The Wayro route from Ezequiel Montes to Comala is 331 miles (532 km), about 7 h 2 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 331 mi (532 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 2 min |
| Main roads, in order | QRO 5 → QRO 4 → MEX-57D → MEX-45D → MEX-90 → MEX-90D → MEX-110 → MEX-35 → MEX-15 → MEX-54 → MEX-54D |
| Mexican states on the route | Querétaro (Level 2), Guanajuato (Level 3), Michoacán (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Colima (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-57D, MEX-45D, MEX-90D, MEX-54D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
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 Ezequiel Montes to Comala is like
MEX-110 (108 mi) and MEX-45D (65 mi) carry about 52% of the 331 miles. MEX-57D, MEX-45D, MEX-90D, MEX-54D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-90, MEX-110, MEX-35, MEX-15, MEX-54 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Querétaro, Guanajuato, Michoacán, Jalisco, Colima. None of the 6 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Ezequiel Montes to Comala, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| QRO 5 | 0–7 | 7 | Querétaro |
| QRO 4 | 7–25 | 18 | Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 25–26 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 26–38 | 12 | Querétaro |
| MEX-45D | 38–103 | 65 | Querétaro, Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 103–104 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-90 | 104–149 | 45 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-90D | 149–162 | 13 | Guanajuato, Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 162–187 | 25 | Michoacán |
| MEX-35 | 187–194 | 7 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 194–212 | 18 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 212–217 | 5 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 217–219 | 2 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 219–284 | 65 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-54 | 284–293 | 9 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 293–296 | 3 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54D | 296–320 | 24 | Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-54 | 320–324 | 4 | Colima |
| local roads | 324–331 | 7 | Colima |
- Mile 45 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 161 of this route: Guanajuato → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 242 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 311 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
Stops between Ezequiel Montes and Comala
- Nature and outdoors: El Cimatario National Park (mile 34), Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 307)
- Museums and history: Teatro de la República (mile 37), Celaya Cathedral (mile 65), Irapuato Cathedral (mile 101), Plazuelas (mile 141)
El Cimatario National Park
El Cimatario National Park protects about 24 square kilometers of land just south of the city of Santiago de Querétaro.
Teatro de la República
Originally named Teatro Iturbide, the Teatro de la República stands in Querétaro's historic center. The neoclassical building has a three-level hall with about 500 seats.
Celaya Cathedral
Celaya's main Catholic church, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, occupies the space of a former chapel that was annexed to the neighboring Temple of St. Francis.
Irapuato Cathedral
Irapuato's cathedral, dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, dates from the 18th century and has a Baroque facade. It served as the seat of the local parish until 2004, when the new Diocese of Irapuato made it a cathedral.
Plazuelas
Near Pénjamo, Plazuelas flourished between AD 450 and 700. Trails lead to Casas Tapadas, a platform crowned by four pyramid bases, a ball court, and rocks carved with spirals and La Maqueta, a low-relief model of Casas Tapadas.
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.
When you get to Comala
Museo Universitario Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo
Founded in 1996 in the village of Nogueras, in Comala, this university museum honors painter Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo and forms part of the Nogueras cultural complex.
El Chanal
North of Colima city, this Postclassic settlement straddles the Colima River. Its ceremonial core holds temples, palaces, altars and a ballcourt, and digs revealed copper, silver and gold metalwork along with pottery and obsidian tools.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ezequiel Montes to Comala?
About 7 h 2 min of driving without stops, over 331 miles.
How far is Comala from Ezequiel Montes by car?
About 331 miles (532 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 Ezequiel Montes to Comala?
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 Ezequiel Montes to Comala?
The U.S. State Department rates Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Ezequiel Montes to Comala use?
In order: QRO 5, QRO 4, MEX-57D, MEX-45D, MEX-90, MEX-90D, MEX-110, MEX-35, MEX-15, MEX-54 and MEX-54D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Ezequiel Montes and Comala?
Closest to the road: Teatro de la República (opera house, mile 37, 1 mi from the route); Irapuato Cathedral (cathedral, mile 101, 2 mi from the route); Plazuelas (archaeological site, mile 141, 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.