The Wayro route from Guanajuato to Boca de Pascuales is 320 miles (515 km), about 5 h 42 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 320 mi (515 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-110D → MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-80 → MEX-80D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-54D → MEX-54 → MEX-110 → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guanajuato (Level 3), Jalisco (Level 3), Colima (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-110D, MEX-45D, MEX-80D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D, MEX-54D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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 Guanajuato to Boca de Pascuales is like
MEX-54D (89 mi) and MEX-80D (85 mi) carry about 54% of the 320 miles. MEX-110D, MEX-45D, MEX-80D, MEX-15D, MEX-54D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-45, MEX-80, MEX-15, MEX-54, MEX-110, MEX-200 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Guanajuato, Jalisco, Colima. None of the 7 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Guanajuato to Boca de Pascuales, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-110D | 4–12 | 8 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45 | 12–25 | 13 | Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 25–26 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 26–63 | 37 | Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 63–78 | 15 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 78–163 | 85 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 163–169 | 6 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 169–173 | 4 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 173–191 | 18 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54D | 191–280 | 89 | Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-54 | 280–287 | 7 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 287–311 | 24 | Colima |
| connecting roads | 311–314 | 3 | Colima |
| MEX-200 | 314–320 | 6 | Colima |
- Mile 46 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 270 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
Stops between Guanajuato and Boca de Pascuales
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 266)
- Museums and history: Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 90), Museo de las Artes Populares de Jalisco (mile 169), El Ixtépete (mile 174), Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral (mile 245), Museo Arqueológico de Ciudad Guzmán (mile 245), Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar (mile 285)
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.
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.
El Ixtépete
Zapopan's El Ixtépete preserves a pyramid built around AD 650-750, during the Grillo tradition, with at least seven superimposed construction phases; the site lies within the Guadalajara metro area near the Periférico and Avenida Mariano Otero.
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.
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.
Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar
Founded by collector María Teresa Pomar and run by the University of Colima, this museum is dedicated to Mexican folk art and handcrafts (artesanía), with pieces from across the country as well as the traditions of Colima state.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Guanajuato to Boca de Pascuales?
About 5 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 320 miles.
How far is Boca de Pascuales from Guanajuato by car?
About 320 miles (515 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 Guanajuato to Boca de Pascuales?
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 Guanajuato to Boca de Pascuales?
The U.S. State Department rates Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider 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 Guanajuato to Boca de Pascuales use?
In order: MEX-110D, MEX-45, MEX-45D, MEX-80, MEX-80D, MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-54D, MEX-54, MEX-110 and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Guanajuato and Boca de Pascuales?
Closest to the road: El Ixtépete (archaeological site, mile 174, 1 mi from the route); Museo Arqueológico de Ciudad Guzmán (museum, mile 245, 2 mi from the route); Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar (art gallery, mile 285, 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.