The Wayro route from Comala to Ixtenco is 499 miles (803 km), about 9 h 3 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 499 mi (803 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 3 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-110 → MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-M40D → MEX-136 |
| Mexican states on the route | Colima (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Michoacán (Level 4), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-54D, MEX-15D, MEX-M40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.0 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 Comala to Ixtenco is like
MEX-15D (189 mi) and MEX-M40D (121 mi) carry about 62% of the 499 miles. MEX-54D, MEX-15D, MEX-M40D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-54, MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-136 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 6 states: Colima, Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Tlaxcala. None of the 9 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Comala to Ixtenco, 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 | 11–35 | 24 | Colima, Jalisco |
| MEX-54 | 35–45 | 10 | Jalisco |
| MEX-110 | 45–110 | 65 | Jalisco, Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 110–112 | 2 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 112–117 | 5 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 117–135 | 18 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 135–140 | 5 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 140–329 | 189 | Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico |
| MEX-M40D | 329–450 | 121 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Tlaxcala |
| MEX-136 | 450–499 | 49 | Tlaxcala |
- Mile 21 of this route: Colima → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 88 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 137 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 143 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 311 of this route: Michoacán → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 360 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 391 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 405 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 422 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 434 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 442 of this route: Hidalgo → Tlaxcala (state line)
Stops between Comala and Ixtenco
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 25), Rayón National Park (mile 308), Parque nacional Xicoténcatl (mile 475)
- Museums and history: Jorge R. Acosta Museum (mile 373), Teotihuacan (mile 423), Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco (mile 478)
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.
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.
Atlantean figures
Crowning the main pyramid at the Tula archaeological zone, these basalt sculptures of Toltec warriors stand more than four meters tall in what was once the Toltec capital; the nearby Wall of Snakes shows carved serpents 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.
Church and former convent of Todos los Santos
Franciscan friars built this fortress-style convent in Zempoala, and the complex still keeps the classic layout of atrium, church, open chapel and cloister. It pairs well with a drive through the area's old pulque haciendas.
Teotihuacan
Built between the 1st and 7th centuries AD, this UNESCO-listed ancient city lines the Avenue of the Dead, where you can walk between the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon and the Temple of the Feathered Serpent.
Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque
Built by Franciscan friar Francisco de Tembleque between 1554 and 1572, this 16th-century water system runs more than 48 km between Zempoala and Otumba. Its tallest arcade at Tepeyahualco reaches almost 40 meters, and UNESCO listed it in 2015.
Parque nacional Xicoténcatl
Covering roughly 600 hectares in central Tlaxcala, Xicohténcatl National Park takes in the historic center of Tlaxcala city plus Quiahuixtlán, Ocotelulco and Tepeticpac, which correspond to three of the old Tlaxcalan lordships.
Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco
In the city of Apizaco, this Catholic basilica (Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Misericordia) was begun in the third decade of the 20th century and completed in 1961.
When you get to Ixtenco
Museo Nacional del Títere
On the main square of Huamantla, the National Puppet Museum (Museo Nacional del Títere) fills eight galleries with puppets from Mexico and abroad, including pieces tied to the Rosete Aranda family, whose company toured Mexico for generations.
More drives to Ixtenco
- Huejotzingo to Ixtenco
- Otumba to Ixtenco
- Pachuca to Ixtenco
- Mexico City to Ixtenco
- Tepotzotlán to Ixtenco
- Actopan to Ixtenco
From Comala to other places in Mexico
- Comala to Temacapulín
- Comala to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Comala to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Comala to Real de Asientos
- Comala to Pinos
- Comala to Bernal
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Comala to Ixtenco?
About 9 h 3 min of driving without stops, over 499 miles.
How far is Ixtenco from Comala by car?
About 499 miles (803 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 Ixtenco?
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 Ixtenco?
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; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Comala to Ixtenco use?
In order: MEX-54, MEX-54D, MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-15D, MEX-M40D and MEX-136. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Comala and Ixtenco?
Closest to the road: Atlantean figures (atlantean figures, mile 373, 1 mi from the route); Jorge R. Acosta Museum (museum, mile 373, 1 mi from the route); Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque (aqueduct, mile 424, 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.