Maruata to Mexcaltitán is about 396 road miles (637 km): roughly 7 h 22 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Total distance | 396 mi (637 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-200 → MEX-110 → MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-GUA 10D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Michoacán, Colima, Jalisco, Nayarit |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-54D, MEX-GUA 10D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.8 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 Maruata to Mexcaltitán is like
MEX-15D (119 mi) and MEX-54D (91 mi) carry about 53% of the 396 miles. It runs through 4 states: Michoacán, Colima, Jalisco, Nayarit. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-54D, MEX-GUA 10D and MEX-15D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Maruata to Mexcaltitán: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-200 | 0–66 | 66 | Michoacán, Colima |
| local roads | 66–71 | 5 | Colima |
| connecting roads | 71–72 | 1 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 72–96 | 24 | Colima |
| MEX-54 | 96–103 | 7 | Colima |
| MEX-54D | 103–194 | 91 | Colima, Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 194–196 | 2 | Jalisco |
| MEX-GUA 10D | 196–226 | 30 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 226–345 | 119 | Jalisco, Nayarit |
| MEX-15 | 345–368 | 23 | Nayarit |
| local roads | 368–396 | 28 | Nayarit |
- Mile 50 of this route: Michoacán → Colima (state line)
- Mile 113 of this route: Colima → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 264 of this route: Jalisco → Nayarit (state line)
What to see on the way from Maruata to Mexcaltitán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ixtlán del Rio (mile 275)
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 117)
- Museums and history: Museo Regional de la Cristiada (mile 98), El Chanal (mile 101), Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral (mile 140), Museo Arqueológico de Ciudad Guzmán (mile 140), Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (mile 213), National Museum of Tequila (mile 235), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 275), Tepic Cathedral (mile 326)
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.
El Chanal
North of Colima city, this Postclassic settlement straddles the Colima River. Its ceremonial core holds temples, palaces, altars and a ballcourt, and digs revealed copper, silver and gold metalwork along with pottery and obsidian tools.
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.
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.
Museo Arqueológico de Ciudad Guzmán
Founded in the 1950s with writer Juan José Arreola among its promoters, this INAH museum in Ciudad Guzmán shows stone and ceramic pieces from western Mexico, colonial-era religious art and sketches by muralist José Clemente Orozco.
Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila
Around the town of Tequila, the Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of blue agave fields shaped by the plant's use for tequila since the 16th century.
National Museum of Tequila
The National Museum of Tequila (MUNAT) in the town of Tequila tells the story of the spirit that put this corner of Jalisco on the map. The state government took it back in 2026 and announced a reopening with refreshed exhibits.
Ixtlán del Rio
A temple built on a completely round floor plan, unusual anywhere in Mesoamerica, is the highlight at the Ixtlán del Río archaeological site, which locals call Los Toriles. An introductory gallery explains the finds.
Tepic Cathedral
Serving the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tepic, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, also called Tepic Cathedral, stands on the main square in the heart of the city.
More drives to Mexcaltitán
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From Maruata to other places in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Maruata to Mexcaltitán?
About 7 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 396 miles.
What is the driving distance from Maruata to Mexcaltitán?
About 396 miles (637 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 Maruata to Mexcaltitán?
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 Maruata to Mexcaltitán?
The U.S. State Department rates Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Maruata to Mexcaltitán?
In order: MEX-200, MEX-110, MEX-54, MEX-54D, MEX-GUA 10D, MEX-15D and MEX-15. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Maruata to Mexcaltitán?
Closest to the road: Museo Regional de la Cristiada (museum, mile 98, 2 mi from the route); Ixtlán del Rio (archaeological site, mile 275, 0.5 mi from the route); Tepic Cathedral (cathedral, mile 326, 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 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: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place 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.