The Wayro route from Tepatitlán to Cosalá is 444 miles (715 km), about 7 h 41 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 444 mi (715 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 41 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 17.8 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.
What the drive from Tepatitlán to Cosalá is like
MEX-15D (346 mi) and MEX-80D (38 mi) carry about 86% of the 444 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 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tepatitlán to Cosalá, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 2–40 | 38 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 40–53 | 13 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 53–62 | 9 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 62–395 | 333 | Jalisco, Nayarit, Sinaloa |
| connecting roads | 395–398 | 3 | Sinaloa |
| SIN 403 | 398–409 | 11 | Sinaloa |
| SIN 402 | 409–444 | 35 | Sinaloa |
- Mile 110 of this route: Jalisco → Nayarit (state line)
- Mile 253 of this route: Nayarit → Sinaloa (state line)
Stops between Tepatitlán and Cosalá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ixtlán del Rio (mile 121)
- Nature and outdoors: Agua Grande Lagoon (mile 278)
- Museums and history: Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 42), Guadalajara Cathedral (mile 46), Guachimontones (mile 75), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 121), Museo Regional de Nayarit (mile 172)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ixtlán del Rio
Known locally as Los Toriles, the Ixtlán del Río site is famous for a temple with a fully circular floor plan, rare in Mesoamerica. People lived here from about 300 BC to AD 600, and an introductory gallery explains the finds.
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
- San Juan de los Lagos to Cosalá
- Guadalajara to Cosalá
- Tequila to Cosalá
- Zamora to Cosalá
From Tepatitlán to other places in Mexico
- Tepatitlán to Pabellón de Arteaga
- Tepatitlán to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Tepatitlán to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Tepatitlán to Calvillo
- Tepatitlán to Real de Asientos
- Tepatitlán to Jerez, Zacatecas
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tepatitlán to Cosalá?
About 7 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 444 miles.
How far is Cosalá from Tepatitlán by car?
About 444 miles (715 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 Tepatitlán 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 Tepatitlán 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 Tepatitlán 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 Tepatitlán and Cosalá?
Closest to the road: Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (museum, mile 42, 1 mi from the route); Convento de Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro (convent, mile 45, 1 mi from the route); Ixtlán del Rio (archaeological site, mile 121, 0.5 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.