The Wayro route from Manzanillo to Ocuituco is 518 miles (833 km), about 10 h 18 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 518 mi (833 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 18 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-200 → MEX-200D → MEX-110 → MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-55D → MEX-55 → EM 44 → MEX-95D → MEX-160D → MEX-115 → MOR 10 |
| Mexican states on the route | Colima (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Michoacán (Level 4), State of Mexico (Level 2), Morelos (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-200D, MEX-54D, MEX-15D, MEX-M40D, MEX-55D, MEX-95D, MEX-160D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.7 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 Ocuituco is like
MEX-15D (188 mi) and MEX-110 (107 mi) carry about 57% of the 518 miles. MEX-200D, MEX-54D, MEX-15D, MEX-55D, MEX-95D, MEX-160D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-200, MEX-110, MEX-54, MEX-15, MEX-55, MEX-115 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Colima, Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico, Morelos. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Manzanillo to Ocuituco, 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 | 198–386 | 188 | Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 386–390 | 4 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 390–424 | 34 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 424–429 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 429–435 | 6 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 435–436 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| EM 44 | 436–444 | 8 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 444–447 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 447–451 | 4 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-200 | 451–455 | 4 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 455–470 | 15 | State of Mexico, Morelos |
| connecting roads | 470–478 | 8 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 478–483 | 5 | Morelos |
| MEX-160D | 483–504 | 21 | Morelos |
| connecting roads | 504–505 | 1 | Morelos |
| MEX-115 | 505–508 | 3 | Morelos |
| connecting roads | 508–512 | 4 | Morelos |
| MOR 10 | 512–518 | 6 | Morelos |
- 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 462 of this route: State of Mexico → Morelos (state line)
Stops between Manzanillo and Ocuituco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 26), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 389), Tepoztlán Ex Convento Museum (mile 488), Templo y Exconvento de San Juan Bautista de Yecapixtla (mile 511)
- Nature and outdoors: La Marquesa National Park (mile 444)
- Museums and history: Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 26), Museo Regional de Historia de Colima (mile 64), Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 389), Cuernavaca Cathedral (mile 477), Tepoztlán Ex Convento Museum (mile 488)
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 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.
Cathedral of Atlacomulco
Atlacomulco's cathedral, the Catedral de la Divina Providencia, is the seat of the Diocese of Atlacomulco and is dedicated to Divine Providence, making it the town's principal Catholic church.
La Marquesa National Park
Set in high-altitude conifer forest along the Mexico City–Toluca highway, La Marquesa National Park offers roadside eateries, horse and ATV rentals, mountain biking and camping, and marks the site of the 1810 Battle of Monte de las Cruces.
Cuernavaca Cathedral
Franciscans built this 16th-century convent church, now Cuernavaca's cathedral and part of the UNESCO-listed monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl; visitors can see its murals, side chapels and a sacred art museum.
Tepoztlán Ex Convento Museum
Tepoztlán's Dominican monastery, built between 1555 and 1580, keeps original 16th-century murals in its cloister. Upstairs, the museum covers local daily life, faith, festivals and dances, and the complex is part of a UNESCO World Heritage listing.
Templo y Exconvento de San Mateo Apóstol
Built by Augustinian friars, the Templo y Exconvento de San Mateo Apóstol in Atlatlahucan is well preserved, with murals and decorated vaults, and is associated with the origins of the Chinelo dancers.
Templo y Exconvento de San Juan Bautista de Yecapixtla
The 16th-century church and former monastery of San Juan Bautista in Yecapixtla belongs to the Monasteries on the Slopes of Popocatepetl, inscribed by UNESCO in 1994 as early missionary architecture with large open courtyards.
When you get to Ocuituco
Convento de Santiago Apóstol
In the town of Ocuituco, the Temple and Ex-convent of Santiago Apóstol (Templo y Exconvento de Santiago Apóstol) belongs to the UNESCO-listed group of 16th-century monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl, inscribed in 1994.
Convento de San Juan Bautista
This convent in Tetela del Volcán, known for its carved wooden sacristy and light-filled cloister walks, was cleaned of soot left from its use as a barracks during the Mexican Revolution in a conservation project completed in 2009.
More drives to Ocuituco
- Tepoztlán to Ocuituco
- Cuernavaca to Ocuituco
- Mexico City to Ocuituco
- Zacatelco to Ocuituco
- Tlaxcala to Ocuituco
- Chiautempan to Ocuituco
From Manzanillo to other places in Mexico
- Manzanillo to Comala
- Manzanillo to Mazamitla
- Manzanillo to Cotija
- Manzanillo to San Luis Soyatlán
- Manzanillo to Ajijic
- Manzanillo to Tequila
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Manzanillo to Ocuituco?
About 10 h 18 min of driving without stops, over 518 miles.
How far is Ocuituco from Manzanillo by car?
About 518 miles (833 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 Ocuituco?
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 Ocuituco?
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; Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Manzanillo to Ocuituco use?
In order: MEX-200, MEX-200D, MEX-110, MEX-54, MEX-54D, MEX-15, MEX-15D, MEX-55D, MEX-55, EM 44, MEX-95D, MEX-160D, MEX-115 and MOR 10. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Manzanillo and Ocuituco?
Closest to the road: Museo Comunitario de la Sal (museum, mile 26, 0.4 mi from the route); Cathedral of Atlacomulco (catholic cathedral, mile 389, 0.4 mi from the route); Templo y Exconvento de San Juan Bautista de Yecapixtla (convent, mile 511, 0.3 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 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.