The Wayro route from Calpulalpan to Boca de Pascuales is 476 miles (766 km), about 8 h 47 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 476 mi (766 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 47 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-M40D → MEX-15D → MEX-110 → MEX-15 → MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tlaxcala (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Michoacán (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Colima (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-54D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.0 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 Calpulalpan to Boca de Pascuales is like
MEX-15D (188 mi) and MEX-M40D (112 mi) carry about 63% of the 476 miles. MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-54D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-54, MEX-200 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 6 states: Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco, Colima. None of the 9 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Calpulalpan to Boca de Pascuales, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-M40D | 4–116 | 112 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| MEX-15D | 116–304 | 188 | State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 304–309 | 5 | Jalisco |
| MEX-110 | 309–327 | 18 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 327–332 | 5 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 332–334 | 2 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 334–400 | 66 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-54 | 400–409 | 9 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 409–411 | 2 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54D | 411–436 | 25 | Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-54 | 436–443 | 7 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 443–467 | 24 | Colima |
| connecting roads | 467–471 | 4 | Colima |
| MEX-200 | 471–476 | 5 | Colima |
- Mile 4 of this route: Tlaxcala → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 11 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 24 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 40 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 55 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 85 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 134 of this route: State of Mexico → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 302 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 309 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 358 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 427 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
Stops between Calpulalpan and Boca de Pascuales
- Nature and outdoors: Rayón National Park (mile 137), Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 423)
- Museums and history: Teotihuacan (mile 22), Museo Arqueológico de Apaxco (mile 55), Tula (mile 71), Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl (mile 71), El Chanal (mile 439), Cathedral Basilica of Colima (mile 441)
Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque
Built by Franciscan friar Francisco de Tembleque between 1554 and 1572, this 16th-century water system runs more than 48 km between Zempoala and Otumba. Its tallest arcade at Tepeyahualco reaches almost 40 meters, and UNESCO listed it in 2015.
Teotihuacan
Built between the 1st and 7th centuries AD, this UNESCO-listed ancient city lines the Avenue of the Dead, where you can walk between the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon and the Temple of the Feathered Serpent.
Museo Arqueológico de Apaxco
Founded in 1985, the Museo Arqueológico de Apaxco sits across from the parish church of San Francisco de Asís and beside the town hall in Apaxco, State of Mexico.
Tula
Once the Toltec capital, the Tula archaeological zone is best known for its Atlantes, basalt warrior figures over four meters (13 feet) tall crowning the main pyramid. Visitors also see a ball court, the Burnt Palace and the Coatepantli wall, carved with snakes devouring skeletons.
Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl
The Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl is an archaeological museum located in Tula de Allende, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
Rayón National Park
Just outside Tlalpujahua, Rayón National Park (Parque Nacional Rayón) marks the start of the area's famous butterfly reserve country, which stretches south and west from here.
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.
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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Calpulalpan to Boca de Pascuales?
About 8 h 47 min of driving without stops, over 476 miles.
How far is Boca de Pascuales from Calpulalpan by car?
About 476 miles (766 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 Calpulalpan to Boca de Pascuales?
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 Calpulalpan to Boca de Pascuales?
The U.S. State Department rates Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Calpulalpan to Boca de Pascuales use?
In order: MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-54, MEX-54D and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Calpulalpan and Boca de Pascuales?
Closest to the road: Tula (archaeological site, mile 71, 1 mi from the route); Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl (museum, mile 71, 1 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Colima (cathedral, mile 441, 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 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.