The Wayro route from San Luis Soyatlán to Temacapulín is 129 miles (208 km), about 2 h 57 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 129 mi (208 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 57 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-80D → MEX-80 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D, MEX-80D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
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 Luis Soyatlán to Temacapulín is like
MEX-15 (42 mi) and MEX-80D (33 mi) carry about 58% of the 129 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-80D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15, MEX-80 are free federal roads (libre). None of the 4 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from San Luis Soyatlán to Temacapulín, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-15 | 0–42 | 42 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 42–46 | 4 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 46–63 | 17 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 63–65 | 2 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 65–98 | 33 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 98–99 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 99–103 | 4 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 103–106 | 3 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 106–129 | 23 | Jalisco |
Stops between San Luis Soyatlán and Temacapulín
El Ixtépete
Zapopan's El Ixtépete preserves a pyramid built around AD 650-750, during the Grillo tradition, with at least seven superimposed construction phases; the site lies within the Guadalajara metro area near the Periférico and Avenida Mariano Otero.
Diana Theatre
The Diana Theatre, or Teatro Diana, is an indoor theater in Guadalajara, in the state of Jalisco, with seating for 2,345 people.
Museo Regional de Guadalajara
Facing the Rotonda de los Jaliscienses Ilustres in downtown Guadalajara, the Museo Regional de Guadalajara fills a full city block bounded by Hidalgo, Pino Suárez, Liceo and Independencia streets.
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.
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- Real de Asientos to Temacapulín
- Pinos to Temacapulín
- Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Temacapulín
From San Luis Soyatlán to other places in Mexico
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- San Luis Soyatlán to Metztitlán
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- San Luis Soyatlán to Boca de Pascuales
- San Luis Soyatlán to La Manzanilla
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from San Luis Soyatlán to Temacapulín?
About 2 h 57 min of driving without stops, over 129 miles.
How far is Temacapulín from San Luis Soyatlán by car?
About 129 miles (208 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 Luis Soyatlán to Temacapulín?
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 Luis Soyatlán to Temacapulín?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from San Luis Soyatlán to Temacapulín use?
In order: MEX-15, MEX-15D, MEX-80D and MEX-80. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between San Luis Soyatlán and Temacapulín?
Closest to the road: El Ixtépete (archaeological site, mile 42, 1 mi from the route); Diana Theatre (venue, mile 47, 1 mi from the route); Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (museum, mile 50, 1 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.