The Wayro route from Colima to Paracho is 183 miles (294 km), about 4 h 18 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 183 mi (294 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 18 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-110 → MEX-15 → MEX-37 |
| Mexican states on the route | Colima (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Michoacán (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-54D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
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 Paracho is like
MEX-110 (65 mi) and MEX-15 (51 mi) carry about 63% of the 183 miles. MEX-54D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-54, MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-37 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Colima, Jalisco, Michoacán. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Colima to Paracho, 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 | 104–107 | 3 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 107–139 | 32 | Michoacán |
| local roads | 139–146 | 7 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 146–165 | 19 | Michoacán |
| MEX-37 | 165–176 | 11 | Michoacán |
| local roads | 176–183 | 7 | Michoacán |
- Mile 15 of this route: Colima → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 82 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
Stops between Colima and Paracho
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Lago de Camécuaro National Park (mile 151)
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 19), Lago de Camécuaro National Park (mile 151)
- Museums and history: Zamora de Hidalgo Cathedral (mile 145)
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.
Zamora de Hidalgo Cathedral
Zamora's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a 19th-century Catholic church in the Michoacán city of Zamora de Hidalgo, attributed to the Celaya architect Eduardo Tresguerras.
Lago de Camécuaro National Park
Fed by countless springs, clear Lake Camécuaro near Tangancícuaro, about 13 km from Zamora, is ringed by old ahuehuete (sabino) trees. The national park is a popular spot for swimming, rowboats and picnics in their shade.
More drives to Paracho
- Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Paracho
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- Fresnillo to Paracho
- Mazatlán to Paracho
- Durango to Paracho
From Colima to other places in Mexico
- Colima to Sayula
- Colima to Tequila
- Colima to Tepatitlán
- Colima to Temacapulín
- Colima to San Juan de los Lagos
- Colima to Nochistlán
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Colima to Paracho?
About 4 h 18 min of driving without stops, over 183 miles.
How far is Paracho from Colima by car?
About 183 miles (294 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 Paracho?
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 Paracho?
The U.S. State Department rates Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Michoacán 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 Paracho use?
In order: MEX-54, MEX-54D, MEX-110, MEX-15 and MEX-37. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Colima and Paracho?
Closest to the road: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 19, 4 mi from the route); Zamora de Hidalgo Cathedral (catholic cathedral, mile 145, 3 mi from the route); Lago de Camécuaro National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 151, 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.