The Wayro route from La Manzanilla to Tócuaro is 311 miles (500 km), about 7 h 5 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 311 mi (500 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 5 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-200 → MEX-200D → MEX-110 → MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-15 → MEX-37 → MICH 19 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco (Level 3), Colima (Level 4), Michoacán (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-200D, MEX-54D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
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 La Manzanilla to Tócuaro is like
MEX-110 (89 mi) and MEX-15 (50 mi) carry about 45% of the 311 miles. MEX-200D, MEX-54D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-200, MEX-110, MEX-54, MEX-15, MEX-37 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from La Manzanilla to Tócuaro, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-200 | 1–50 | 49 | Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-200D | 50–76 | 26 | Colima |
| connecting roads | 76–79 | 3 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 79–104 | 25 | Colima |
| MEX-54 | 104–111 | 7 | Colima |
| MEX-54D | 111–135 | 24 | Colima, Jalisco |
| MEX-54 | 135–145 | 10 | Jalisco |
| MEX-110 | 145–209 | 64 | Jalisco, Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 209–213 | 4 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 213–244 | 31 | Michoacán |
| local roads | 244–251 | 7 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 251–270 | 19 | Michoacán |
| MEX-37 | 270–287 | 17 | Michoacán |
| local roads | 287–307 | 20 | Michoacán |
| MICH 19 | 307–311 | 4 | Michoacán |
- Mile 24 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
- Mile 121 of this route: Colima → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 188 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
Stops between La Manzanilla and Tócuaro
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 67), Lago de Camécuaro National Park (mile 256)
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 124), Lago de Camécuaro National Park (mile 256)
- Museums and history: Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 67), Museo Regional de la Cristiada (mile 106), Zamora de Hidalgo Cathedral (mile 251)
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.
Museo Regional de la Cristiada
The Museo Regional de la Cristiada is a small museum in the city of Colima, in the Mexican state of the same name. It opened its doors in 2004.
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.
Zamora de Hidalgo Cathedral
Zamora's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a 19th-century Catholic church in the Michoacán city of Zamora de Hidalgo, attributed to the Celaya architect Eduardo Tresguerras.
Lago de Camécuaro National Park
Fed by countless springs, clear Lake Camécuaro near Tangancícuaro, about 13 km from Zamora, is ringed by old ahuehuete (sabino) trees. The national park is a popular spot for swimming, rowboats and picnics in their shade.
More drives to Tócuaro
- Amatitán to Tócuaro
- Tequila to Tócuaro
- San Juan de los Lagos to Tócuaro
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Tócuaro
- Pinos to Tócuaro
- Pabellón de Hidalgo to Tócuaro
From La Manzanilla to other places in Mexico
- La Manzanilla to Temacapulín
- La Manzanilla to Omitlán
- La Manzanilla to Huasca de Ocampo
- La Manzanilla to San Francisco
- La Manzanilla to Mexcaltitán
- La Manzanilla to Real de Catorce
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from La Manzanilla to Tócuaro?
About 7 h 5 min of driving without stops, over 311 miles.
How far is Tócuaro from La Manzanilla by car?
About 311 miles (500 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 La Manzanilla to Tócuaro?
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 La Manzanilla to Tócuaro?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from La Manzanilla to Tócuaro use?
In order: MEX-200, MEX-200D, MEX-110, MEX-54, MEX-54D, MEX-15, MEX-37 and MICH 19. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between La Manzanilla and Tócuaro?
Closest to the road: Museo Comunitario de la Sal (museum, mile 67, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo Regional de la Cristiada (museum, mile 106, 2 mi from the route); Lago de Camécuaro National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 256, 0.6 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.