The Wayro route from Pátzcuaro to Tecomán is 247 miles (397 km), about 5 h 54 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 247 mi (397 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 54 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-14D → MEX-14 → MEX-37 → MEX-15 → MEX-110 → MEX-54 → MEX-54D |
| Mexican states on the route | Michoacán (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Colima (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-14D, MEX-54D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
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 Pátzcuaro to Tecomán is like
MEX-110 (90 mi) and MEX-15 (49 mi) carry about 56% of the 247 miles. MEX-14D, MEX-54D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-14, MEX-37, MEX-15, MEX-110, MEX-54 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Michoacán, Jalisco, Colima. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Pátzcuaro to Tecomán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Michoacán |
| MEX-14D | 2–11 | 9 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 11–12 | 1 | Michoacán |
| MEX-14 | 12–15 | 3 | Michoacán |
| local roads | 15–35 | 20 | Michoacán |
| MEX-37 | 35–52 | 17 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 52–70 | 18 | Michoacán |
| local roads | 70–78 | 8 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 78–109 | 31 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 109–110 | 1 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 110–176 | 66 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-54 | 176–186 | 10 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 186–188 | 2 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54D | 188–213 | 25 | Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-54 | 213–220 | 7 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 220–244 | 24 | Colima |
| local roads | 244–247 | 3 | Colima |
- Mile 135 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 204 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
Stops between Pátzcuaro and Tecomán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Lago de Camécuaro National Park (mile 66)
- Nature and outdoors: Lago de Camécuaro National Park (mile 66), Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 199)
- Museums and history: Zamora de Hidalgo Cathedral (mile 71), Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar (mile 218), Cathedral Basilica of Colima (mile 219)
Lago de Camécuaro National Park
Fed by countless springs, clear Lake Camécuaro near Tangancícuaro, about 13 km from Zamora, is ringed by old ahuehuete (sabino) trees. The national park is a popular spot for swimming, rowboats and picnics in their shade.
Zamora de Hidalgo Cathedral
Zamora's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a 19th-century Catholic church in the Michoacán city of Zamora de Hidalgo, attributed to the Celaya architect Eduardo Tresguerras.
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 Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar
Founded by collector María Teresa Pomar and run by the University of Colima, this museum is dedicated to Mexican folk art and handcrafts (artesanía), with pieces from across the country as well as the traditions of Colima state.
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.
More drives to Tecomán
- Guadalajara to Tecomán
- Zamora to Tecomán
- Tepatitlán to Tecomán
- Irapuato to Tecomán
- Lagos de Moreno to Tecomán
- Salamanca to Tecomán
From Pátzcuaro to other places in Mexico
- Pátzcuaro to Amatitán
- Pátzcuaro to Tequila
- Pátzcuaro to Pabellón de Arteaga
- Pátzcuaro to Pinos
- Pátzcuaro to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Pátzcuaro to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pátzcuaro to Tecomán?
About 5 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 247 miles.
How far is Tecomán from Pátzcuaro by car?
About 247 miles (397 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 Pátzcuaro to Tecomán?
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 Pátzcuaro to Tecomán?
The U.S. State Department rates Michoacán Level 4: Do Not 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 Pátzcuaro to Tecomán use?
In order: MEX-14D, MEX-14, MEX-37, MEX-15, MEX-110, MEX-54 and MEX-54D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Pátzcuaro and Tecomán?
Closest to the road: Lago de Camécuaro National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 66, 0.5 mi from the route); Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar (art gallery, mile 218, 1 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Colima (cathedral, mile 219, 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.