The Wayro route from Jalpa to Barra de Navidad is 313 miles (503 km), about 6 h 24 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 313 mi (503 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 24 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-54 → MEX-15 → MEX-54D → MEX-110 → MEX-200D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Zacatecas (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Colima (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-54D, MEX-200D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.5 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 Jalpa to Barra de Navidad is like
MEX-54 (96 mi) and MEX-54D (89 mi) carry about 59% of the 313 miles. MEX-54D, MEX-200D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-54, MEX-15, MEX-110, MEX-200 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Zacatecas, Jalisco, Colima. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Jalpa to Barra de Navidad, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-54 | 1–90 | 89 | Zacatecas, Jalisco |
| local roads | 90–107 | 17 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 107–123 | 16 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54D | 123–212 | 89 | Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-54 | 212–219 | 7 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 219–244 | 25 | Colima |
| connecting roads | 244–246 | 2 | Colima |
| MEX-200D | 246–283 | 37 | Colima |
| MEX-200 | 283–311 | 28 | Colima, Jalisco |
| local roads | 311–313 | 2 | Jalisco |
- Mile 52 of this route: Zacatecas → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 203 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
- Mile 299 of this route: Colima → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between Jalpa and Barra de Navidad
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Ciencias Ambientales (mile 95), El Ixtépete (mile 106), Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 256)
- Nature and outdoors: Museo de Ciencias Ambientales (mile 95), Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 198)
- Museums and history: Museo de Ciencias Ambientales (mile 95), Museo de Arte de Zapopan (mile 96), El Ixtépete (mile 106), Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral (mile 177), Museo Arqueológico de Ciudad Guzmán (mile 177), Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar (mile 217), Cathedral Basilica of Colima (mile 217), Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 256)
Museo de Ciencias Ambientales
Part of the University of Guadalajara, Zapopan's Museo de Ciencias Ambientales uses interactive exhibits on biodiversity, ecology, climate change and waste to teach about the environment.
Museo de Arte de Zapopan
Run by the city of Zapopan, the Museo de Arte de Zapopan is a contemporary art museum in the town's historic center, open since 2002.
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.
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.
Museo Comunitario de la Sal
Set in an old warehouse in Cuyutlán, the community Salt Museum (Museo Comunitario de la Sal) explains how local salt has been harvested, from the old tapeixtle technique to modern methods, with historic photos of the salt works.
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From Jalpa to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Jalpa to Barra de Navidad?
About 6 h 24 min of driving without stops, over 313 miles.
How far is Barra de Navidad from Jalpa by car?
About 313 miles (503 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 Jalpa to Barra de Navidad?
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 Jalpa to Barra de Navidad?
The U.S. State Department rates Zacatecas 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 Jalpa to Barra de Navidad use?
In order: MEX-54, MEX-15, MEX-54D, MEX-110, MEX-200D and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Jalpa and Barra de Navidad?
Closest to the road: Museo de Ciencias Ambientales (natural history museum, mile 95, 0.6 mi from the route); El Ixtépete (archaeological site, mile 106, 0.3 mi from the route); Museo Comunitario de la Sal (museum, mile 256, 0.4 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.