The Wayro route from Manzanillo to Mineral de Pozos is 421 miles (678 km), about 7 h 55 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 421 mi (678 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-15D → MEX-80D → MEX-80 → MEX-45D → MEX-45 → MEX-110D → MEX-51 → GTO 100 |
| Mexican states on the route | Colima (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Guanajuato (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-200D, MEX-54D, MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-45D, MEX-110D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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 Mineral de Pozos is like
MEX-54D (91 mi) and MEX-80D (72 mi) carry about 39% of the 421 miles. MEX-200D, MEX-54D, MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-45D, MEX-110D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-200, MEX-110, MEX-54, MEX-15, MEX-80, MEX-45, MEX-51 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Colima, Jalisco, Guanajuato. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Manzanillo to Mineral de Pozos, 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 | 70–161 | 91 | Colima, Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 161–178 | 17 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 178–182 | 4 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 182–198 | 16 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 198–201 | 3 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 201–273 | 72 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 273–288 | 15 | Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 288–325 | 37 | Jalisco, Guanajuato |
| MEX-45 | 325–339 | 14 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-110D | 339–347 | 8 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-110 | 347–385 | 38 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-51 | 385–415 | 30 | Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 415–416 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| GTO 100 | 416–421 | 5 | Guanajuato |
- Mile 80 of this route: Colima → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 305 of this route: Jalisco → Guanajuato (state line)
Stops between Manzanillo and Mineral de Pozos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 26), Museo Regional de Guanajuato Alhóndiga de Granaditas (mile 351), Miguel Hidalgo House, Dolores Hidalgo (mile 385)
- Museums and history: Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 26), Museo Regional de la Cristiada (mile 65), Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral (mile 106), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 261), Museo Regional de Guanajuato Alhóndiga de Granaditas (mile 351), Miguel Hidalgo House, Dolores Hidalgo (mile 385)
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.
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.
Convento de Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro
Better known as El Perpetuo Socorro, this Guadalajara church is home to a Passionist convent that has housed the order's postulants since 2020.
Teocaltitan Archaeological Site
Near Jalostotitlán in the Los Altos region, the Teocaltitán site holds pyramids, sunken patios and a ball court spread across about nine hectares, built by a people who dominated much of the area from AD 400 to 900.
Museo Regional de Guanajuato Alhóndiga de Granaditas
Built between 1796 and 1809 to plans by José Alejandro Durán y Villaseñor, the Alhóndiga de Granaditas in Guanajuato is home to the Museo Regional de Guanajuato.
Miguel Hidalgo House, Dolores Hidalgo
Built in 1779, the Casa de Hidalgo in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, is also known as the Museo Histórico Curato de Dolores.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Manzanillo to Mineral de Pozos?
About 7 h 55 min of driving without stops, over 421 miles.
How far is Mineral de Pozos from Manzanillo by car?
About 421 miles (678 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 Mineral de Pozos?
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 Mineral de Pozos?
The U.S. State Department rates Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Manzanillo to Mineral de Pozos use?
In order: MEX-200, MEX-200D, MEX-110, MEX-54, MEX-54D, MEX-15, MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-80, MEX-45D, MEX-45, MEX-110D, MEX-51 and GTO 100. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Manzanillo and Mineral de Pozos?
Closest to the road: Museo Comunitario de la Sal (museum, mile 26, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo Regional de Guanajuato Alhóndiga de Granaditas (museum, mile 351, 0.2 mi from the route); Miguel Hidalgo House, Dolores Hidalgo (museum, mile 385, 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.