The Wayro route from Barra de Navidad to Pinal de Amoles is 469 miles (754 km), about 10 h 10 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 469 mi (754 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 10 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-200 → MEX-200D → MEX-110 → MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-15 → MEX-35 → MEX-90 → MEX-45D → MEX-57D → QRO 4 → QRO 100 → MEX-120 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco (Level 3), Colima (Level 4), Michoacán (Level 4), Guanajuato (Level 3), Querétaro (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-200D, MEX-54D, MEX-45D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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 Barra de Navidad to Pinal de Amoles is like
MEX-110 (146 mi) and MEX-45D (67 mi) carry about 45% of the 469 miles. MEX-200D, MEX-54D, MEX-45D, MEX-57D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-200, MEX-110, MEX-54, MEX-15, MEX-35, MEX-90, MEX-120 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, Guanajuato, Querétaro. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Barra de Navidad to Pinal de Amoles, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Jalisco |
| MEX-200 | 2–40 | 38 | Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-200D | 40–67 | 27 | Colima |
| connecting roads | 67–69 | 2 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 69–94 | 25 | Colima |
| MEX-54 | 94–101 | 7 | Colima |
| MEX-54D | 101–125 | 24 | Colima, Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 125–126 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54 | 126–135 | 9 | Jalisco |
| MEX-110 | 135–200 | 65 | Jalisco, Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 200–202 | 2 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 202–207 | 5 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 207–225 | 18 | Michoacán |
| MEX-35 | 225–232 | 7 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 232–270 | 38 | Michoacán, Guanajuato |
| MEX-90 | 270–315 | 45 | Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 315–316 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 316–383 | 67 | Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 383–393 | 10 | Querétaro |
| QRO 4 | 393–413 | 20 | Querétaro |
| QRO 100 | 413–422 | 9 | Querétaro |
| local roads | 422–426 | 4 | Querétaro |
| QRO 100 | 426–440 | 14 | Querétaro |
| MEX-120 | 440–468 | 28 | Querétaro |
| local roads | 468–469 | 1 | Querétaro |
- Mile 14 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
- Mile 111 of this route: Colima → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 178 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 260 of this route: Michoacán → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 374 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
Stops between Barra de Navidad and Pinal de Amoles
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 57)
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 114), El Cimatario National Park (mile 385)
- Museums and history: Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 57), Cathedral Basilica of Colima (mile 96), Museo Regional de Historia de Colima (mile 96), Plazuelas (mile 278), Irapuato Cathedral (mile 318)
Museo Comunitario de la Sal
Set in an old warehouse in Cuyutlán, the community Salt Museum (Museo Comunitario de la Sal) explains how local salt has been harvested, from the old tapeixtle technique to modern methods, with historic photos of the salt works.
Cathedral Basilica of Colima
Colima Cathedral, the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, stands at a corner of the Jardín Libertad in the city center. Pope John Paul II named it a minor basilica on October 12, 1998.
Museo Regional de Historia de Colima
An early 19th-century mansion on Colima's Portal Morelos holds this regional history museum, run jointly by INAH, the University of Colima and the state. Exhibits range from Capacha and Comala pottery and shaft tombs to Philippine trade and the Revolution.
Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park
This national park in western Mexico protects the upper slopes of two volcanic peaks, Volcán de Colima and Nevado de Colima, in the states of Jalisco and Colima.
Plazuelas
Near Pénjamo, Plazuelas flourished between AD 450 and 700. Trails lead to Casas Tapadas, a platform crowned by four pyramid bases, a ball court, and rocks carved with spirals and La Maqueta, a low-relief model of Casas Tapadas.
Irapuato Cathedral
Irapuato's cathedral, dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, dates from the 18th century and has a Baroque facade. It served as the seat of the local parish until 2004, when the new Diocese of Irapuato made it a cathedral.
Claustro de San Felipe Neri - Palacio Conin
The Cloister of San Felipe Neri in central Querétaro was part of the Oratorian convent and stands beside the Templo de San Felipe Neri, now the city's cathedral.
El Cimatario National Park
El Cimatario National Park protects about 24 square kilometers of land just south of the city of Santiago de Querétaro.
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From Barra de Navidad to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Barra de Navidad to Pinal de Amoles?
About 10 h 10 min of driving without stops, over 469 miles.
How far is Pinal de Amoles from Barra de Navidad by car?
About 469 miles (754 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 Barra de Navidad to Pinal de Amoles?
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 Barra de Navidad to Pinal de Amoles?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Barra de Navidad to Pinal de Amoles use?
In order: MEX-200, MEX-200D, MEX-110, MEX-54, MEX-54D, MEX-15, MEX-35, MEX-90, MEX-45D, MEX-57D, QRO 4, QRO 100 and MEX-120. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Barra de Navidad and Pinal de Amoles?
Closest to the road: Museo Comunitario de la Sal (museum, mile 57, 0.4 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Colima (cathedral, mile 96, 2 mi from the route); Claustro de San Felipe Neri - Palacio Conin (convent, mile 381, 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.