By road, Sayulita and Temacapulín are about 245 miles (395 km) apart, or roughly 4 h 38 min of driving.
| Distance by road | 245 mi (395 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 4 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-200 → MEX-200D → MEX-70D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-80D → MEX-80 |
| Mexican states on the route | Nayarit, Jalisco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-200D, MEX-70D, MEX-15D, MEX-80D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.8 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.
Driving Sayulita to Temacapulín: the shape of the trip
MEX-15D (86 mi) and MEX-70D (52 mi) carry about 56% of the 245 miles. It runs through 2 states: Nayarit, Jalisco. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-200D, MEX-70D and MEX-15D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Sayulita to Temacapulín
| 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 | 159–179 | 20 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 179–181 | 2 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 181–214 | 33 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 214–216 | 2 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 216–219 | 3 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 219–223 | 4 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 223–245 | 22 | Jalisco |
- Mile 99 of this route: Nayarit → Jalisco (state line)
What to see on the way from Sayulita to Temacapulín
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 118), Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 158), Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (mile 160)
- Nature and outdoors: Rincón de Guayabitos (mile 19), Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 158), Parque Walt Disney (mile 164)
- Museums and history: Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 118), National Museum of Tequila (mile 127), Guachimontones (mile 133), Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 167)
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
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
Western Mexico's first large population center, according to INAH, took shape near Teuchitlán around 1000 BC. Guachimontones stands out for its round architecture, with roughly 40 circular structures across the site.
Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara
Zapopan's Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara is a public park in Jalisco with a busy event calendar that includes open-air film screenings, live concerts 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.
Convento de Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro
Better known as El Perpetuo Socorro, this Guadalajara church is home to a Passionist convent that has housed the order's postulants since 2020.
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.
More drives to Temacapulín
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Temacapulín
- Pabellón de Hidalgo to Temacapulín
- San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Temacapulín
- Real de Asientos to Temacapulín
- Pinos to Temacapulín
- Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Temacapulín
From Sayulita to other places in Mexico
- Sayulita to Boca de Pascuales
- Sayulita to Maruata
- Sayulita to Tócuaro
- Sayulita to Zirahuén
- Sayulita to Mineral de Pozos
- Sayulita to Nuevo Ideal
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Sayulita to Temacapulín?
About 4 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 245 miles.
How far is Temacapulín from Sayulita by car?
About 245 miles (395 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 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 Sayulita to Temacapulín?
The U.S. State Department rates Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Sayulita to Temacapulín use?
In order: MEX-200, MEX-200D, MEX-70D, MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-80D and MEX-80. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Sayulita to Temacapulín?
Closest to the road: Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (museum, mile 118, 0.6 mi from the route); Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (park, mile 158, 0.9 mi from the route); Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (statue, mile 160, 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.