The Wayro route from Tequila to Mocorito is 463 miles (745 km), about 7 h 23 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 463 mi (745 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 23 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15D → SIN 223 → SIN 324 |
| 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 18.5 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 Mocorito is like
MEX-15D (445 mi) and SIN 324 (9 mi) carry about 98% of the 463 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 Mocorito, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 2–447 | 445 | Jalisco, Nayarit, Sinaloa |
| SIN 223 | 447–453 | 6 | Sinaloa |
| connecting roads | 453–454 | 1 | Sinaloa |
| SIN 324 | 454–463 | 9 | Sinaloa |
- Mile 32 of this route: Jalisco → Nayarit (state line)
- Mile 175 of this route: Nayarit → Sinaloa (state line)
Stops between Tequila and Mocorito
- 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 200)
- Museums and history: Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 12), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 42), Tepic Cathedral (mile 94), Museo Amado Nervo (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.
Museo Amado Nervo
Poet Amado Nervo was born on August 27, 1870, in this mid-19th-century house in downtown Tepic, which opened as a museum dedicated to him on April 27, 1970.
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 Mocorito
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 Mocorito?
About 7 h 23 min of driving without stops, over 463 miles.
How far is Mocorito from Tequila by car?
About 463 miles (745 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 Mocorito?
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 Mocorito?
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 Mocorito use?
In order: MEX-15D, SIN 223 and SIN 324. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tequila and Mocorito?
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); Tepic Cathedral (cathedral, 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.