The Wayro route from Viesca to Chacala is 540 miles (869 km), about 9 h 12 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 540 mi (869 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 12 min |
| Main roads, in order | COAH82 → MEX-40 → MEX-40D → MEX-15D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Coahuila, Durango, Sinaloa, Nayarit |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-40D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.6 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.
On the road from Viesca to Chacala
MEX-40D (304 mi) and MEX-15D (152 mi) carry about 84% of the 540 miles. It runs through 4 states: Coahuila, Durango, Sinaloa, Nayarit. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-40D and MEX-15D. None of the 6 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Roads you'll take from Viesca to Chacala
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Coahuila |
| COAH82 | 1–14 | 13 | Coahuila |
| connecting roads | 14–15 | 1 | Coahuila |
| MEX-40 | 15–32 | 17 | Coahuila |
| connecting roads | 32–34 | 2 | Coahuila |
| MEX-40D | 34–338 | 304 | Coahuila, Durango, Sinaloa |
| MEX-15D | 338–490 | 152 | Sinaloa, Nayarit |
| MEX-200 | 490–534 | 44 | Nayarit |
| local roads | 534–540 | 6 | Nayarit |
- Mile 48 of this route: Coahuila → Durango (state line)
- Mile 295 of this route: Durango → Sinaloa (state line)
- Mile 407 of this route: Sinaloa → Nayarit (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Viesca and Chacala
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Estatal Cañón de Fernández (mile 82), Agua Grande Lagoon (mile 382)
- Museums and history: Cathedral Basilica of Durango (mile 203), Ganot-Peschard Museum of Archeology (mile 203), Tepic Cathedral (mile 488), Museo Amado Nervo (mile 488)
Parque Estatal Cañón de Fernández
Along the Nazas River in Lerdo, Durango, Cañón de Fernández State Park protects about 17,000 hectares of desert canyon where Montezuma cypresses and cottonwoods line the water; the wetland has been a Ramsar site since 2008.
Cathedral Basilica of Durango
Facing the Plaza de Armas in Durango's historic center, this basilica cathedral is the seat of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Durango.
Ganot-Peschard Museum of Archeology
In downtown Durango, this archaeology museum works to preserve the Indigenous history of northern 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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Viesca to Chacala?
About 9 h 12 min of driving without stops, over 540 miles.
What is the driving distance from Viesca to Chacala?
About 540 miles (869 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 Viesca to Chacala?
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 Viesca to Chacala?
The U.S. State Department rates Coahuila Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Durango Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Sinaloa Level 4: Do Not Travel; Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Viesca to Chacala?
In order: COAH82, MEX-40, MEX-40D, MEX-15D and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Viesca and Chacala?
Closest to the road: Cathedral Basilica of Durango (cathedral, mile 203, 3 mi from the route); Tepic Cathedral (cathedral, mile 488, 2 mi from the route); Museo Amado Nervo (biographical museum, mile 488, 2 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.