The Wayro route from Uruapan to San Ignacio, Sinaloa is 508 miles (817 km), about 9 h 55 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 508 mi (817 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 55 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-37 → MEX-15 → MEX-15D → SIN 407 |
| Mexican states on the route | Michoacán (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Nayarit (Level 2), Sinaloa (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
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 Uruapan to San Ignacio, Sinaloa is like
MEX-15D (368 mi) and MEX-15 (57 mi) carry about 84% of the 508 miles. MEX-15D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-37, MEX-15 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Michoacán, Jalisco, Nayarit, Sinaloa. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Uruapan to San Ignacio, Sinaloa, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Michoacán |
| MEX-37 | 1–19 | 18 | Michoacán |
| local roads | 19–48 | 29 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 48–58 | 10 | Michoacán |
| local roads | 58–73 | 15 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15D | 73–163 | 90 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 163–171 | 8 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 171–449 | 278 | Jalisco, Nayarit, Sinaloa |
| MEX-15 | 449–488 | 39 | Sinaloa |
| SIN 407 | 488–507 | 19 | Sinaloa |
| local roads | 507–508 | 1 | Sinaloa |
- Mile 93 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 221 of this route: Jalisco → Nayarit (state line)
- Mile 364 of this route: Nayarit → Sinaloa (state line)
Stops between Uruapan and San Ignacio, Sinaloa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Lago de Camécuaro National Park (mile 50), Zamora de Hidalgo Cathedral (mile 58)
- Nature and outdoors: Lago de Camécuaro National Park (mile 50), Agua Azul (mile 155), Agua Grande Lagoon (mile 388)
- Museums and history: Zamora de Hidalgo Cathedral (mile 58), Museo Regional de la Cerámica (mile 152), Guadalajara city museum (mile 157), Guachimontones (mile 186), Tepic Cathedral (mile 281), Casa Museo Juan Escutia (mile 281)
Lago de Camécuaro National Park
Fed by countless springs, clear Lake Camécuaro near Tangancícuaro, about 13 km from Zamora, is ringed by old ahuehuete (sabino) trees. The national park is a popular spot for swimming, rowboats and picnics in their shade.
Zamora de Hidalgo Cathedral
Zamora's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a 19th-century Catholic church in the Michoacán city of Zamora de Hidalgo, attributed to the Celaya architect Eduardo Tresguerras.
Museo Regional de la Cerámica
On Calle Independencia in central Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, the Museo Regional de la Cerámica is one of the town's two main ceramics museums.
Agua Azul
Parque Agua Azul is an urban park on Calzada Independencia in Guadalajara's historic center, a green stop close to downtown.
Guadalajara city museum
Guadalajara's city museum (Museo de la Ciudad), in the historic center, opened on February 14, 1992, and covers the city's history and many sides of its culture.
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.
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.
More drives to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
- Calvillo to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
- Aguascalientes to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
- San Juan de los Lagos to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
- Tepatitlán to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
- Amatitán to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
- Mazamitla to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
From Uruapan to other places in Mexico
- Uruapan to Amatitán
- Uruapan to Tequila
- Uruapan to Pabellón de Arteaga
- Uruapan to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Uruapan to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Uruapan to Real de Asientos
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Uruapan to San Ignacio, Sinaloa?
About 9 h 55 min of driving without stops, over 508 miles.
How far is San Ignacio, Sinaloa from Uruapan by car?
About 508 miles (817 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 Uruapan to San Ignacio, Sinaloa?
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 Uruapan to San Ignacio, Sinaloa?
The U.S. State Department rates Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; 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 Uruapan to San Ignacio, Sinaloa use?
In order: MEX-37, MEX-15, MEX-15D and SIN 407. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Uruapan and San Ignacio, Sinaloa?
Closest to the road: Lago de Camécuaro National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 50, 0.5 mi from the route); Zamora de Hidalgo Cathedral (catholic cathedral, mile 58, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo Regional de la Cerámica (museum, mile 152, 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.