The Wayro route from Comala to Pabellón de Hidalgo is 283 miles (455 km), about 5 h 5 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 283 mi (455 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 5 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-80D → MEX-45D → MEX-45 → AGS 20 |
| Mexican states on the route | Colima (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Aguascalientes (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-54D, MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.3 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 Pabellón de Hidalgo is like
MEX-54D (92 mi) and MEX-80D (72 mi) carry about 58% of the 283 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 3 states: Colima, Jalisco, Aguascalientes. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Comala to Pabellón de Hidalgo, 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 | 275–279 | 4 | Aguascalientes |
| connecting roads | 279–280 | 1 | Aguascalientes |
| AGS 20 | 280–283 | 3 | Aguascalientes |
- Mile 21 of this route: Colima → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 245 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
Stops between Comala and Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Aguascalientes Cathedral (mile 260), Centro de Artes Visuales (mile 260)
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 25)
- Museums and history: Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral (mile 48), Museo Arqueológico de Ciudad Guzmán (mile 48), Guadalajara Cathedral (mile 124), Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 128), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 203), Aguascalientes Cathedral (mile 260), Centro de Artes Visuales (mile 260)
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.
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.
Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara
At a roundabout fountain in Guadalajara, a bronze statue of Minerva, Roman goddess of wisdom, stands on a large pedestal inscribed with the names of 18 notable citizens.
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 Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque
On Independencia Street in central Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, the Museo Regional de la Cerámica is one of the city's two main ceramics museums, alongside the Pantaleón Panduro Museum.
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.
Centro de Artes Visuales
Run by the Instituto Cultural de Aguascalientes, the Centro de Artes Visuales is an arts education center in the city of Aguascalientes with its own exhibition space for visual art.
When you get to Pabellón de Hidalgo
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.
More drives to Pabellón de Hidalgo
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- Nombre de Dios to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- El Salto, Durango to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- El Rosario, Sinaloa to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Tepatitlán to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Guadalajara to Pabellón de Hidalgo
From Comala to other places in Mexico
- Comala to Temacapulín
- Comala to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Comala to Real de Asientos
- Comala to Pinos
- Comala to Bernal
- Comala to Mineral de Pozos
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Comala to Pabellón de Hidalgo?
About 5 h 5 min of driving without stops, over 283 miles.
How far is Pabellón de Hidalgo from Comala by car?
About 283 miles (455 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 Pabellón de Hidalgo?
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 Pabellón de Hidalgo?
The U.S. State Department rates Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Aguascalientes 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 Pabellón de Hidalgo use?
In order: MEX-54, MEX-54D, MEX-15, MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-45D, MEX-45 and AGS 20. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Comala and Pabellón de Hidalgo?
Closest to the road: Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (museum, mile 128, 1 mi from the route); Aguascalientes Cathedral (church building, mile 260, 0.1 mi from the route); Centro de Artes Visuales (art museum, mile 260, 0.2 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.