The Wayro route from Barra de Navidad to Teúl de González Ortega is 285 miles (459 km), about 5 h 43 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 285 mi (459 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 5 h 43 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-200 → MEX-200D → MEX-110 → MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-15 → MEX-23 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco, Colima, Zacatecas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-200D, MEX-54D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.4 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.
How the Barra de Navidad to Teúl de González Ortega drive plays out
MEX-54D (91 mi) and MEX-23 (63 mi) carry about 54% of the 285 miles. It runs through 3 states: Jalisco, Colima, Zacatecas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-200D and MEX-54D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Barra de Navidad to Teúl de González Ortega
| 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 | 101–192 | 91 | Colima, Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 192–208 | 16 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 208–220 | 12 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 220–222 | 2 | Jalisco |
| MEX-23 | 222–285 | 63 | Jalisco, Zacatecas |
- Mile 14 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
- Mile 111 of this route: Colima → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 255 of this route: Jalisco → Zacatecas (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Teúl de González Ortega
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 57), El Ixtépete (mile 209), Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 212)
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 114), Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 212)
- Museums and history: Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 57), Museo Regional de Historia de Colima (mile 96), El Chanal (mile 99), Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral (mile 137), Museo Arqueológico de Ciudad Guzmán (mile 138), El Ixtépete (mile 209)
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.
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.
El Chanal
North of Colima city, this Postclassic settlement straddles the Colima River. Its ceremonial core holds temples, palaces, altars and a ballcourt, and digs revealed copper, silver and gold metalwork along with pottery and obsidian tools.
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.
Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral
Ciudad Guzmán's St. Joseph Cathedral (Catedral de San José) is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ciudad Guzmán and the seat of its bishop.
Museo Arqueológico de Ciudad Guzmán
Founded in the 1950s with writer Juan José Arreola among its promoters, this INAH museum in Ciudad Guzmán shows stone and ceramic pieces from western Mexico, colonial-era religious art and sketches by muralist José Clemente Orozco.
El Ixtépete
Zapopan's El Ixtépete preserves a pyramid built around AD 650-750, during the Grillo tradition, with at least seven superimposed construction phases; the site lies within the Guadalajara metro area near the Periférico and Avenida Mariano Otero.
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.
When you get to Teúl de González Ortega
El Teúl
On a hill of the same name in southern Zacatecas, near Jalisco, El Teúl was a Mesoamerican settlement where people made copper and ceramic goods.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Barra de Navidad to Teúl de González Ortega?
About 5 h 43 min of driving without stops, over 285 miles.
What is the driving distance from Barra de Navidad to Teúl de González Ortega?
About 285 miles (459 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 Teúl de González Ortega?
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 Teúl de González Ortega?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Colima Level 4: Do Not 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 Barra de Navidad to Teúl de González Ortega use?
In order: MEX-200, MEX-200D, MEX-110, MEX-54, MEX-54D, MEX-15 and MEX-23. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Barra de Navidad to Teúl de González Ortega?
Closest to the road: Museo Comunitario de la Sal (museum, mile 57, 0.4 mi from the route); El Ixtépete (archaeological site, mile 209, 0.4 mi from the route); Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (park, mile 212, 0.7 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.