The Wayro route from Tepatitlán to El Rosario, Sinaloa is 299 miles (481 km), about 4 h 46 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 299 mi (481 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 46 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-80D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 |
| 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 12.0 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 El Rosario, Sinaloa is like
MEX-15D (249 mi) and MEX-80D (38 mi) carry about 96% of the 299 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, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tepatitlán to El Rosario, Sinaloa, 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 | 62–298 | 236 | Jalisco, Nayarit, Sinaloa |
| local roads | 298–299 | 1 | Sinaloa |
- Mile 110 of this route: Jalisco → Nayarit (state line)
- Mile 254 of this route: Nayarit → Sinaloa (state line)
Stops between Tepatitlán and El Rosario, Sinaloa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 51), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 91)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 51), Agua Grande Lagoon (mile 278)
- Museums and history: Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 42), Guadalajara Cathedral (mile 46), Universidad de Guadalajara. Museo de las Artes (mile 46), Guachimontones (mile 75), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 91), Casa Museo Juan Escutia (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.
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.
Universidad de Guadalajara. Museo de las Artes
The University of Guadalajara's Museo de las Artes, known as MUSA, opened on October 10, 1994, and was expanded in 2013.
Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara
Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara is a public park in Zapopan, Jalisco, that hosts many events, including concerts, outdoor movie screenings and food festivals.
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.
Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería
The Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería, an interpretive museum of agave landscape and mining, is located in the municipality of Magdalena, Mexico.
Casa Museo Juan Escutia
In central Tepic, Casa Museo Juan Escutia honors Juan Escutia, one of the fighters who died defending Chapultepec Castle during the U.S. invasion of Mexico.
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.
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From Tepatitlán to other places in Mexico
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- Tepatitlán to Calvillo
- Tepatitlán to Real de Asientos
- Tepatitlán to Jerez, Zacatecas
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tepatitlán to El Rosario, Sinaloa?
About 4 h 46 min of driving without stops, over 299 miles.
How far is El Rosario, Sinaloa from Tepatitlán by car?
About 299 miles (481 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 El Rosario, Sinaloa?
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 El Rosario, Sinaloa?
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 El Rosario, Sinaloa use?
In order: MEX-80D, MEX-15D and MEX-15. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tepatitlán and El Rosario, Sinaloa?
Closest to the road: Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (museum, mile 42, 1 mi from the route); Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (park, mile 51, 0.9 mi from the route); Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (museum, mile 91, 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.