The Wayro route from Manzanillo to Amealco is 386 miles (621 km), about 7 h 55 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 386 mi (621 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 55 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-200 → MEX-200D → MEX-110 → MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-15 → MEX-35 → MEX-90 → MEX-45D → MEX-47D → QRO 300 |
| Mexican states on the route | Colima (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Michoacán (Level 4), Guanajuato (Level 3), Querétaro (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-200D, MEX-54D, MEX-45D, MEX-47D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.4 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 Manzanillo to Amealco is like
MEX-110 (145 mi) and MEX-45D (50 mi) carry about 51% of the 386 miles. MEX-200D, MEX-54D, MEX-45D, MEX-47D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-200, MEX-110, MEX-54, MEX-15, MEX-35, MEX-90 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Colima, Jalisco, Michoacán, Guanajuato, Querétaro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Manzanillo to Amealco, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Colima |
| MEX-200 | 3–9 | 6 | Colima |
| MEX-200D | 9–35 | 26 | Colima |
| connecting roads | 35–38 | 3 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 38–63 | 25 | Colima |
| MEX-54 | 63–70 | 7 | Colima |
| MEX-54D | 70–94 | 24 | Colima, Jalisco |
| MEX-54 | 94–104 | 10 | Jalisco |
| MEX-110 | 104–168 | 64 | Jalisco, Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 168–170 | 2 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 170–176 | 6 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 176–194 | 18 | Michoacán |
| MEX-35 | 194–201 | 7 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 201–239 | 38 | Michoacán, Guanajuato |
| MEX-90 | 239–284 | 45 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 284–334 | 50 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-47D | 334–377 | 43 | Guanajuato, Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 377–378 | 1 | Querétaro |
| QRO 300 | 378–386 | 8 | Querétaro |
- Mile 80 of this route: Colima → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 146 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 229 of this route: Michoacán → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 347 of this route: Guanajuato → Querétaro (state line)
Stops between Manzanillo and Amealco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 26)
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 83), Cerro de las Campanas (mile 345)
- Museums and history: Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 26), Cathedral Basilica of Colima (mile 64), Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar (mile 65), Plazuelas (mile 247), Irapuato Cathedral (mile 286), Celaya Cathedral (mile 322)
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.
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 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.
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.
Plazuelas
Near Pénjamo, Plazuelas flourished between AD 450 and 700. Trails lead to Casas Tapadas, a platform crowned by four pyramid bases, a ball court, and rocks carved with spirals and La Maqueta, a low-relief model of Casas Tapadas.
Tequila Corralejo
Tequila Corralejo is distilled in Pénjamo, Guanajuato, at the historic Hacienda de Corralejo, where the brand, established in 1996, offers guided tours and hosts social events.
Irapuato Cathedral
Irapuato's cathedral, dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, dates from the 18th century and has a Baroque facade. It served as the seat of the local parish until 2004, when the new Diocese of Irapuato made it a cathedral.
Celaya Cathedral
Celaya's main Catholic church, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, occupies the space of a former chapel that was annexed to the neighboring Temple of St. Francis.
Cerro de las Campanas
Rising within Querétaro City, the Cerro de las Campanas is a hill that is protected as a Mexican national park.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Manzanillo to Amealco?
About 7 h 55 min of driving without stops, over 386 miles.
How far is Amealco from Manzanillo by car?
About 386 miles (621 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 Manzanillo to Amealco?
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 Manzanillo to Amealco?
The U.S. State Department rates Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Manzanillo to Amealco use?
In order: MEX-200, MEX-200D, MEX-110, MEX-54, MEX-54D, MEX-15, MEX-35, MEX-90, MEX-45D, MEX-47D and QRO 300. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Manzanillo and Amealco?
Closest to the road: Museo Comunitario de la Sal (museum, mile 26, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar (art gallery, mile 65, 1 mi from the route); Tequila Corralejo (distillery, mile 262, 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.