Manzanillo to Cuajinicuilapa is about 543 road miles (874 km): roughly 10 h 17 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance by road | 543 mi (874 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 17 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-200 → MEX-200D → MEX-37D → GRO 260 |
| Mexican states on the route | Colima, Michoacán, Guerrero |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-200D, MEX-37D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
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.
The Manzanillo–Cuajinicuilapa drive in a few lines
MEX-200 (470 mi) and MEX-200D (39 mi) carry about 94% of the 543 miles. It runs through 3 states: Colima, Michoacán, Guerrero. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-200D and MEX-37D. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Manzanillo to Cuajinicuilapa
| 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 |
| MEX-200 | 35–210 | 175 | Colima, Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 210–214 | 4 | Michoacán |
| MEX-37D | 214–231 | 17 | Michoacán, Guerrero |
| MEX-200 | 231–403 | 172 | Guerrero |
| connecting roads | 403–404 | 1 | Guerrero |
| MEX-200D | 404–417 | 13 | Guerrero |
| GRO 260 | 417–426 | 9 | Guerrero |
| MEX-200 | 426–543 | 117 | Guerrero |
- Mile 60 of this route: Colima → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 216 of this route: Michoacán → Guerrero (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Manzanillo and Cuajinicuilapa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 26)
- Nature and outdoors: El Veladero National Park (mile 408)
- Museums and history: Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 26), Xihuacan (mile 290)
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.
Xihuacan
Xihuacan is a Mesoamerican archaeological site on Guerrero's Costa Grande near La Soledad de Maciel, Zihuatanejo and Petatlán, where the King of La Chole stele and ball-court rings turned up before formal digs began.
El Veladero National Park
Covering 3,159 hectares on the high ground that rings Acapulco Bay, El Veladero National Park is a large ecological reserve above the port.
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From Manzanillo to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Manzanillo to Cuajinicuilapa?
About 10 h 17 min of driving without stops, over 543 miles.
How far is Cuajinicuilapa from Manzanillo by car?
About 543 miles (874 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 Cuajinicuilapa?
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 Cuajinicuilapa?
The U.S. State Department rates Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Guerrero Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Manzanillo to Cuajinicuilapa use?
In order: MEX-200, MEX-200D, MEX-37D and GRO 260. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Manzanillo to Cuajinicuilapa?
Closest to the road: Museo Comunitario de la Sal (museum, mile 26, 0.4 mi from the route); Xihuacan (archaeological site, mile 290, 2 mi from the route); El Veladero National Park (national park, mile 408, 3 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 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: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place 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.