The Wayro route from Ixtenco to Boca de Pascuales is 530 miles (853 km), about 9 h 50 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 530 mi (853 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-136 → MEX-M40D → MEX-15D → MEX-110 → MEX-15 → MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tlaxcala (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Michoacán (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Colima (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-54D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.2 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 Ixtenco to Boca de Pascuales is like
MEX-15D (189 mi) and MEX-M40D (121 mi) carry about 58% of the 530 miles. MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-54D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-136, MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-54, MEX-200 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 6 states: Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco, Colima. None of the 9 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Ixtenco to Boca de Pascuales, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-136 | 0–48 | 48 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-M40D | 48–169 | 121 | Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 169–170 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-15D | 170–359 | 189 | State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 359–363 | 4 | Jalisco |
| MEX-110 | 363–381 | 18 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 381–386 | 5 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 386–388 | 2 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 388–453 | 65 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-54 | 453–463 | 10 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 463–465 | 2 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54D | 465–490 | 25 | Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-54 | 490–496 | 6 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 496–521 | 25 | Colima |
| connecting roads | 521–524 | 3 | Colima |
| MEX-200 | 524–530 | 6 | Colima |
- Mile 58 of this route: Tlaxcala → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 65 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 78 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 94 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 109 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 139 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 188 of this route: State of Mexico → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 356 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 363 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 411 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 481 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
Stops between Ixtenco and Boca de Pascuales
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 476)
- Museums and history: Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco (mile 21), Museo Casa de Piedra (mile 22), Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl (mile 126), Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (mile 209), El Chanal (mile 492), Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar (mile 495)
Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco
In the city of Apizaco, this Catholic basilica (Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Misericordia) was begun in the third decade of the 20th century and completed in 1961.
Museo Casa de Piedra
Apizaco's old railroad station, dating from 1916, now houses the Museo Casa de Piedra. Inside, photographs and documents trace the town's history, especially its long ties to the railroads.
Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque
Built by Franciscan friar Francisco de Tembleque between 1554 and 1572, this 16th-century water system runs more than 48 km between Zempoala and Otumba. Its tallest arcade at Tepeyahualco reaches almost 40 meters, and UNESCO listed it in 2015.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Ixtenco to Boca de Pascuales?
About 9 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 530 miles.
How far is Boca de Pascuales from Ixtenco by car?
About 530 miles (853 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 Ixtenco 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 Ixtenco to Boca de Pascuales?
The U.S. State Department rates Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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 Ixtenco to Boca de Pascuales use?
In order: MEX-136, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-54, MEX-54D and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Ixtenco and Boca de Pascuales?
Closest to the road: Atlantean figures (atlantean figures, mile 125, 1 mi from the route); Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl (museum, mile 126, 1 mi from the route); Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (opera house, mile 209, 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.