The Wayro route from Colima to Pinal de Amoles is 373 miles (601 km), about 8 h 18 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 373 mi (601 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 18 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 → MEX-120 |
| 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 14.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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 Pinal de Amoles is like
MEX-110 (119 mi) and MEX-45D (67 mi) carry about 50% of the 373 miles. MEX-54D, MEX-45D, MEX-57D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-54, MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-35, MEX-90, MEX-120 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Colima, Jalisco, Michoacán, Guanajuato, Querétaro. Of the 7 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Colima to Pinal de Amoles, 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 | 317–326 | 9 | Querétaro |
| local roads | 326–331 | 5 | Querétaro |
| QRO 100 | 331–344 | 13 | Querétaro |
| MEX-120 | 344–372 | 28 | Querétaro |
| local roads | 372–373 | 1 | 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 Pinal de Amoles
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro (mile 286)
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 19)
- Museums and history: Plazuelas (mile 183), Irapuato Cathedral (mile 222), El Cerrito (mile 282), Teatro de la República (mile 286), Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro (mile 286)
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.
Irapuato Cathedral
Irapuato's cathedral, dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, dates from the 18th century and has a Baroque facade. It served as the seat of the local parish until 2004, when the new Diocese of Irapuato made it a cathedral.
El Cerrito
Just outside Querétaro city in Corregidora, El Cerrito is an INAH archaeological zone centered on a pyramid close to 100 feet high, later topped by a 19th-century fort, with a small site museum on the grounds.
Teatro de la República
Originally named Teatro Iturbide, the Teatro de la República stands in Querétaro's historic center. The neoclassical building has a three-level hall with about 500 seats.
Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro
Inside the 18th-century Baroque former Capuchin convent in Querétaro's historic center, the Museo de la Ciudad hosts contemporary visual art along with music, film and theater.
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From Colima to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Colima to Pinal de Amoles?
About 8 h 18 min of driving without stops, over 373 miles.
How far is Pinal de Amoles from Colima by car?
About 373 miles (601 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 Pinal de Amoles?
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 Pinal de Amoles?
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 Pinal de Amoles use?
In order: MEX-54, MEX-54D, MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-35, MEX-90, MEX-45D, MEX-57D, QRO 4, QRO 100 and MEX-120. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Colima and Pinal de Amoles?
Closest to the road: Tequila Corralejo (distillery, mile 198, 1 mi from the route); Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro (museum, mile 286, 1 mi from the route); Teatro de la República (opera house, 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.