The Wayro route from Tepatitlán to Sayula is 115 miles (185 km), about 2 h 5 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 115 mi (185 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 5 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-80D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-54D → MEX-54 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-80D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D, MEX-54D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
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 Sayula is like
MEX-54D (39 mi) and MEX-80D (38 mi) carry about 67% of the 115 miles. MEX-80D, MEX-15D, MEX-54D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15, MEX-54 are free federal roads (libre). None of the 4 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Tepatitlán to Sayula, 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 | 40–46 | 6 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 46–50 | 4 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 50–68 | 18 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54D | 68–107 | 39 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 107–110 | 3 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54 | 110–114 | 4 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 114–115 | 1 | Jalisco |
Stops between Tepatitlán and Sayula
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 50)
- Museums and history: Museo del Tequila y el Mariachi (mile 45), El Ixtépete (mile 51)
Diana Theatre
The Diana Theatre, or Teatro Diana, is an indoor theater in Guadalajara, in the state of Jalisco, with seating for 2,345 people.
Museo del Tequila y el Mariachi
The Museo del Tequila y el Mariachi is a space devoted to showing and sharing the culture of tequila and mariachi, both part of Mexico's heritage and cultural identity.
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.
El Ixtépete
Zapopan's El Ixtépete preserves a pyramid built around AD 650-750, during the Grillo tradition, with at least seven superimposed construction phases; the site lies within the Guadalajara metro area near the Periférico and Avenida Mariano Otero.
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From Tepatitlán to other places in Mexico
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- Tepatitlán to Real de Asientos
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tepatitlán to Sayula?
About 2 h 5 min of driving without stops, over 115 miles.
How far is Sayula from Tepatitlán by car?
About 115 miles (185 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 Sayula?
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 Sayula?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tepatitlán to Sayula use?
In order: MEX-80D, MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-54D and MEX-54. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tepatitlán and Sayula?
Closest to the road: Diana Theatre (venue, mile 45, 1 mi from the route); Museo del Tequila y el Mariachi (museum, mile 45, 2 mi from the route); El Ixtépete (archaeological site, mile 51, 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.