The Wayro route from Comala to Nombre de Dios is 476 miles (766 km), about 8 h 47 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 476 mi (766 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 47 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-80D → MEX-45D → MEX-45 |
| Mexican states on the route | Colima (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Aguascalientes (Level 2), Zacatecas (Level 4), Durango (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-54D, MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.0 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 Nombre de Dios is like
MEX-45 (173 mi) and MEX-54D (92 mi) carry about 56% of the 476 miles. MEX-54D, MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-45D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-54, MEX-15, MEX-45 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Colima, Jalisco, Aguascalientes, Zacatecas, Durango. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Comala to Nombre de Dios, 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 |
| connecting roads | 215–216 | 1 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 216–228 | 12 | Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 228–242 | 14 | Jalisco |
| MEX-45 | 242–271 | 29 | Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 271–275 | 4 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 275–303 | 28 | Aguascalientes, Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 303–337 | 34 | Zacatecas |
| connecting roads | 337–338 | 1 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 338–345 | 7 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 345–352 | 7 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 352–360 | 8 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 360–372 | 12 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 372–473 | 101 | Zacatecas, Durango |
| local roads | 473–476 | 3 | Durango |
- Mile 21 of this route: Colima → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 245 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
- Mile 299 of this route: Aguascalientes → Zacatecas (state line)
- Mile 450 of this route: Zacatecas → Durango (state line)
Stops between Comala and Nombre de Dios
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Aguascalientes Cathedral (mile 260)
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 25), Sierra de Órganos National Park (mile 442)
- Museums and history: Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral (mile 48), Guadalajara Cathedral (mile 124), Museo de las Artes Populares de Jalisco (mile 124), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 203), Aguascalientes Cathedral (mile 260), Museo de la Insurgencia (mile 280)
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.
Guadalajara Cathedral
In the Centro of Guadalajara, the Cathedral of the Assumption of Our Lady is the seat of the Archdiocese of Guadalajara and a minor basilica.
Museo de las Artes Populares de Jalisco
Opened on May 31, 2000, in Guadalajara's historic center, this museum researches, safeguards and promotes the crafts and folk art of Jalisco.
Teocaltitan Archaeological Site
Near Jalostotitlán in the Los Altos region, the Teocaltitán site holds pyramids, sunken patios and a ball court spread across about nine hectares, built by a people who dominated much of the area from AD 400 to 900.
Aguascalientes Cathedral
The cathedral of Aguascalientes stands on the Plaza de la Patria in the city's historic center.
Museo de la Insurgencia
Set in a 17th-century estate, the Museo de la Insurgencia opened in 1964 to tell the story of Mexico's independence movement. One hall shows farm, mining and textile tools from hacienda work; another displays everyday objects from past eras.
Historic centre of Zacatecas
Founded in 1546 after a rich silver strike, Zacatecas climbs the steep sides of a narrow valley; its UNESCO-listed center holds an 18th-century Baroque cathedral, colonial convents, the Calderón Theater and the old González Market.
Sierra de Órganos National Park
Volcanic activity and erosion shaped the 20- to 60-meter rock spires of Sierra de Órganos, a national park near Sombrerete created in 2000. Western movies have been filmed here, and visitors hike marked trails, mountain bike and camp.
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From Comala to other places in Mexico
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- Comala to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Comala to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Comala to Real de Asientos
- Comala to Pinos
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Comala to Nombre de Dios?
About 8 h 47 min of driving without stops, over 476 miles.
How far is Nombre de Dios from Comala by car?
About 476 miles (766 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 Nombre de Dios?
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 Nombre de Dios?
The U.S. State Department rates Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel; Durango Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Comala to Nombre de Dios use?
In order: MEX-54, MEX-54D, MEX-15, MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-45D and MEX-45. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Comala and Nombre de Dios?
Closest to the road: Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (archaeological site, mile 203, 2 mi from the route); Aguascalientes Cathedral (church building, mile 260, 0.1 mi from the route); Sierra de Órganos National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 442, 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.