The Wayro route from Colima to Real de Asientos is 290 miles (467 km), about 5 h 22 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 290 mi (467 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-80D → MEX-45D → MEX-45 → MEX-71 → AGS 9 → MEX-39 |
| Mexican states on the route | Colima (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Aguascalientes (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-54D, MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.6 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 Real de Asientos is like
MEX-54D (90 mi) and MEX-80D (72 mi) carry about 56% of the 290 miles. MEX-54D, MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-45D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-54, MEX-15, MEX-45, MEX-71, MEX-39 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Colima, Jalisco, Aguascalientes. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Colima to Real de Asientos, 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 |
| connecting roads | 209–210 | 1 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 210–222 | 12 | Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 222–235 | 13 | Jalisco |
| MEX-45 | 235–265 | 30 | Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 265–268 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
| connecting roads | 268–270 | 2 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-71 | 270–276 | 6 | Aguascalientes |
| AGS 9 | 276–282 | 6 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-39 | 282–290 | 8 | Aguascalientes |
- Mile 15 of this route: Colima → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 239 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
Stops between Colima and Real de Asientos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teatro Morelos (mile 254), Museo Regional de Aguascalientes (mile 254)
- 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), El Ixtépete (mile 114), Panteón de Belén (mile 118), Museo Regional de Guadalajara (mile 119), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 196), Museo Regional de Aguascalientes (mile 254)
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.
Panteón de Belén
A historic cemetery in Guadalajara, Panteón de Belén is known for its legends and offers night tours.
Museo Regional de Guadalajara
Facing the Rotonda de los Jaliscienses Ilustres in downtown Guadalajara, the Museo Regional de Guadalajara fills a full city block bounded by Hidalgo, Pino Suárez, Liceo and Independencia streets.
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.
Teatro Morelos
In downtown Aguascalientes, Teatro Morelos is a neoclassical theater designed and built by engineer José Noriega and opened in 1885. In October and November 1914 it hosted the Sovereign Revolutionary Convention.
Museo Regional de Aguascalientes
An early 20th-century building by self-taught architect Refugio Reyes holds this INAH museum of Aguascalientes history, with fossils, archaeological finds, colonial paintings by Juan Correa and more than 300 devotional ex-voto paintings.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Colima to Real de Asientos?
About 5 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 290 miles.
How far is Real de Asientos from Colima by car?
About 290 miles (467 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 Real de Asientos?
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 Real de Asientos?
The U.S. State Department rates Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Aguascalientes 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 Real de Asientos use?
In order: MEX-54, MEX-54D, MEX-15, MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-45D, MEX-45, MEX-71, AGS 9 and MEX-39. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Colima and Real de Asientos?
Closest to the road: El Ixtépete (archaeological site, mile 114, 1 mi from the route); Teatro Morelos (theatre building, mile 254, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo Regional de Aguascalientes (history museum, mile 254, 0.2 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.