The Wayro route from Chilpancingo to Comala is 470 miles (757 km), about 9 h 0 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 470 mi (757 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 0 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-95D → MEX-200D → MEX-200 → MEX-37D → MEX-110 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guerrero (Level 4), Michoacán (Level 4), Colima (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-95D, MEX-200D, MEX-37D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
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 Chilpancingo to Comala is like
MEX-200 (339 mi) and MEX-95D (54 mi) carry about 84% of the 470 miles. MEX-95D, MEX-200D, MEX-37D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-200, MEX-110 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Guerrero, Michoacán, Colima. None of the 4 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Chilpancingo to Comala, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Guerrero |
| MEX-95D | 3–57 | 54 | Guerrero |
| connecting roads | 57–58 | 1 | Guerrero |
| MEX-200D | 58–71 | 13 | Guerrero |
| connecting roads | 71–72 | 1 | Guerrero |
| MEX-200 | 72–244 | 172 | Guerrero |
| MEX-37D | 244–262 | 18 | Guerrero, Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 262–265 | 3 | Michoacán |
| MEX-200 | 265–432 | 167 | Michoacán, Colima |
| local roads | 432–437 | 5 | Colima |
| connecting roads | 437–438 | 1 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 438–460 | 22 | Colima |
| local roads | 460–470 | 10 | Colima |
- Mile 260 of this route: Guerrero → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 416 of this route: Michoacán → Colima (state line)
Stops between Chilpancingo and Comala
- Nature and outdoors: El Veladero National Park (mile 67)
- Museums and history: Tehuacalco (mile 28), Xihuacan (mile 186), Museo Regional de Historia de Colima (mile 464)
Tehuacalco
Near Chilpancingo, Tehuacalco is an archaeological site tied to the Yope people, with excavation work carried out in the 2000s.
El Veladero National Park
Covering 3,159 hectares on the high ground that rings Acapulco Bay, El Veladero National Park is a large ecological reserve above the port.
Xihuacan
Xihuacan is a Mesoamerican archaeological site on Guerrero's Costa Grande near La Soledad de Maciel, Zihuatanejo and Petatlán, where the King of La Chole stele and ball-court rings turned up before formal digs began.
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.
When you get to Comala
Museo Universitario Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo
Founded in 1996 in the village of Nogueras, in Comala, this university museum honors painter Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo and forms part of the Nogueras cultural complex.
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.
More drives to Comala
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- Lagos de Moreno to Comala
- León to Comala
From Chilpancingo to other places in Mexico
- Chilpancingo to Oaxtepec
- Chilpancingo to Malinalco
- Chilpancingo to Zacualpan de Amilpas
- Chilpancingo to Tlayacapan
- Chilpancingo to Tepoztlán
- Chilpancingo to Ocuituco
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Chilpancingo to Comala?
About 9 h 0 min of driving without stops, over 470 miles.
How far is Comala from Chilpancingo by car?
About 470 miles (757 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 Chilpancingo to Comala?
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 Chilpancingo to Comala?
The U.S. State Department rates Guerrero Level 4: Do Not Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not 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 Chilpancingo to Comala use?
In order: MEX-95D, MEX-200D, MEX-200, MEX-37D and MEX-110. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Chilpancingo and Comala?
Closest to the road: Tehuacalco (archaeological site, mile 28, 2 mi from the route); Xihuacan (archaeological site, mile 186, 2 mi from the route); Museo Regional de Historia de Colima (museum, mile 464, 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.