The Wayro route from Colima to Tequila is 142 miles (229 km), about 2 h 16 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 142 mi (229 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 16 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-GUA 10D → MEX-15D |
| Mexican states on the route | Colima (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-54D, MEX-GUA 10D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
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 Tequila is like
MEX-54D (90 mi) and MEX-GUA 10D (30 mi) carry about 85% of the 142 miles. MEX-54D, MEX-GUA 10D, MEX-15D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-54 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 2 states: Colima, Jalisco. None of the 5 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Colima to Tequila, 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 | 128–140 | 12 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 140–142 | 2 | Jalisco |
- Mile 15 of this route: Colima → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between Colima and Tequila
- 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), Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (mile 116), Guachimontones (mile 121)
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.
When you get to Tequila
National Museum of Tequila
The National Museum of Tequila (MUNAT) in the town of Tequila tells the story of the spirit that put this corner of Jalisco on the map. The state government took it back in 2026 and announced a reopening with refreshed exhibits.
More drives to Tequila
- Tepatitlán to Tequila
- San Juan de los Lagos to Tequila
- Aguascalientes to Tequila
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Tequila
- Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Tequila
- Zacatecas to Tequila
From Colima to other places in Mexico
- Colima to Sayula
- Colima to Tepatitlán
- Colima to Paracho
- Colima to Temacapulín
- Colima to San Juan de los Lagos
- Colima to Nochistlán
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Colima to Tequila?
About 2 h 16 min of driving without stops, over 142 miles.
How far is Tequila from Colima by car?
About 142 miles (229 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 Tequila?
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 Tequila?
The U.S. State Department rates Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Colima to Tequila use?
In order: MEX-54, MEX-54D, MEX-GUA 10D and MEX-15D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Colima and Tequila?
Closest to the road: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 19, 4 mi from the route); Museo Arqueológico de Ciudad Guzmán (museum, mile 42, 2 mi from the route); Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral (cathedral, mile 42, 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.