The Wayro route from Tequila to Cosalá is 366 miles (589 km), about 6 h 21 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 366 mi (589 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 21 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15D → SIN 403 → SIN 402 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco (Level 3), Nayarit (Level 2), Sinaloa (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
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 Tequila to Cosalá is like
MEX-15D (314 mi) and SIN 402 (34 mi) carry about 95% of the 366 miles. MEX-15D is a toll highway (cuota). It runs through 3 states: Jalisco, Nayarit, Sinaloa. Of the 6 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tequila to Cosalá, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 2–316 | 314 | Jalisco, Nayarit, Sinaloa |
| connecting roads | 316–319 | 3 | Sinaloa |
| SIN 403 | 319–331 | 12 | Sinaloa |
| SIN 402 | 331–365 | 34 | Sinaloa |
| local roads | 365–366 | 1 | Sinaloa |
- Mile 32 of this route: Jalisco → Nayarit (state line)
- Mile 175 of this route: Nayarit → Sinaloa (state line)
Stops between Tequila and Cosalá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 12), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 42)
- Nature and outdoors: Agua Grande Lagoon (mile 199)
- Museums and history: Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 12), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 42), Tepic Cathedral (mile 94), Casa Museo Juan Escutia (mile 94)
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.
Ixtlán del Rio
Known locally as Los Toriles, the Ixtlán del Río site is famous for a temple with a fully circular floor plan, rare in Mesoamerica. People lived here from about 300 BC to AD 600, and an introductory gallery explains the finds.
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.
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 Cosalá
- Sombrerete to Cosalá
- Aguascalientes to Cosalá
- San Juan de los Lagos to Cosalá
- Tepatitlán to Cosalá
- Guadalajara to Cosalá
- Zamora to Cosalá
From Tequila to other places in Mexico
- Tequila to Temacapulín
- Tequila to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Tequila to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Tequila to Calvillo
- Tequila to Real de Asientos
- Tequila to El Rosario, Sinaloa
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tequila to Cosalá?
About 6 h 21 min of driving without stops, over 366 miles.
How far is Cosalá from Tequila by car?
About 366 miles (589 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 Tequila to Cosalá?
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 Tequila to Cosalá?
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 Tequila to Cosalá use?
In order: MEX-15D, SIN 403 and SIN 402. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tequila and Cosalá?
Closest to the road: Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (museum, mile 12, 0.5 mi from the route); Ixtlán del Rio (archaeological site, mile 42, 0.5 mi from the route); Casa Museo Juan Escutia (museum, mile 94, 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.