The Wayro route from Tepatitlán to La Peñita de Jaltemba is 188 miles (302 km), about 3 h 10 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 188 mi (302 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 10 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-80D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-70D → MEX-200D |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco, Nayarit |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-80D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D, MEX-70D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.5 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 La Peñita de Jaltemba is like
MEX-15D (78 mi) and MEX-80D (38 mi) carry about 62% of the 188 miles. It runs through 2 states: Jalisco, Nayarit. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-80D, MEX-90D and MEX-15D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Tepatitlán and La Peñita de Jaltemba
| 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 | 62–127 | 65 | Jalisco, Nayarit |
| local roads | 127–161 | 34 | Nayarit |
| MEX-70D | 161–179 | 18 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200D | 179–188 | 9 | Nayarit |
- Mile 110 of this route: Jalisco → Nayarit (state line)
What to see on the way from Tepatitlán to La Peñita de Jaltemba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (mile 48), Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 51), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 91), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 121)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Walt Disney (mile 44), Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 51)
- Museums and history: Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 42), Basílica de San Felipe Neri (mile 46), National Museum of Tequila (mile 81), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 91), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 121)
Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque
Ceramics lovers in central Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, can find the Museo Regional de la Cerámica on Independencia Street. Along with the Pantaleón Panduro Museum, it is one of the city's two principal pottery museums.
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.
Basílica de San Felipe Neri
Guadalajara's Basilica of San Felipe Neri is a Catholic church built in baroque style between 1752 and 1802 by master builder Pedro José Ciprés.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ixtlán del Rio
Between roughly 300 BC and AD 600, people made their home at Los Toriles in Ixtlán del Río. Today visitors come for its circular temple, a rare design in Mesoamerica.
When you get to La Peñita de Jaltemba
Rincón de Guayabitos
Gentle waves are the draw at Rincón de Guayabitos, where roughly two kilometers of shoreline make this Compostela, Nayarit, beach town a favorite escape for people from Tepic and Guadalajara.
More drives to La Peñita de Jaltemba
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- Zamora to La Peñita de Jaltemba
- Lagos de Moreno to La Peñita de Jaltemba
- Pénjamo to La Peñita de Jaltemba
- León to La Peñita de Jaltemba
- Aguascalientes to La Peñita de Jaltemba
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 does it take to drive from Tepatitlán to La Peñita de Jaltemba?
About 3 h 10 min of driving without stops, over 188 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tepatitlán to La Peñita de Jaltemba?
About 188 miles (302 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 La Peñita de Jaltemba?
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 La Peñita de Jaltemba?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tepatitlán to La Peñita de Jaltemba use?
In order: MEX-80D, MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-70D and MEX-200D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Tepatitlán and La Peñita de Jaltemba?
Closest to the road: Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (statue, mile 48, 0.7 mi from the route); Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (museum, mile 91, 0.5 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 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.