The Wayro route from Comala to Tetela de Ocampo is 525 miles (845 km), about 9 h 41 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 525 mi (845 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 41 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-110 → MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-M40D → MEX-132 → MEX-132D → MEX-119D → PUE 148 |
| Mexican states on the route | Colima (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Michoacán (Level 4), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-54D, MEX-15D, MEX-M40D, MEX-132D, MEX-119D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.0 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 Tetela de Ocampo is like
MEX-15D (189 mi) and MEX-M40D (94 mi) carry about 54% of the 525 miles. MEX-54D, MEX-15D, MEX-M40D, MEX-132D, MEX-119D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-54, MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-132 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 6 states: Colima, Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Puebla. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Comala to Tetela de Ocampo, 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 | 329–423 | 94 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| MEX-132 | 423–446 | 23 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-132D | 446–471 | 25 | Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 471–473 | 2 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-119D | 473–492 | 19 | Hidalgo, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 492–497 | 5 | Puebla |
| PUE 148 | 497–524 | 27 | Puebla |
| local roads | 524–525 | 1 | Puebla |
- 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 477 of this route: Hidalgo → Puebla (state line)
Stops between Comala and Tetela de Ocampo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Huapalcalco (mile 454), Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla (mile 498)
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 25), Rayón National Park (mile 308)
- Museums and history: Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (mile 290), Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl (mile 373), El Santo Museum (mile 452), Huapalcalco (mile 454)
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.
Teatro Morelos de Maravatío
Maravatío's Teatro Morelos is a late-19th-century theater in a French-influenced neoclassical style, designed by architect Rafael Guerrero Torres. It opened on January 11, 1879, with a performance by opera singer Ángela Peralta.
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.
Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl
The Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl is an archaeological museum located in Tula de Allende, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
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.
El Santo Museum
Wrestling fans can stop in Tulancingo, birthplace of the masked luchador El Santo, where this museum opened in 1985. Displays include original masks and ring outfits, movie promotional material and photos from his career and private life.
Huapalcalco
About 5 kilometers north of Tulancingo, the pre-Columbian site of Huapalcalco sits on the western slope of a hill called Tecolote.
Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla
In the Sierra Norte de Puebla, the sanctuary of Nuestro Padre Jesús in Aquixtla draws thousands of pilgrims during the year who come to give thanks for favors received.
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From Comala to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Comala to Tetela de Ocampo?
About 9 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 525 miles.
How far is Tetela de Ocampo from Comala by car?
About 525 miles (845 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 Tetela de Ocampo?
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 Tetela de Ocampo?
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; Puebla 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 Tetela de Ocampo use?
In order: MEX-54, MEX-54D, MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-15D, MEX-M40D, MEX-132, MEX-132D, MEX-119D and PUE 148. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Comala and Tetela de Ocampo?
Closest to the road: Atlantean figures (atlantean figures, mile 373, 1 mi from the route); Huapalcalco (archaeological site, mile 454, 0.2 mi from the route); Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla (sanctuary, mile 498, 0.7 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.