Comala to General Zaragoza is about 523 road miles (841 km): roughly 10 h 39 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
What the State Department tells travelers on this route:
- Nuevo León: “Those traveling between the U.S. border and Monterrey on highways 85/85D, 54, and 40/40D should exercise caution and avoid travel after dark.”
- Nuevo León: “Armed robberies and carjackings have occurred along these highways even during daylight hours.”
| Distance | 523 mi (841 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-80D → MEX-80 → MEX-70 → MEX-57D → SLP 32 → MEX-57 → SLP 29 → NL 3 |
| Mexican states on the route | Colima, Jalisco, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-54D, MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.9 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.
The Comala–General Zaragoza drive in a few lines
MEX-80D (114 mi) and MEX-54D (92 mi) carry about 39% of the 523 miles. It runs through 5 states: Colima, Jalisco, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-54D, MEX-15D and MEX-80D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Comala to General Zaragoza, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–7 | 7 | Colima |
| MEX-54 | 7–11 | 4 | Colima |
| MEX-54D | 11–103 | 92 | Colima, Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 103–119 | 16 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 119–124 | 5 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 124–140 | 16 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 140–143 | 3 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 143–215 | 72 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 215–248 | 33 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 248–290 | 42 | Jalisco, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-80 | 290–293 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70 | 293–309 | 16 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 309–319 | 10 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 319–322 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 32 | 322–331 | 9 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 331–332 | 1 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 332–344 | 12 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 344–365 | 21 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 365–441 | 76 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 441–446 | 5 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 446–447 | 1 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 29 | 447–475 | 28 | San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León |
| NL 3 | 475–481 | 6 | Nuevo León |
| local roads | 481–523 | 42 | Nuevo León |
- Mile 21 of this route: Colima → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 273 of this route: Jalisco → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 283 of this route: Guanajuato → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 455 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Nuevo León (state line)
Where to stop on the way to General Zaragoza
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 238), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 238)
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 25), Agua Azul (mile 125)
- Museums and history: Museo Arqueológico de Ciudad Guzmán (mile 48), Museo Regional de Guadalajara (mile 124), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 209), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 238), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 238), San Luis Potosí Cathedral (mile 324), Matehuala Cathedral (mile 446)
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.
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.
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.
Agua Azul
Parque Agua Azul is an urban park on Calzada Independencia in Guadalajara's historic center, a green stop close to downtown.
Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos
Raised between 1732 and 1769, the cathedral basilica of San Juan de los Lagos draws pilgrims from far away who come to visit the small image of the Virgin kept inside.
Teatro José Rosas Moreno
Construction of the Teatro José Rosas Moreno in Lagos de Moreno began in 1867, and the theater opened on May 5, 1907. It is named for Jalisco writer José Rosas Moreno.
Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera
Lagos de Moreno, in the state of Jalisco, is home to the Museo Casa Agustín Rivera Altos de Jalisco, a local museum in town.
San Luis Potosí Cathedral
Look closely at the two towers of San Luis Potosí's cathedral: one is built of mortar, the other of quarried cantera stone. The Baroque church is the seat of the archdiocese.
Matehuala Cathedral
Still open for worship, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral serves as the seat of the Catholic Diocese of Matehuala, a city in the state of San Luis Potosí.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Comala to General Zaragoza?
About 10 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 523 miles.
What is the driving distance from Comala to General Zaragoza?
About 523 miles (841 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 Comala to General Zaragoza?
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 Comala to General Zaragoza?
The U.S. State Department rates Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Nuevo León Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Comala to General Zaragoza?
In order: MEX-54, MEX-54D, MEX-15, MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-80, MEX-70, MEX-57D, SLP 32, MEX-57, SLP 29 and NL 3. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Comala to General Zaragoza?
Closest to the road: Agua Azul (park, mile 125, 1 mi from the route); Teatro José Rosas Moreno (opera house, mile 238, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (museum, mile 238, 0.5 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 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: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place 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.