The Wayro route from San Blas to Tócuaro is 319 miles (514 km), about 5 h 43 min of driving without stops.
| Total distance | 319 mi (514 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 43 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-76D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MICH 39 → MICH 19 |
| Mexican states on the route | Nayarit, Jalisco, Michoacán |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-76D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.8 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.
How the San Blas to Tócuaro drive plays out
MEX-15D (241 mi) and MEX-76D (20 mi) carry about 82% of the 319 miles. It runs through 3 states: Nayarit, Jalisco, Michoacán. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-76D and MEX-15D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
San Blas to Tócuaro: the road sequence
| 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 | 155–279 | 124 | Jalisco, Michoacán |
| MICH 39 | 279–291 | 12 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 291–297 | 6 | Michoacán |
| local roads | 297–315 | 18 | Michoacán |
| MICH 19 | 315–319 | 4 | Michoacán |
- Mile 96 of this route: Nayarit → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 223 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Tócuaro
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ixtlán del Rio (mile 85), Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 154), Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (mile 157)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 154), Parque Walt Disney (mile 161)
- Museums and history: Museo Regional de Nayarit (mile 33), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 85), Guachimontones (mile 130), Casa Museo López Portillo (mile 159), Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 163)
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
Near the town of Teuchitlán, Guachimontones is known for its circular structures. INAH describes it as the first large population center in western Mexico, emerging around 1000 BC, with two ball courts and about 40 circular buildings across 20 hectares.
Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara
Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara is a public park in Zapopan, Jalisco, that hosts many events, including concerts, outdoor movie screenings and food festivals.
Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara
At a roundabout fountain in Guadalajara, a bronze statue of Minerva, Roman goddess of wisdom, stands on a large pedestal inscribed with the names of 18 notable citizens.
Casa Museo López Portillo
Opened on May 10, 1982, this house museum in Guadalajara's historic center showcases decorative arts and promotes work by young artists from the metro area.
Parque Walt Disney
Despite sharing a name with Walt Disney, this recreational space in Guadalajara's Colonia Olímpica has no direct theme tied to Disney's amusement parks.
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.
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From San Blas to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from San Blas to Tócuaro?
About 5 h 43 min of driving without stops, over 319 miles.
How far is Tócuaro from San Blas by car?
About 319 miles (514 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 Tócuaro?
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 Tócuaro?
The U.S. State Department rates Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from San Blas to Tócuaro?
In order: MEX-76D, MEX-15D, MEX-15, MICH 39 and MICH 19. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from San Blas to Tócuaro?
Closest to the road: Ixtlán del Rio (archaeological site, mile 85, 0.5 mi from the route); Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (park, mile 154, 0.9 mi from the route); Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (statue, mile 157, 0.8 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.