The Wayro route from Tequila to Mismaloya is 169 miles (272 km), about 2 h 55 min of driving without stops.
| Total distance | 169 mi (272 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 55 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15D → MEX-70D → MEX-200D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco, Nayarit |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-15D, MEX-70D, MEX-200D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.7 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.
How the Tequila to Mismaloya drive plays out
MEX-200D (53 mi) and MEX-15D (46 mi) carry about 59% of the 169 miles. It runs through 2 states: Jalisco, Nayarit. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-15D, MEX-70D and MEX-200D. Of the 6 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Tequila to Mismaloya
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 2–48 | 46 | Jalisco, Nayarit |
| local roads | 48–83 | 35 | Nayarit |
| MEX-70D | 83–101 | 18 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200D | 101–154 | 53 | Nayarit, Jalisco |
| MEX-200 | 154–169 | 15 | Jalisco |
- Mile 32 of this route: Jalisco → Nayarit (state line)
- Mile 145 of this route: Nayarit → Jalisco (state line)
Places worth a stop between Tequila and Mismaloya
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 12), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 42), Museo Arqueológico de Puerto Vallarta Cuale (mile 161)
- Nature and outdoors: Rincón de Guayabitos (mile 111), Costalegre (mile 156)
- Museums and history: Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 12), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 42), Museo Arqueológico de Puerto Vallarta Cuale (mile 161)
Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería
Agave landscapes and mining are the twin themes of the Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería, an interpretive museum in the municipality of Magdalena.
Ixtlán del Rio
Between roughly 300 BC and AD 600, people made their home at Los Toriles in Ixtlán del Río. Today visitors come for its circular temple, a rare design in Mesoamerica.
Rincón de Guayabitos
Gentle waves are the draw at Rincón de Guayabitos, where roughly two kilometers of shoreline make this Compostela, Nayarit, beach town a favorite escape for people 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.
Parque Lineal
Parque Lineal is a linear park in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, with a skatepark among its features.
Museo Arqueológico de Puerto Vallarta Cuale
The Museo Arqueológico de Puerto Vallarta Cuale presents crafts along with the hunting and gathering items used in pre-Hispanic times, with a focus on western Mexico.
In Mismaloya itself
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
- Tepic to Mismaloya
- Amatitán to Mismaloya
- Guadalajara to Mismaloya
- Ajijic to Mismaloya
- San Luis Soyatlán to Mismaloya
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 Mismaloya?
About 2 h 55 min of driving without stops, over 169 miles.
How far is Mismaloya from Tequila by car?
About 169 miles (272 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 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 Tequila to Mismaloya?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Tequila to Mismaloya?
In order: MEX-15D, MEX-70D, MEX-200D and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Tequila and Mismaloya?
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); Museo Arqueológico de Puerto Vallarta Cuale (museum, mile 161, 0.3 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.