The Wayro route from Manzanillo to Huauchinango is 536 miles (863 km), about 9 h 50 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 536 mi (863 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-200 → MEX-200D → MEX-110 → MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-M40D → MEX-132 → MEX-132D |
| Mexican states on the route | Colima (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Michoacán (Level 4), State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-200D, MEX-54D, MEX-15D, MEX-M40D, MEX-132D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.5 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 Manzanillo to Huauchinango is like
MEX-15D (189 mi) and MEX-110 (107 mi) carry about 55% of the 536 miles. MEX-200D, MEX-54D, MEX-15D, MEX-M40D, MEX-132D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-200, MEX-110, MEX-54, MEX-15, MEX-132 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 6 states: Colima, Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Puebla. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Manzanillo to Huauchinango, 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 |
| connecting roads | 194–198 | 4 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 198–387 | 189 | Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico |
| MEX-M40D | 387–481 | 94 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 481–482 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-132 | 482–504 | 22 | Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 504–505 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-132D | 505–533 | 28 | Hidalgo, Puebla |
| local roads | 533–536 | 3 | Puebla |
- Mile 80 of this route: Colima → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 146 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 195 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 201 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 369 of this route: Michoacán → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 419 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 449 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 464 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 530 of this route: Hidalgo → Puebla (state line)
Stops between Manzanillo and Huauchinango
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 26), Huapalcalco (mile 513)
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 83), Rayón National Park (mile 366)
- Museums and history: Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 26), Cathedral Basilica of Colima (mile 64), Museo Regional de Historia de Colima (mile 64), Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (mile 348), Tula (mile 432), Museo de Datos Históricos (mile 510), Huapalcalco (mile 513)
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 Regional de Historia de Colima
An early 19th-century mansion on Colima's Portal Morelos holds this regional history museum, run jointly by INAH, the University of Colima and the state. Exhibits range from Capacha and Comala pottery and shaft tombs to Philippine trade and the Revolution.
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.
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.
Rayón National Park
Just outside Tlalpujahua, Rayón National Park (Parque Nacional Rayón) marks the start of the area's famous butterfly reserve country, which stretches south and west from here.
Tula
Once the Toltec capital, the Tula archaeological zone is best known for its Atlantes, basalt warrior figures over four meters (13 feet) tall crowning the main pyramid. Visitors also see a ball court, the Burnt Palace and the Coatepantli wall, carved with snakes devouring skeletons.
Museo de Datos Históricos
Tulancingo's first station of the Hidalgo and Northeast Railroad, built in 1893, now houses the Museo de Datos Históricos, with regional archaeological pieces such as the Huapalcalco feline, traditional clothing from Santa Ana Hueytlalpan and a historical photo archive.
Huapalcalco
About 5 kilometers north of Tulancingo, the pre-Columbian site of Huapalcalco sits on the western slope of a hill called Tecolote.
More drives to Huauchinango
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From Manzanillo to other places in Mexico
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- Manzanillo to Tequila
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Manzanillo to Huauchinango?
About 9 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 536 miles.
How far is Huauchinango from Manzanillo by car?
About 536 miles (863 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 Huauchinango?
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 Huauchinango?
The U.S. State Department rates Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla 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 Huauchinango use?
In order: MEX-200, MEX-200D, MEX-110, MEX-54, MEX-54D, MEX-15, MEX-15D, MEX-M40D, MEX-132 and MEX-132D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Manzanillo and Huauchinango?
Closest to the road: Museo Comunitario de la Sal (museum, mile 26, 0.4 mi from the route); Tula (archaeological site, mile 432, 1 mi from the route); Huapalcalco (archaeological site, mile 513, 0.2 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.