The Wayro route from Colima to Jerez, Zacatecas is 290 miles (466 km), about 6 h 26 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 290 mi (466 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 26 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-15 → MEX-23 |
| Mexican states on the route | Colima (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Zacatecas (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-54D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
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 Jerez, Zacatecas is like
MEX-23 (159 mi) and MEX-54D (90 mi) carry about 86% of the 290 miles. MEX-54D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-54, MEX-15, MEX-23 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Colima, Jalisco, Zacatecas. Of the 6 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Colima to Jerez, Zacatecas, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-54 | 0–6 | 6 | Colima |
| MEX-54D | 6–96 | 90 | Colima, Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 96–112 | 16 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 112–124 | 12 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 124–127 | 3 | Jalisco |
| MEX-23 | 127–286 | 159 | Jalisco, Zacatecas |
| local roads | 286–290 | 4 | Zacatecas |
- Mile 15 of this route: Colima → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 160 of this route: Jalisco → Zacatecas (state line)
- Mile 232 of this route: Zacatecas → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 265 of this route: Jalisco → Zacatecas (state line)
Stops between Colima and Jerez, Zacatecas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): El Ixtépete (mile 114), Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 116), El Teúl (mile 189)
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 19), Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 116)
- Museums and history: Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral (mile 42), Museo Arqueológico de Ciudad Guzmán (mile 42), El Ixtépete (mile 114), El Teúl (mile 189)
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.
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.
When you get to Jerez, Zacatecas
Jerez de García Salinas lies in a valley about 35 miles (57 km) from the city of Zacatecas, and in 2007 it became the state's first Pueblo Mágico. The town is the birthplace of poet Ramón López Velarde and is closely tied to tamborazo music, filigree jewelry and leatherwork.
- Teatro Hinojosa: Built between 1872 and 1890, the theater keeps its hand-carved wooden seating and balconies. source
- Casa Museo Ramón López Velarde: The poet's birthplace now displays his manuscripts and recordings of his work. source
- Santuario de la Soledad: This neoclassical sanctuary has twin towers and an unusual lobed arch at its entrance. source
More drives to Jerez, Zacatecas
- Aguascalientes to Jerez, Zacatecas
- San Juan de los Lagos to Jerez, Zacatecas
- Tepatitlán to Jerez, Zacatecas
- Zamora to Jerez, Zacatecas
- Uruapan to Jerez, Zacatecas
- Pátzcuaro to Jerez, Zacatecas
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
Coming to Jerez, Zacatecas from the United States? Border crossings, permits and routes from U.S. cities: Driving to Jerez, Zacatecas, Mexico from the U.S.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Colima to Jerez, Zacatecas?
About 6 h 26 min of driving without stops, over 290 miles.
How far is Jerez, Zacatecas from Colima by car?
About 290 miles (466 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 Jerez, Zacatecas?
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 Jerez, Zacatecas?
The U.S. State Department rates Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider 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 Colima to Jerez, Zacatecas use?
In order: MEX-54, MEX-54D, MEX-15 and MEX-23. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Colima and Jerez, Zacatecas?
Closest to the road: El Ixtépete (archaeological site, mile 114, 0.4 mi from the route); Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (park, mile 116, 0.8 mi from the route); El Teúl (archaeological site, mile 189, 0.5 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.