the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tepic.
Casa Museo Juan Escutia
In central Tepic, Casa Museo Juan Escutia honors Juan Escutia, one of the fighters who died defending Chapultepec Castle during the U.S. invasion of Mexico.
Ixtlán del Rio
Known locally as Los Toriles, the Ixtlán del Río site is famous for a temple with a fully circular floor plan, rare in Mesoamerica. People lived here from about 300 BC to AD 600, and an introductory gallery explains the finds.
Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería
In the municipality of Magdalena, Mexico, an interpretive museum focuses on two subjects: the agave landscape and mining.
National Museum of Tequila
In the town of Tequila, MUNAT, the National Museum of Tequila, covers the history of the drink behind the region's fame. Jalisco's state government reclaimed the museum in 2026 and announced it will reopen with updated exhibits.
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.
Arriving in Teúl de González Ortega
El Teúl
On a hill of the same name in southern Zacatecas, near Jalisco, El Teúl was a Mesoamerican settlement where people made copper and ceramic goods.
More drives to Teúl de González Ortega
- Ajijic to Teúl de González Ortega
- Tepatitlán to Teúl de González Ortega
- Aguascalientes to Teúl de González Ortega
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Teúl de González Ortega
- San Juan de los Lagos to Teúl de González Ortega
- Lagos de Moreno to Teúl de González Ortega
From San Blas to other places in Mexico
- San Blas to Temacapulín
- San Blas to Barra de Navidad
- San Blas to Comala
- San Blas to Jalpa de Cánovas
- San Blas to Boca de Pascuales
- San Blas to Santa Fe de la Laguna
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from San Blas to Teúl de González Ortega?
About 4 h 13 min of driving without stops, over 217 miles.
How far is Teúl de González Ortega from San Blas by car?
About 217 miles (349 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 Teúl de González Ortega?
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 Teúl de González Ortega?
The U.S. State Department rates Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from San Blas to Teúl de González Ortega?
In order: MEX-76D, MEX-15D and MEX-23. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from San Blas to Teúl de González Ortega?
Closest to the road: Tepic Cathedral (cathedral, mile 33, 1 mi from the route); 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). 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.