The Wayro route from Sayulita to Ixcateopan is 554 miles (892 km), about 9 h 41 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 554 mi (892 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 41 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-200 → MEX-200D → MEX-70D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-55D → MEX-55 → MEX-95 → MEX-92D |
| Mexican states on the route | Nayarit, Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico, Guerrero |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-200D, MEX-70D, MEX-15D, MEX-M40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.2 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.
How the Sayulita to Ixcateopan drive plays out
MEX-15D (320 mi) and MEX-55D (58 mi) carry about 68% of the 554 miles. It runs through 5 states: Nayarit, Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico, Guerrero. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-200D, MEX-70D and MEX-15D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Sayulita and Ixcateopan
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200 | 1–14 | 13 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200D | 14–29 | 15 | Nayarit |
| MEX-70D | 29–81 | 52 | Nayarit |
| MEX-15D | 81–147 | 66 | Nayarit, Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 147–159 | 12 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 159–413 | 254 | Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 413–415 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 415–449 | 34 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 449–455 | 6 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 455–467 | 12 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 467–469 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 469–493 | 24 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 493–496 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 496–504 | 8 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 504–521 | 17 | State of Mexico, Guerrero |
| MEX-95 | 521–524 | 3 | Guerrero |
| connecting roads | 524–526 | 2 | Guerrero |
| MEX-92D | 526–531 | 5 | Guerrero |
| connecting roads | 531–533 | 2 | Guerrero |
| local roads | 533–554 | 21 | Guerrero |
- Mile 99 of this route: Nayarit → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 227 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 395 of this route: Michoacán → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 506 of this route: State of Mexico → Guerrero (state line)
- Mile 509 of this route: Guerrero → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 519 of this route: State of Mexico → Guerrero (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Sayulita and Ixcateopan
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 118), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 414), Museo Galería de Arte Mexiquense Torres Bicentenario (mile 454), José María Morelos y Pavón University History Museum (mile 455), Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 516), Church of Santa Prisca de Taxco (mile 533)
- Nature and outdoors: Rincón de Guayabitos (mile 19), Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 516)
- Museums and history: Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 118), Guadalajara Cathedral (mile 163), Museum of Paleontology of Guadalajara (mile 163), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 414), Museo Galería de Arte Mexiquense Torres Bicentenario (mile 454), José María Morelos y Pavón University History Museum (mile 455), Church of Santa Prisca de Taxco (mile 533)
Rincón de Guayabitos
Rincón de Guayabitos is a beach town in Compostela, Nayarit, with about two kilometers of shore known for gentle waves, a popular getaway from Tepic and Guadalajara.
Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería
Agave landscapes and mining are the twin themes of the Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería, an interpretive museum in the municipality of Magdalena.
Guadalajara Cathedral
In the Centro of Guadalajara, the Cathedral of the Assumption of Our Lady is the seat of the Archdiocese of Guadalajara and a minor basilica.
Museum of Paleontology of Guadalajara
Only a few museums in Mexico are devoted to fossils, and one of them sits in Guadalajara's Parque Agua Azul, where it has welcomed visitors since 2000.
Cathedral of Atlacomulco
The seat of the Diocese of Atlacomulco is the Catedral de la Divina Providencia, which serves as the main Catholic church in town and takes its dedication from Divine Providence.
Museo Galería de Arte Mexiquense Torres Bicentenario
Set in Toluca's Torres Bicentenario complex, built to celebrate Mexican independence, this gallery shows paintings, prints and sculpture by artists from the State of Mexico, and many works are for sale.
José María Morelos y Pavón University History Museum
The Museo de Historia Universitaria José María Morelos y Pavón is a history museum located in the city of Toluca de Lerdo.
Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park
Protected as a national park since 1936, this area near Taxco centers on the Cacahuamilpa caverns, where a guided route of about 4 km passes chambers up to 80 meters high, decorated with flowstone and floor-to-ceiling columns.
Church of Santa Prisca de Taxco
Silver baron José de la Borda paid for Santa Prisca with the bonanza from his San Ignacio mine in Taxco, and the church was dedicated in 1759, the same year his nearby house on the plaza was finished.
When you get to Ixcateopan
Ixcateopan
Some 36 kilometers from Taxco in the rugged mountains of northern Guerrero, the ruins at Ixcateopan de Cuauhtémoc belong to a city that served as an important regional ceremonial center.
More drives to Ixcateopan
- Tlaltizapán to Ixcateopan
- Tepoztlán to Ixcateopan
- Metepec to Ixcateopan
- Oaxtepec to Ixcateopan
- Tlayacapan to Ixcateopan
- Zacualpan de Amilpas to Ixcateopan
From Sayulita to other places in Mexico
- Sayulita to Boca de Pascuales
- Sayulita to Temacapulín
- Sayulita to Maruata
- Sayulita to Tócuaro
- Sayulita to Zirahuén
- Sayulita to Mineral de Pozos
Continue Your Adventure
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Sayulita to Ixcateopan?
About 9 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 554 miles.
What is the driving distance from Sayulita to Ixcateopan?
About 554 miles (892 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 Sayulita to Ixcateopan?
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 Sayulita to Ixcateopan?
The U.S. State Department rates Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guerrero Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Sayulita to Ixcateopan use?
In order: MEX-200, MEX-200D, MEX-70D, MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-55D, MEX-55, MEX-95 and MEX-92D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Sayulita to Ixcateopan?
Closest to the road: Cathedral of Atlacomulco (cathedral, mile 414, 0.4 mi from the route); Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (national park, mile 516, 0.3 mi from the route); Church of Santa Prisca de Taxco (church, mile 533, 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.