The Wayro route from Mineral de Pozos to Boca de Pascuales is 390 miles (627 km), about 7 h 28 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 390 mi (627 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 28 min |
| Main roads, in order | GTO 100 → MEX-110 → MEX-51 → MEX-110D → MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-80 → MEX-80D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-54D → MEX-54 → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guanajuato (Level 3), Jalisco (Level 3), Colima (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-110D, MEX-45D, MEX-80D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D, MEX-54D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.6 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 Mineral de Pozos to Boca de Pascuales is like
MEX-54D (89 mi) and MEX-110 (87 mi) carry about 45% of the 390 miles. MEX-110D, MEX-45D, MEX-80D, MEX-15D, MEX-54D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-110, MEX-51, MEX-45, MEX-80, MEX-15, MEX-54, MEX-200 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Guanajuato, Jalisco, Colima. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Mineral de Pozos to Boca de Pascuales, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTO 100 | 0–6 | 6 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-110 | 6–32 | 26 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-51 | 32–36 | 4 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-110 | 36–73 | 37 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-110D | 73–82 | 9 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45 | 82–95 | 13 | Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 95–96 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 96–132 | 36 | Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 132–133 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 133–147 | 14 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 147–233 | 86 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 233–239 | 6 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 239–242 | 3 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 242–260 | 18 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54D | 260–349 | 89 | Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-54 | 349–356 | 7 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 356–380 | 24 | Colima |
| connecting roads | 380–384 | 4 | Colima |
| MEX-200 | 384–390 | 6 | Colima |
- Mile 116 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 340 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
Stops between Mineral de Pozos and Boca de Pascuales
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Miguel Hidalgo House, Dolores Hidalgo (mile 36), Museo Regional de Guanajuato Alhóndiga de Granaditas (mile 70)
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 336)
- Museums and history: Miguel Hidalgo House, Dolores Hidalgo (mile 36), Museo Regional de Guanajuato Alhóndiga de Granaditas (mile 70), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 153), Museo del Tequila y el Mariachi (mile 237), Guadalajara Cathedral (mile 238), Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral (mile 314), Museo Regional de Historia de Colima (mile 354)
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.
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.
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.
Museo del Tequila y el Mariachi
The Museo del Tequila y el Mariachi is a space devoted to showing and sharing the culture of tequila and mariachi, both part of Mexico's heritage and cultural identity.
Guadalajara Cathedral
In the Centro of Guadalajara, the Cathedral of the Assumption of Our Lady is the seat of the Archdiocese of Guadalajara and a minor basilica.
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.
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.
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.
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From Mineral de Pozos to other places in Mexico
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- Mineral de Pozos to Tócuaro
- Mineral de Pozos to Pacanda
- Mineral de Pozos to Omitlán
- Mineral de Pozos to Huasca de Ocampo
- Mineral de Pozos to Ixcateopan
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Mineral de Pozos to Boca de Pascuales?
About 7 h 28 min of driving without stops, over 390 miles.
How far is Boca de Pascuales from Mineral de Pozos by car?
About 390 miles (627 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 Mineral de Pozos to Boca de Pascuales?
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 Mineral de Pozos to Boca de Pascuales?
The U.S. State Department rates Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Mineral de Pozos to Boca de Pascuales use?
In order: GTO 100, MEX-110, MEX-51, MEX-110D, MEX-45, MEX-45D, MEX-80, MEX-80D, MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-54D, MEX-54 and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Mineral de Pozos and Boca de Pascuales?
Closest to the road: Miguel Hidalgo House, Dolores Hidalgo (museum, mile 36, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo Regional de Guanajuato Alhóndiga de Granaditas (museum, mile 70, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo Regional de Historia de Colima (museum, mile 354, 2 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.