The Wayro route from Fresnillo to Tecomán is 388 miles (625 km), about 7 h 4 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 388 mi (625 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 4 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-80D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-54D → MEX-54 → MEX-110 |
| Mexican states on the route | Zacatecas (Level 4), Aguascalientes (Level 2), Jalisco (Level 3), Colima (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D, MEX-80D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D, MEX-54D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.5 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 Fresnillo to Tecomán is like
MEX-54D (89 mi) and MEX-80D (87 mi) carry about 45% of the 388 miles. MEX-45D, MEX-80D, MEX-15D, MEX-54D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-45, MEX-15, MEX-54, MEX-110 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Colima. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Fresnillo to Tecomán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 1–14 | 13 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 14–65 | 51 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 65–93 | 28 | Zacatecas, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 93–97 | 4 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 97–127 | 30 | Aguascalientes, Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 127–140 | 13 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 140–152 | 12 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 152–239 | 87 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 239–244 | 5 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 244–248 | 4 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 248–265 | 17 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54D | 265–354 | 89 | Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-54 | 354–362 | 8 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 362–386 | 24 | Colima |
| local roads | 386–388 | 2 | Colima |
- Mile 70 of this route: Zacatecas → Aguascalientes (state line)
- Mile 124 of this route: Aguascalientes → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 345 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
Stops between Fresnillo and Tecomán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Historic centre of Aguascalientes (mile 108)
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 341)
- Museums and history: Guadalupe regional museum (mile 43), Historic centre of Aguascalientes (mile 108), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 165), Guadalajara city museum (mile 244), Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral (mile 320), Alfonso Michel University Art Gallery (mile 360), Cathedral Basilica of Colima (mile 360)
Guadalupe regional museum
In Guadalupe, Zacatecas, the Museo de Guadalupe fills a former college that sent missionaries to the north and holds an important collection of 17th- to 19th-century painting, including works by Cristóbal de Villalpando, Miguel Cabrera and Juan Correa.
Historic centre of Aguascalientes
The historic center of Aguascalientes is the city's zone of historic monuments, which INAH has declared part of the nation's heritage.
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.
Guadalajara city museum
Guadalajara's city museum (Museo de la Ciudad), in the historic center, opened on February 14, 1992, and covers the city's history and many sides of its culture.
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.
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.
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.
Alfonso Michel University Art Gallery
Two restored old houses in downtown Colima hold this art gallery (Pinacoteca Universitaria Alfonso Michel), which honors painter Alfonso Michel and displays a large collection belonging to the University of Colima.
Cathedral Basilica of Colima
Colima Cathedral, the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, stands at a corner of the Jardín Libertad in the city center. Pope John Paul II named it a minor basilica on October 12, 1998.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Fresnillo to Tecomán?
About 7 h 4 min of driving without stops, over 388 miles.
How far is Tecomán from Fresnillo by car?
About 388 miles (625 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 Fresnillo to Tecomán?
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 Fresnillo to Tecomán?
The U.S. State Department rates Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel; Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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 Fresnillo to Tecomán use?
In order: MEX-45, MEX-45D, MEX-80D, MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-54D, MEX-54 and MEX-110. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Fresnillo and Tecomán?
Closest to the road: Historic centre of Aguascalientes (historic district, mile 108, 0.1 mi from the route); Alfonso Michel University Art Gallery (museum, mile 360, 2 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Colima (cathedral, mile 360, 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.