The Wayro route from Pinal de Amoles to Boca de Pascuales is 411 miles (662 km), about 9 h 15 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 411 mi (662 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 15 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-120 → QRO 100 → QRO 4 → MEX-57D → MEX-45D → MEX-90 → MEX-90D → MEX-110 → MEX-35 → MEX-15 → MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Querétaro (Level 2), Guanajuato (Level 3), Michoacán (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Colima (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-57D, MEX-45D, MEX-90D, MEX-54D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.5 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 Pinal de Amoles to Boca de Pascuales is like
MEX-110 (131 mi) and MEX-45D (65 mi) carry about 48% of the 411 miles. MEX-57D, MEX-45D, MEX-90D, MEX-54D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-120, MEX-90, MEX-110, MEX-35, MEX-15, MEX-54, MEX-200 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Querétaro, Guanajuato, Michoacán, Jalisco, Colima. None of the 8 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Pinal de Amoles to Boca de Pascuales, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-120 | 0–29 | 29 | Querétaro |
| QRO 100 | 29–57 | 28 | Querétaro |
| QRO 4 | 57–76 | 19 | Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 76–77 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 77–89 | 12 | Querétaro |
| MEX-45D | 89–154 | 65 | Querétaro, Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 154–155 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-90 | 155–200 | 45 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-90D | 200–213 | 13 | Guanajuato, Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 213–237 | 24 | Michoacán |
| MEX-35 | 237–244 | 7 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 244–245 | 1 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 245–262 | 17 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 262–268 | 6 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 268–270 | 2 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 270–335 | 65 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-54 | 335–344 | 9 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 344–347 | 3 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54D | 347–371 | 24 | Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-54 | 371–378 | 7 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 378–403 | 25 | Colima |
| connecting roads | 403–406 | 3 | Colima |
| MEX-200 | 406–411 | 5 | Colima |
- Mile 96 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 212 of this route: Guanajuato → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 293 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 362 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
Stops between Pinal de Amoles and Boca de Pascuales
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 358)
- Museums and history: Museo Regional de Querétaro (mile 88), El Cerrito (mile 92), Plazuelas (mile 192), Cathedral Basilica of Colima (mile 377), Museo Regional de la Cristiada (mile 377)
Museo Regional de Querétaro
The state's regional museum occupies the former Great Convent of San Francisco in central Santiago de Querétaro, a building dating from the 1540s and 1550s.
Templo de Santa Clara de Asís
Founded in the 17th century, the church and convent of Santa Clara de Asís stands in Querétaro's historic center and was a major convent for women in New Spain.
El Cerrito
Just outside Querétaro city in Corregidora, El Cerrito is an INAH archaeological zone centered on a pyramid close to 100 feet high, later topped by a 19th-century fort, with a small site museum on the grounds.
Tequila Corralejo
Tequila Corralejo is distilled in Pénjamo, Guanajuato, at the historic Hacienda de Corralejo, where the brand, established in 1996, offers guided tours and hosts social events.
Plazuelas
Near Pénjamo, Plazuelas flourished between AD 450 and 700. Trails lead to Casas Tapadas, a platform crowned by four pyramid bases, a ball court, and rocks carved with spirals and La Maqueta, a low-relief model of Casas Tapadas.
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.
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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pinal de Amoles to Boca de Pascuales?
About 9 h 15 min of driving without stops, over 411 miles.
How far is Boca de Pascuales from Pinal de Amoles by car?
About 411 miles (662 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 Pinal de Amoles 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 Pinal de Amoles to Boca de Pascuales?
The U.S. State Department rates Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; 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 Pinal de Amoles to Boca de Pascuales use?
In order: MEX-120, QRO 100, QRO 4, MEX-57D, MEX-45D, MEX-90, MEX-90D, MEX-110, MEX-35, MEX-15, MEX-54, MEX-54D and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Pinal de Amoles and Boca de Pascuales?
Closest to the road: Museo Regional de Querétaro (museum, mile 88, 1 mi from the route); Templo de Santa Clara de Asís (convent, mile 88, 1 mi from the route); Tequila Corralejo (distillery, mile 177, 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.