The Wayro route from Colima to Tetela de Ocampo is 519 miles (836 km), about 9 h 30 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 519 mi (836 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 30 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-110 → MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-M40D → MEX-132 → MEX-132D → MEX-119D → PUE 148 |
| Mexican states on the route | Colima (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Michoacán (Level 4), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-54D, MEX-15D, MEX-M40D, MEX-132D, MEX-119D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.8 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 Tetela de Ocampo is like
MEX-15D (189 mi) and MEX-M40D (94 mi) carry about 55% of the 519 miles. MEX-54D, MEX-15D, MEX-M40D, MEX-132D, MEX-119D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-54, MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-132 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 6 states: Colima, Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Puebla. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Colima to Tetela de Ocampo, 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 | 112–130 | 18 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 130–134 | 4 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 134–323 | 189 | Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico |
| MEX-M40D | 323–417 | 94 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-132 | 417–440 | 23 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-132D | 440–465 | 25 | Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 465–467 | 2 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-119D | 467–485 | 18 | Hidalgo, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 485–491 | 6 | Puebla |
| PUE 148 | 491–519 | 28 | Puebla |
- Mile 15 of this route: Colima → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 82 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 130 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 137 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 305 of this route: Michoacán → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 355 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 385 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 399 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 416 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 419 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 470 of this route: Hidalgo → Puebla (state line)
Stops between Colima and Tetela de Ocampo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Huapalcalco (mile 448), Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla (mile 492)
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 19), Rayón National Park (mile 301)
- Museums and history: Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (mile 284), Tula (mile 368), Jorge R. Acosta Museum (mile 368), Museo Arqueológico de Apaxco (mile 384), Tulancingo Cathedral (mile 446), Huapalcalco (mile 448)
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.
Teatro Morelos de Maravatío
Maravatío's Teatro Morelos is a late-19th-century theater in a French-influenced neoclassical style, designed by architect Rafael Guerrero Torres. It opened on January 11, 1879, with a performance by opera singer Ángela Peralta.
Rayón National Park
Just outside Tlalpujahua, Rayón National Park (Parque Nacional Rayón) marks the start of the area's famous butterfly reserve country, which stretches south and west from here.
Tula
Once the Toltec capital, the Tula archaeological zone is best known for its Atlantes, basalt warrior figures over four meters (13 feet) tall crowning the main pyramid. Visitors also see a ball court, the Burnt Palace and the Coatepantli wall, carved with snakes devouring skeletons.
Jorge R. Acosta Museum
Next to the Tula ruins, the Museo de Sitio Jorge R. Acosta traces the rise and decline of the Toltecs and their city, Tollan Xicocotitlan. It moved into new facilities in 1982 and covers nearly 20 years of digs led by archaeologist Jorge R. Acosta.
Museo Arqueológico de Apaxco
Founded in 1985, the Museo Arqueológico de Apaxco sits across from the parish church of San Francisco de Asís and beside the town hall in Apaxco, State of Mexico.
Tulancingo Cathedral
Tulancingo Cathedral grew from a 16th-century Franciscan mission. The present church, designed by architect José Damián Ortiz de Castro and consecrated in 1806, has an unusual Neoclassical portico with Ionic columns and a triangular pediment.
Huapalcalco
About 5 kilometers north of Tulancingo, the pre-Columbian site of Huapalcalco sits on the western slope of a hill called Tecolote.
Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla
In the Sierra Norte de Puebla, the sanctuary of Nuestro Padre Jesús in Aquixtla draws thousands of pilgrims during the year who come to give thanks for favors received.
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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 Tetela de Ocampo?
About 9 h 30 min of driving without stops, over 519 miles.
How far is Tetela de Ocampo from Colima by car?
About 519 miles (836 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 Tetela de Ocampo?
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 Tetela de Ocampo?
The U.S. State Department rates Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla 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 Tetela de Ocampo use?
In order: MEX-54, MEX-54D, MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-15D, MEX-M40D, MEX-132, MEX-132D, MEX-119D and PUE 148. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Colima and Tetela de Ocampo?
Closest to the road: Tula (archaeological site, mile 368, 1 mi from the route); Huapalcalco (archaeological site, mile 448, 0.3 mi from the route); Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla (sanctuary, mile 492, 0.8 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.