The Wayro route from Manzanillo to Sombrerete is 491 miles (790 km), about 9 h 2 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 491 mi (790 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 2 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-200 → MEX-200D → MEX-110 → MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-80D → MEX-45D → MEX-45 |
| Mexican states on the route | Colima (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Aguascalientes (Level 2), Zacatecas (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-200D, MEX-54D, MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.6 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 Sombrerete is like
MEX-45 (130 mi) and MEX-54D (91 mi) carry about 45% of the 491 miles. MEX-200D, MEX-54D, MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-45D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-200, MEX-110, MEX-54, MEX-15, MEX-45 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Colima, Jalisco, Aguascalientes, Zacatecas. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Manzanillo to Sombrerete, 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 |
| connecting roads | 273–274 | 1 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 274–286 | 12 | Jalisco |
| MEX-45D | 286–300 | 14 | Jalisco |
| MEX-45 | 300–329 | 29 | Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 329–333 | 4 | Aguascalientes |
| MEX-45 | 333–362 | 29 | Aguascalientes, Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 362–396 | 34 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 396–403 | 7 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 403–410 | 7 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 410–418 | 8 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45D | 418–431 | 13 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-45 | 431–488 | 57 | Zacatecas |
| local roads | 488–491 | 3 | Zacatecas |
- Mile 80 of this route: Colima → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 304 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
- Mile 357 of this route: Aguascalientes → Zacatecas (state line)
Stops between Manzanillo and Sombrerete
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 26), Historic centre of Aguascalientes (mile 318)
- Museums and history: Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 26), Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral (mile 106), El Ixtépete (mile 177), Guadalajara city museum (mile 182), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 268), Historic centre of Aguascalientes (mile 318), Museo de la Insurgencia (mile 339)
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.
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.
Guadalajara city museum
Guadalajara's city museum (Museo de la Ciudad), in the historic center, opened on February 14, 1992, and covers the city's history and many sides of its culture.
Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos
Pilgrims come from far and wide to San Juan de los Lagos to see the small image of the Virgin kept in this cathedral basilica, built between 1732 and 1769. Inside are Gothic-style ribbed vaults and a silver-framed Way of the Cross.
Historic centre of Aguascalientes
The historic center of Aguascalientes is the city's zone of historic monuments, which INAH has declared part of the nation's heritage.
Museo de la Insurgencia
Set in a 17th-century estate, the Museo de la Insurgencia opened in 1964 to tell the story of Mexico's independence movement. One hall shows farm, mining and textile tools from hacienda work; another displays everyday objects from past eras.
Historic centre of Zacatecas
Founded in 1546 after a rich silver strike, Zacatecas climbs the steep sides of a narrow valley; its UNESCO-listed center holds an 18th-century Baroque cathedral, colonial convents, the Calderón Theater and the old González Market.
More drives to Sombrerete
- El Salto, Durango to Sombrerete
- San Juan de los Lagos to Sombrerete
- Tequila to Sombrerete
- Paracho to Sombrerete
- Uruapan to Sombrerete
- Pátzcuaro to Sombrerete
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 Sombrerete?
About 9 h 2 min of driving without stops, over 491 miles.
How far is Sombrerete from Manzanillo by car?
About 491 miles (790 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 Sombrerete?
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 Sombrerete?
The U.S. State Department rates Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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 Sombrerete use?
In order: MEX-200, MEX-200D, MEX-110, MEX-54, MEX-54D, MEX-15, MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-45D and MEX-45. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Manzanillo and Sombrerete?
Closest to the road: Museo Comunitario de la Sal (museum, mile 26, 0.4 mi from the route); El Ixtépete (archaeological site, mile 177, 1 mi from the route); Historic centre of Aguascalientes (historic district, mile 318, 0.1 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.