The Wayro route from Colima to San Ignacio, Sinaloa is 454 miles (731 km), about 8 h 15 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 454 mi (731 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 15 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-GUA 10D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → SIN 407 |
| Mexican states on the route | Colima (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Nayarit (Level 2), Sinaloa (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-54D, MEX-GUA 10D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.2 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 San Ignacio, Sinaloa is like
MEX-15D (267 mi) and MEX-54D (90 mi) carry about 79% of the 454 miles. MEX-54D, MEX-GUA 10D, MEX-15D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-54, MEX-15 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Colima, Jalisco, Nayarit, Sinaloa. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Colima to San Ignacio, Sinaloa, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-54 | 0–6 | 6 | Colima |
| MEX-54D | 6–96 | 90 | Colima, Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 96–98 | 2 | Jalisco |
| MEX-GUA 10D | 98–128 | 30 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 128–395 | 267 | Jalisco, Nayarit, Sinaloa |
| MEX-15 | 395–434 | 39 | Sinaloa |
| SIN 407 | 434–454 | 20 | Sinaloa |
- Mile 15 of this route: Colima → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 166 of this route: Jalisco → Nayarit (state line)
- Mile 309 of this route: Nayarit → Sinaloa (state line)
Stops between Colima and San Ignacio, Sinaloa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ixtlán del Rio (mile 176)
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 19), Agua Grande Lagoon (mile 334)
- Museums and history: Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral (mile 42), Museo Arqueológico de Ciudad Guzmán (mile 42), Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (mile 116), Guachimontones (mile 122), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 176), Museo Regional de Nayarit (mile 228)
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.
Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila
Around the town of Tequila, the Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of blue agave fields shaped by the plant's use for tequila since the 16th century.
Guachimontones
Near the town of Teuchitlán, Guachimontones is known for its circular structures. INAH describes it as the first large population center in western Mexico, emerging around 1000 BC, with two ball courts and about 40 circular buildings across 20 hectares.
Ixtlán del Rio
Known locally as Los Toriles, the Ixtlán del Río site is famous for a temple with a fully circular floor plan, rare in Mesoamerica. People lived here from about 300 BC to AD 600, and an introductory gallery explains the finds.
Museo Regional de Nayarit
In the city of Tepic, the Museo Regional de Nayarit focuses on the different cultural traditions of pre-Hispanic Nayarit.
Agua Grande Lagoon
Agua Grande is a large coastal lagoon in the Mexican state of Sinaloa that drains into the Pacific Ocean through the Teacapán Estuary.
More drives to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
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- Aguascalientes to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
- San Juan de los Lagos to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
- Tepatitlán to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
- Amatitán to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
- Mazamitla to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
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
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Colima to San Ignacio, Sinaloa?
About 8 h 15 min of driving without stops, over 454 miles.
How far is San Ignacio, Sinaloa from Colima by car?
About 454 miles (731 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 San Ignacio, Sinaloa?
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 San Ignacio, Sinaloa?
The U.S. State Department rates Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Sinaloa 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 San Ignacio, Sinaloa use?
In order: MEX-54, MEX-54D, MEX-GUA 10D, MEX-15D, MEX-15 and SIN 407. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Colima and San Ignacio, Sinaloa?
Closest to the road: Museo Arqueológico de Ciudad Guzmán (museum, mile 42, 2 mi from the route); Ixtlán del Rio (archaeological site, mile 176, 0.5 mi from the route); Museo Regional de Nayarit (museum, mile 228, 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.