The Wayro route from Tepatitlán to Mocorito is 541 miles (871 km), about 8 h 42 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 541 mi (871 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-80D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → SIN 223 → SIN 324 |
| 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 21.7 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 Mocorito is like
MEX-15D (476 mi) and MEX-80D (38 mi) carry about 95% of the 541 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 Mocorito, 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 | 62–525 | 463 | Jalisco, Nayarit, Sinaloa |
| SIN 223 | 525–531 | 6 | Sinaloa |
| connecting roads | 531–533 | 2 | Sinaloa |
| SIN 324 | 533–541 | 8 | Sinaloa |
- Mile 110 of this route: Jalisco → Nayarit (state line)
- Mile 253 of this route: Nayarit → Sinaloa (state line)
Stops between Tepatitlán and Mocorito
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 51)
- 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), Basílica de San Felipe Neri (mile 46), Guachimontones (mile 75), Casa Museo Juan Escutia (mile 172)
- With kids: Acuario Michin Guadalajara (mile 47)
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.
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.
Acuario Michin Guadalajara
Acuario Michin Guadalajara is an aquarium in the city of Guadalajara, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.
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.
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.
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 Mocorito
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 Mocorito?
About 8 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 541 miles.
How far is Mocorito from Tepatitlán by car?
About 541 miles (871 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 Mocorito?
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 Mocorito?
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 Mocorito use?
In order: MEX-80D, MEX-15D, MEX-15, SIN 223 and SIN 324. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tepatitlán and Mocorito?
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); Casa Museo Juan Escutia (museum, mile 172, 1 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.