The Wayro route from Tepatitlán to San Ignacio, Sinaloa is 398 miles (640 km), about 7 h 29 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 398 mi (640 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 29 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-80D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → SIN 407 |
| 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 15.9 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.
What the drive from Tepatitlán to San Ignacio, Sinaloa is like
MEX-15D (290 mi) and MEX-15 (47 mi) carry about 85% of the 398 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 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tepatitlán to San Ignacio, 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 | 62–339 | 277 | Jalisco, Nayarit, Sinaloa |
| MEX-15 | 339–377 | 38 | Sinaloa |
| SIN 407 | 377–397 | 20 | Sinaloa |
| local roads | 397–398 | 1 | Sinaloa |
- Mile 110 of this route: Jalisco → Nayarit (state line)
- Mile 254 of this route: Nayarit → Sinaloa (state line)
Stops between Tepatitlán and San Ignacio, Sinaloa
- 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)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Walt Disney (mile 44), Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 51), Agua Grande Lagoon (mile 278)
- Museums and history: Museo de las Artes Populares de Jalisco (mile 46), National Museum of Tequila (mile 81), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 91), Tepic Cathedral (mile 172), Casa Museo Juan Escutia (mile 172)
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 de las Artes Populares de Jalisco
Opened on May 31, 2000, in Guadalajara's historic center, this museum researches, safeguards and promotes the crafts and folk art of Jalisco.
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
The National Museum of Tequila (MUNAT) in the town of Tequila tells the story of the spirit that put this corner of Jalisco on the map. The state government took it back in 2026 and announced a reopening with refreshed exhibits.
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.
Tepic Cathedral
The Immaculate Conception Cathedral, also known as Tepic Cathedral, stands on the main square in the center of Tepic and is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tepic.
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 Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Tepatitlán to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- 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 San Ignacio, Sinaloa?
About 7 h 29 min of driving without stops, over 398 miles.
How far is San Ignacio, Sinaloa from Tepatitlán by car?
About 398 miles (640 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 San Ignacio, 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 San Ignacio, 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 San Ignacio, Sinaloa use?
In order: MEX-80D, MEX-15D, MEX-15 and SIN 407. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tepatitlán and San Ignacio, Sinaloa?
Closest to the road: Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (statue, mile 48, 0.7 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.