The Wayro route from Colima to Mineral de Pozos is 357 miles (575 km), about 6 h 38 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 357 mi (575 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-80D → MEX-80 → MEX-45D → MEX-45 → MEX-110D → MEX-110 → MEX-51 → GTO 100 |
| Mexican states on the route | Colima (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Guanajuato (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-54D, MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-45D, MEX-110D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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 Mineral de Pozos is like
MEX-54D (90 mi) and MEX-80D (72 mi) carry about 45% of the 357 miles. MEX-54D, MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-45D, MEX-110D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-54, MEX-15, MEX-80, MEX-45, MEX-110, MEX-51 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Colima, Jalisco, Guanajuato. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Colima to Mineral de Pozos, 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 | 96–113 | 17 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 113–118 | 5 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 118–134 | 16 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 134–137 | 3 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 137–209 | 72 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 209–223 | 14 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 223–224 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 224–260 | 36 | Jalisco, Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 260–261 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45 | 261–274 | 13 | Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 274–275 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-110D | 275–283 | 8 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-110 | 283–321 | 38 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-51 | 321–351 | 30 | Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 351–352 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| GTO 100 | 352–357 | 5 | Guanajuato |
- Mile 15 of this route: Colima → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 242 of this route: Jalisco → Guanajuato (state line)
Stops between Colima and Mineral de Pozos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Regional de Guanajuato Alhóndiga de Granaditas (mile 286), Miguel Hidalgo House, Dolores Hidalgo (mile 320)
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 19)
- Museums and history: Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral (mile 42), Museo Arqueológico de Ciudad Guzmán (mile 42), Museo del Tequila y el Mariachi (mile 119), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 197), Museo Regional de Guanajuato Alhóndiga de Granaditas (mile 286), Miguel Hidalgo House, Dolores Hidalgo (mile 320)
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.
Exconvento del Carmen
Built in the 17th century for the Discalced Carmelites, the Ex Convento del Carmen in Guadalajara is now a cultural venue with a long religious history.
Museo del Tequila y el Mariachi
The Museo del Tequila y el Mariachi is a space devoted to showing and sharing the culture of tequila and mariachi, both part of Mexico's heritage and cultural identity.
Teocaltitan Archaeological Site
Near Jalostotitlán in the Los Altos region, the Teocaltitán site holds pyramids, sunken patios and a ball court spread across about nine hectares, built by a people who dominated much of the area from AD 400 to 900.
Museo Regional de Guanajuato Alhóndiga de Granaditas
Built between 1796 and 1809 to plans by José Alejandro Durán y Villaseñor, the Alhóndiga de Granaditas in Guanajuato is home to the Museo Regional de Guanajuato.
Miguel Hidalgo House, Dolores Hidalgo
Built in 1779, the Casa de Hidalgo in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, is also known as the Museo Histórico Curato de Dolores.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Colima to Mineral de Pozos?
About 6 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 357 miles.
How far is Mineral de Pozos from Colima by car?
About 357 miles (575 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 Mineral de Pozos?
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 Mineral de Pozos?
The U.S. State Department rates Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Colima to Mineral de Pozos use?
In order: MEX-54, MEX-54D, MEX-15, MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-80, MEX-45D, MEX-45, MEX-110D, MEX-110, MEX-51 and GTO 100. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Colima and Mineral de Pozos?
Closest to the road: Exconvento del Carmen (convent, mile 118, 2 mi from the route); Museo Regional de Guanajuato Alhóndiga de Granaditas (museum, mile 286, 0.4 mi from the route); Miguel Hidalgo House, Dolores Hidalgo (museum, mile 320, 0.4 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.