The Wayro route from Comala to Mineral de Pozos is 363 miles (584 km), about 6 h 48 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 363 mi (584 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 48 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-80D → MEX-80 → MEX-45D → MEX-45 → MEX-110D → MEX-110 → MEX-51 → GTO 100 |
| Mexican states on the route | Colima (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Guanajuato (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-54D, MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-45D, MEX-110D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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 Mineral de Pozos is like
MEX-54D (92 mi) and MEX-80D (72 mi) carry about 45% of the 363 miles. MEX-54D, MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-45D, MEX-110D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-54, MEX-15, MEX-80, MEX-45, MEX-110, MEX-51 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Colima, Jalisco, Guanajuato. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Comala to Mineral de Pozos, 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 | 215–229 | 14 | Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 229–267 | 38 | Jalisco, Guanajuato |
| MEX-45 | 267–280 | 13 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-110D | 280–289 | 9 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-110 | 289–327 | 38 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-51 | 327–357 | 30 | Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 357–358 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| GTO 100 | 358–363 | 5 | Guanajuato |
- Mile 21 of this route: Colima → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 247 of this route: Jalisco → Guanajuato (state line)
Stops between Comala and Mineral de Pozos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Regional de Guanajuato Alhóndiga de Granaditas (mile 293), Miguel Hidalgo House, Dolores Hidalgo (mile 326)
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 25)
- Museums and history: Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral (mile 48), El Ixtépete (mile 119), Museo Regional de Guadalajara (mile 124), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 210), Museo Regional de Guanajuato Alhóndiga de Granaditas (mile 293), Miguel Hidalgo House, Dolores Hidalgo (mile 326)
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.
El Ixtépete
Zapopan's El Ixtépete preserves a pyramid built around AD 650-750, during the Grillo tradition, with at least seven superimposed construction phases; the site lies within the Guadalajara metro area near the Periférico and Avenida Mariano Otero.
Diana Theatre
The Diana Theatre, or Teatro Diana, is an indoor theater in Guadalajara, in the state of Jalisco, with seating for 2,345 people.
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.
Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos
Pilgrims come from far and wide to San Juan de los Lagos to see the small image of the Virgin kept in this cathedral basilica, built between 1732 and 1769. Inside are Gothic-style ribbed vaults and a silver-framed Way of the Cross.
Museo Regional de Guanajuato Alhóndiga de Granaditas
Built between 1796 and 1809 to plans by José Alejandro Durán y Villaseñor, the Alhóndiga de Granaditas in Guanajuato is home to the Museo Regional de Guanajuato.
Miguel Hidalgo House, Dolores Hidalgo
Built in 1779, the Casa de Hidalgo in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, is also known as the Museo Histórico Curato de Dolores.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Comala to Mineral de Pozos?
About 6 h 48 min of driving without stops, over 363 miles.
How far is Mineral de Pozos from Comala by car?
About 363 miles (584 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 Mineral de Pozos?
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 Mineral de Pozos?
The U.S. State Department rates Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Comala to Mineral de Pozos use?
In order: MEX-54, MEX-54D, MEX-15, MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-80, MEX-45D, MEX-45, MEX-110D, MEX-110, MEX-51 and GTO 100. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Comala and Mineral de Pozos?
Closest to the road: El Ixtépete (archaeological site, mile 119, 1 mi from the route); Museo Regional de Guanajuato Alhóndiga de Granaditas (museum, mile 293, 0.2 mi from the route); Miguel Hidalgo House, Dolores Hidalgo (museum, mile 326, 0.4 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.