The Wayro route from Colima to Tequisquiapan is 324 miles (521 km), about 6 h 53 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 324 mi (521 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 53 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-110 → MEX-15 → MEX-35 → MEX-90 → MEX-45D → MEX-57D → QRO 4 → QRO 200 |
| 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 12.9 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 Tequisquiapan is like
MEX-110 (119 mi) and MEX-45D (67 mi) carry about 57% of the 324 miles. MEX-54D, MEX-45D, MEX-57D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-54, MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-35, MEX-90 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Colima, Jalisco, Michoacán, Guanajuato, Querétaro. None of the 7 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Colima to Tequisquiapan, 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 | 298–303 | 5 | Querétaro |
| QRO 200 | 303–322 | 19 | Querétaro |
| local roads | 322–324 | 2 | 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 Tequisquiapan
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 19)
- Museums and history: Plazuelas (mile 183), Irapuato Cathedral (mile 222), Celaya Cathedral (mile 258), Teatro de la República (mile 286), Museo Regional 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.
Celaya Cathedral
Celaya's main Catholic church, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, occupies the space of a former chapel that was annexed to the neighboring Temple of St. Francis.
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 Regional de Querétaro
The state's regional museum occupies the former Great Convent of San Francisco in central Santiago de Querétaro, a building dating from the 1540s and 1550s.
When you get to Tequisquiapan
Galería Libertad
Run by Querétaro's state culture department, Galería Libertad is a public gallery in the historic center of Santiago de Querétaro devoted to exhibiting, promoting and teaching the visual arts.
More drives to Tequisquiapan
- Salvatierra to Tequisquiapan
- Salamanca to Tequisquiapan
- Irapuato to Tequisquiapan
- Moroleón to Tequisquiapan
- Guanajuato to Tequisquiapan
- Pénjamo to Tequisquiapan
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 Tequisquiapan?
About 6 h 53 min of driving without stops, over 324 miles.
How far is Tequisquiapan from Colima by car?
About 324 miles (521 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 Tequisquiapan?
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 Tequisquiapan?
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 Tequisquiapan use?
In order: MEX-54, MEX-54D, MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-35, MEX-90, MEX-45D, MEX-57D, QRO 4 and QRO 200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Colima and Tequisquiapan?
Closest to the road: Tequila Corralejo (distillery, mile 198, 1 mi from the route); Museo Regional 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.