The Wayro route from Colima to El Rosario, Sinaloa is 355 miles (572 km), about 5 h 32 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 355 mi (572 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 32 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-GUA 10D → MEX-15D |
| Mexican states on the route | Colima (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Nayarit (Level 2), Sinaloa (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-54D, MEX-GUA 10D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.2 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 Colima to El Rosario, Sinaloa is like
MEX-15D (226 mi) and MEX-54D (90 mi) carry about 89% of the 355 miles. MEX-54D, MEX-GUA 10D, MEX-15D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-54 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 4 states: Colima, Jalisco, Nayarit, Sinaloa. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Colima to El Rosario, Sinaloa, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-54 | 0–6 | 6 | Colima |
| MEX-54D | 6–96 | 90 | Colima, Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 96–98 | 2 | Jalisco |
| MEX-GUA 10D | 98–128 | 30 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 128–354 | 226 | Jalisco, Nayarit, Sinaloa |
| local roads | 354–355 | 1 | Sinaloa |
- Mile 15 of this route: Colima → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 166 of this route: Jalisco → Nayarit (state line)
- Mile 309 of this route: Nayarit → Sinaloa (state line)
Stops between Colima and El Rosario, Sinaloa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 147)
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 19), Agua Grande Lagoon (mile 334)
- Museums and history: Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral (mile 42), Museo Arqueológico de Ciudad Guzmán (mile 42), Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (mile 116), Guachimontones (mile 122), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 147), Tepic Cathedral (mile 228), Museo Regional de Nayarit (mile 228)
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.
Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila
Around the town of Tequila, the Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of blue agave fields shaped by the plant's use for tequila since the 16th century.
Guachimontones
Near the town of Teuchitlán, Guachimontones is known for its circular structures. INAH describes it as the first large population center in western Mexico, emerging around 1000 BC, with two ball courts and about 40 circular buildings across 20 hectares.
Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería
The Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería, an interpretive museum of agave landscape and mining, is located in the municipality of Magdalena, Mexico.
Tepic Cathedral
The Immaculate Conception Cathedral, also known as Tepic Cathedral, stands on the main square in the center of Tepic and is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tepic.
Museo Regional de Nayarit
In the city of Tepic, the Museo Regional de Nayarit focuses on the different cultural traditions of pre-Hispanic Nayarit.
Agua Grande Lagoon
Agua Grande is a large coastal lagoon in the Mexican state of Sinaloa that drains into the Pacific Ocean through the Teacapán Estuary.
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From Colima to other places in Mexico
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- Colima to Paracho
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Colima to El Rosario, Sinaloa?
About 5 h 32 min of driving without stops, over 355 miles.
How far is El Rosario, Sinaloa from Colima by car?
About 355 miles (572 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 El Rosario, Sinaloa?
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 El Rosario, Sinaloa?
The U.S. State Department rates Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Sinaloa Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Colima to El Rosario, Sinaloa use?
In order: MEX-54, MEX-54D, MEX-GUA 10D and MEX-15D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Colima and El Rosario, Sinaloa?
Closest to the road: Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (museum, mile 147, 0.5 mi from the route); Museo Regional de Nayarit (museum, mile 228, 1 mi from the route); Tepic Cathedral (cathedral, mile 228, 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.