Tepic to Mismaloya is about 119 road miles (192 km): roughly 2 h 7 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance | 119 mi (192 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 2 h 7 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15D → MEX-200D → MEX-70D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Nayarit, Jalisco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-15D, MEX-200D, MEX-70D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
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.
On the road from Tepic to Mismaloya
MEX-200D (77 mi) and MEX-70D (18 mi) carry about 80% of the 119 miles. It runs through 2 states: Nayarit, Jalisco. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-15D, MEX-200D and MEX-70D. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Tepic to Mismaloya: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | Nayarit |
| MEX-15D | 5–8 | 3 | Nayarit |
| connecting roads | 8–9 | 1 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200D | 9–34 | 25 | Nayarit |
| MEX-70D | 34–52 | 18 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200D | 52–104 | 52 | Nayarit, Jalisco |
| MEX-200 | 104–119 | 15 | Jalisco |
- Mile 96 of this route: Nayarit → Jalisco (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Mismaloya
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Tranquila Beach (mile 110)
- Nature and outdoors: Rincón de Guayabitos (mile 62), Costalegre (mile 106), Tranquila Beach (mile 110)
Rincón de Guayabitos
Rincón de Guayabitos is a beach town in Compostela, Nayarit, with about two kilometers of shore known for gentle waves, a popular getaway from Tepic and Guadalajara.
Costalegre
Costalegre is a string of beaches, capes and bays of many sizes along Jalisco's Pacific coast, between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo.
Tranquila Beach
Tranquila Beach is a stretch of sand in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, that sits right beside Las Glorias Beach.
When you get to Mismaloya
Vallarta Botanical Garden
At about 1,300 feet above sea level near Puerto Vallarta, the Vallarta Botanical Garden covers 79 acres, 73 of them set aside as a reserve, and has been open to the public since 2005.
More drives to Mismaloya
- San Blas to Mismaloya
- Tequila to Mismaloya
- Amatitán to Mismaloya
- Guadalajara to Mismaloya
- Ajijic to Mismaloya
- San Luis Soyatlán to Mismaloya
From Tepic to other places in Mexico
- Tepic to Amatitán
- Tepic to Ajijic
- Tepic to Tepatitlán
- Tepic to Temacapulín
- Tepic to Nochistlán
- Tepic to San Juan de los Lagos
Continue Your Adventure
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Tepic to Mismaloya?
About 2 h 7 min of driving without stops, over 119 miles.
How far is Mismaloya from Tepic by car?
About 119 miles (192 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 Tepic to Mismaloya?
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 Tepic to Mismaloya?
The U.S. State Department rates Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Tepic to Mismaloya?
In order: MEX-15D, MEX-200D, MEX-70D and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Tepic and Mismaloya?
Closest to the road: Rincón de Guayabitos (beach, mile 62, 2 mi from the route); Costalegre (beach, mile 106, 1 mi from the route); Tranquila Beach (beach, mile 110, 0.2 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.