The Wayro route from Tequila to Nochistlán is 125 miles (201 km), about 3 h 1 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 125 mi (201 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 1 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-54 → JAL 201 → JAL 205 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco (Level 3), Zacatecas (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.0 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 Tequila to Nochistlán is like
JAL 201 (37 mi) and MEX-15D (21 mi) carry about 46% of the 125 miles. MEX-15D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-15, MEX-54 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 2 states: Jalisco, Zacatecas. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tequila to Nochistlán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 4–25 | 21 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 25–34 | 9 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 34–45 | 11 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54 | 45–65 | 20 | Jalisco |
| JAL 201 | 65–102 | 37 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 102–104 | 2 | Jalisco |
| JAL 205 | 104–121 | 17 | Jalisco, Zacatecas |
| local roads | 121–125 | 4 | Zacatecas |
- Mile 117 of this route: Jalisco → Zacatecas (state line)
Stops between Tequila and Nochistlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Ciencias Ambientales (mile 39)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 34), Museo de Ciencias Ambientales (mile 39)
- Museums and history: Guachimontones (mile 11), Museo de Arte de Zapopan (mile 39), Museo de Ciencias Ambientales (mile 39)
Guachimontones
Near the town of Teuchitlán, Guachimontones is known for its circular structures. INAH describes it as the first large population center in western Mexico, emerging around 1000 BC, with two ball courts and about 40 circular buildings across 20 hectares.
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.
Museo de Arte de Zapopan
Run by the city of Zapopan, the Museo de Arte de Zapopan is a contemporary art museum in the town's historic center, open since 2002.
Museo de Ciencias Ambientales
Part of the University of Guadalajara, Zapopan's Museo de Ciencias Ambientales uses interactive exhibits on biodiversity, ecology, climate change and waste to teach about the environment.
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From Tequila to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tequila to Nochistlán?
About 3 h 1 min of driving without stops, over 125 miles.
How far is Nochistlán from Tequila by car?
About 125 miles (201 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 Nochistlán?
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 Nochistlán?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Zacatecas 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 Nochistlán use?
In order: MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-54, JAL 201 and JAL 205. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tequila and Nochistlán?
Closest to the road: Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (park, mile 34, 2 mi from the route); Museo de Ciencias Ambientales (natural history museum, mile 39, 0.5 mi from the route); Museo de Arte de Zapopan (art museum, mile 39, 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.