The Wayro route from Manzanillo to Nochistlán is 272 miles (438 km), about 5 h 38 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 272 mi (438 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-200 → MEX-200D → MEX-110 → MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-15 → JAL 201 → JAL 205 |
| Mexican states on the route | Colima (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Zacatecas (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-200D, MEX-54D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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 Nochistlán is like
MEX-54D (91 mi) and JAL 201 (36 mi) carry about 47% of the 272 miles. MEX-200D, MEX-54D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-200, MEX-110, MEX-54, MEX-15 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Colima, Jalisco, Zacatecas. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Manzanillo to Nochistlán, 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 | 161–182 | 21 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 182–188 | 6 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54 | 188–213 | 25 | Jalisco |
| JAL 201 | 213–249 | 36 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 249–252 | 3 | Jalisco |
| JAL 205 | 252–268 | 16 | Jalisco, Zacatecas |
| local roads | 268–272 | 4 | Zacatecas |
- Mile 80 of this route: Colima → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 264 of this route: Jalisco → Zacatecas (state line)
Stops between Manzanillo and Nochistlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 26)
- Nature and outdoors: Mirador Independencia Park (mile 188)
- Museums and history: Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 26), Cathedral Basilica of Colima (mile 64), Alfonso Michel University Art Gallery (mile 65), Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral (mile 106), El Ixtépete (mile 177), Museo de Arte de Zapopan (mile 184)
- With kids: Guadalajara Zoo (mile 188)
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.
Alfonso Michel University Art Gallery
Two restored old houses in downtown Colima hold this art gallery (Pinacoteca Universitaria Alfonso Michel), which honors painter Alfonso Michel and displays a large collection belonging to the University of Colima.
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.
El Ixtépete
Zapopan's El Ixtépete preserves a pyramid built around AD 650-750, during the Grillo tradition, with at least seven superimposed construction phases; the site lies within the Guadalajara metro area near the Periférico and Avenida Mariano Otero.
Museo de Arte de Zapopan
Run by the city of Zapopan, the Museo de Arte de Zapopan is a contemporary art museum in the town's historic center, open since 2002.
Guadalajara Zoo
Zoológico Guadalajara is the main zoo of Guadalajara, Jalisco, and holds a large population of animal species.
Mirador Independencia Park
Built at the end of 1970 on the edge of the Huentitán canyon, on Guadalajara's east side, Parque Mirador Independencia is a park with a panoramic lookout over the Barranca de Oblatos.
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From Manzanillo to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Manzanillo to Nochistlán?
About 5 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 272 miles.
How far is Nochistlán from Manzanillo by car?
About 272 miles (438 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 Nochistlán?
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 Nochistlán?
The U.S. State Department rates Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Zacatecas 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 Nochistlán use?
In order: MEX-200, MEX-200D, MEX-110, MEX-54, MEX-54D, MEX-15, JAL 201 and JAL 205. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Manzanillo and Nochistlán?
Closest to the road: Museo Comunitario de la Sal (museum, mile 26, 0.4 mi from the route); Alfonso Michel University Art Gallery (museum, mile 65, 2 mi from the route); El Ixtépete (archaeological site, mile 177, 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.