The Wayro route from San Juan de los Lagos to Cosalá is 487 miles (783 km), about 8 h 20 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 487 mi (783 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 20 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-80D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → SIN 403 → SIN 402 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco (Level 3), Nayarit (Level 2), Sinaloa (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-80D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.4 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 Juan de los Lagos to Cosalá is like
MEX-15D (343 mi) and MEX-80D (81 mi) carry about 87% of the 487 miles. MEX-80D, MEX-15D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 3 states: Jalisco, Nayarit, Sinaloa. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from San Juan de los Lagos to Cosalá, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 2–83 | 81 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 83–94 | 11 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 94–104 | 10 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 104–436 | 332 | Jalisco, Nayarit, Sinaloa |
| connecting roads | 436–440 | 4 | Sinaloa |
| SIN 403 | 440–450 | 10 | Sinaloa |
| connecting roads | 450–452 | 2 | Sinaloa |
| SIN 402 | 452–486 | 34 | Sinaloa |
| local roads | 486–487 | 1 | Sinaloa |
- Mile 152 of this route: Jalisco → Nayarit (state line)
- Mile 295 of this route: Nayarit → Sinaloa (state line)
Stops between San Juan de los Lagos and Cosalá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (mile 90)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Walt Disney (mile 86), Agua Grande Lagoon (mile 320)
- Museums and history: Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 9), Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 84), National Museum of Tequila (mile 123), Museo Regional de Nayarit (mile 214)
- With kids: Acuario Michin Guadalajara (mile 89)
Teocaltitan Archaeological Site
Near Jalostotitlán in the Los Altos region, the Teocaltitán site holds pyramids, sunken patios and a ball court spread across about nine hectares, built by a people who dominated much of the area from AD 400 to 900.
Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque
On Independencia Street in central Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, the Museo Regional de la Cerámica is one of the city's two main ceramics museums, alongside the Pantaleón Panduro Museum.
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.
Acuario Michin Guadalajara
Acuario Michin Guadalajara is an aquarium in the city of Guadalajara, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.
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.
National Museum of Tequila
The National Museum of Tequila (MUNAT) in the town of Tequila tells the story of the spirit that put this corner of Jalisco on the map. The state government took it back in 2026 and announced a reopening with refreshed exhibits.
Museo Regional de Nayarit
In the city of Tepic, the Museo Regional de Nayarit focuses on the different cultural traditions of pre-Hispanic Nayarit.
Agua Grande Lagoon
Agua Grande is a large coastal lagoon in the Mexican state of Sinaloa that drains into the Pacific Ocean through the Teacapán Estuary.
Las Labradas
Las Labradas is an archaeological site set right on the coast of the municipality of San Ignacio, in the southern part of the Mexican state of Sinaloa.
More drives to Cosalá
- Sombrerete to Cosalá
- Aguascalientes to Cosalá
- Tepatitlán to Cosalá
- Guadalajara to Cosalá
- Tequila to Cosalá
- Zamora to Cosalá
From San Juan de los Lagos to other places in Mexico
- San Juan de los Lagos to Jerez, Zacatecas
- San Juan de los Lagos to Sombrerete
- San Juan de los Lagos to Nombre de Dios
- San Juan de los Lagos to El Rosario, Sinaloa
- San Juan de los Lagos to El Salto, Durango
- San Juan de los Lagos to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from San Juan de los Lagos to Cosalá?
About 8 h 20 min of driving without stops, over 487 miles.
How far is Cosalá from San Juan de los Lagos by car?
About 487 miles (783 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 Juan de los Lagos to Cosalá?
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 Juan de los Lagos to Cosalá?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Sinaloa Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from San Juan de los Lagos to Cosalá use?
In order: MEX-80D, MEX-15D, MEX-15, SIN 403 and SIN 402. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between San Juan de los Lagos and Cosalá?
Closest to the road: Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (museum, mile 84, 1 mi from the route); Parque Walt Disney (park, mile 86, 1 mi from the route); Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (statue, mile 90, 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 mile 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 (roughly 2 to 7 miles depending on the type, farther for World Heritage sites): at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, with no more than five of one type, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place and city 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.