The Wayro route from Colima to Bernal is 321 miles (517 km), about 6 h 48 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 321 mi (517 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 48 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-110 → MEX-15 → MEX-35 → MEX-90 → MEX-45D → MEX-57D → QRO 4 → QRO 100 |
| Mexican states on the route | Colima (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Michoacán (Level 4), Guanajuato (Level 3), Querétaro (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-54D, MEX-45D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
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 Colima to Bernal is like
MEX-110 (119 mi) and MEX-45D (67 mi) carry about 58% of the 321 miles. MEX-54D, MEX-45D, MEX-57D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-54, MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-35, MEX-90 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Colima, Jalisco, Michoacán, Guanajuato, Querétaro. None of the 5 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Colima to Bernal, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-54 | 0–6 | 6 | Colima |
| MEX-54D | 6–30 | 24 | Colima, Jalisco |
| MEX-54 | 30–39 | 9 | Jalisco |
| MEX-110 | 39–104 | 65 | Jalisco, Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 104–106 | 2 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 106–112 | 6 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 112–129 | 17 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 129–130 | 1 | Michoacán |
| MEX-35 | 130–137 | 7 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 137–174 | 37 | Michoacán, Guanajuato |
| MEX-90 | 174–219 | 45 | Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 219–220 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 220–287 | 67 | Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 287–298 | 11 | Querétaro |
| QRO 4 | 298–317 | 19 | Querétaro |
| QRO 100 | 317–321 | 4 | Querétaro |
- Mile 15 of this route: Colima → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 82 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 165 of this route: Michoacán → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 278 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
Stops between Colima and Bernal
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 19)
- Museums and history: Plazuelas (mile 183), Celaya Cathedral (mile 258)
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.
Tequila Corralejo
Tequila Corralejo is distilled in Pénjamo, Guanajuato, at the historic Hacienda de Corralejo, where the brand, established in 1996, offers guided tours and hosts social events.
Celaya Cathedral
Celaya's main Catholic church, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, occupies the space of a former chapel that was annexed to the neighboring Temple of St. Francis.
Templo de Santa Clara de Asís
Founded in the 17th century, the church and convent of Santa Clara de Asís stands in Querétaro's historic center and was a major convent for women in New Spain.
More drives to Bernal
- Celaya to Bernal
- Salamanca to Bernal
- Irapuato to Bernal
- Guanajuato to Bernal
- Pénjamo to Bernal
- León to Bernal
From Colima to other places in Mexico
- Colima to Sayula
- Colima to Tequila
- Colima to Tepatitlán
- Colima to Paracho
- Colima to Temacapulín
- Colima to San Juan de los Lagos
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Colima to Bernal?
About 6 h 48 min of driving without stops, over 321 miles.
How far is Bernal from Colima by car?
About 321 miles (517 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 Colima to Bernal?
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 Colima to Bernal?
The U.S. State Department rates Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider 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 Colima to Bernal use?
In order: MEX-54, MEX-54D, MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-35, MEX-90, MEX-45D, MEX-57D, QRO 4 and QRO 100. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Colima and Bernal?
Closest to the road: Plazuelas (archaeological site, mile 183, 2 mi from the route); Tequila Corralejo (distillery, mile 198, 1 mi from the route); Templo de Santa Clara de Asís (convent, mile 286, 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.