The Wayro route from Pinal de Amoles to La Manzanilla is 482 miles (775 km), about 10 h 25 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 482 mi (775 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 25 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-200D → 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, MEX-200D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.3 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 Pinal de Amoles to La Manzanilla is like
MEX-110 (131 mi) and MEX-45D (65 mi) carry about 41% of the 482 miles. MEX-57D, MEX-45D, MEX-90D, MEX-54D, MEX-200D 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. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Pinal de Amoles to La Manzanilla, 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 | 403–405 | 2 | Colima |
| MEX-200D | 405–442 | 37 | Colima |
| MEX-200 | 442–481 | 39 | Colima, Jalisco |
| local roads | 481–482 | 1 | Jalisco |
- 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)
- Mile 459 of this route: Colima → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between Pinal de Amoles and La Manzanilla
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro (mile 88), Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 415)
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 358)
- Museums and history: Teatro de la República (mile 88), Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro (mile 88), Irapuato Cathedral (mile 152), Plazuelas (mile 192), Cathedral Basilica of Colima (mile 377), Museo Regional de la Cristiada (mile 377), Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 415)
Teatro de la República
Originally named Teatro Iturbide, the Teatro de la República stands in Querétaro's historic center. The neoclassical building has a three-level hall with about 500 seats.
Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro
Inside the 18th-century Baroque former Capuchin convent in Querétaro's historic center, the Museo de la Ciudad hosts contemporary visual art along with music, film and theater.
Irapuato Cathedral
Irapuato's cathedral, dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, dates from the 18th century and has a Baroque facade. It served as the seat of the local parish until 2004, when the new Diocese of Irapuato made it a cathedral.
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.
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.
More drives to La Manzanilla
- San Luis Soyatlán to La Manzanilla
- Cotija to La Manzanilla
- Amatitán to La Manzanilla
- Tepatitlán to La Manzanilla
- Uruapan to La Manzanilla
- Pénjamo to La Manzanilla
From Pinal de Amoles to other places in Mexico
- Pinal de Amoles to Omitlán
- Pinal de Amoles to Huasca de Ocampo
- Pinal de Amoles to Pacanda
- Pinal de Amoles to Temacapulín
- Pinal de Amoles to Boca de Pascuales
- Pinal de Amoles to Maruata
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pinal de Amoles to La Manzanilla?
About 10 h 25 min of driving without stops, over 482 miles.
How far is La Manzanilla from Pinal de Amoles by car?
About 482 miles (775 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 La Manzanilla?
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 La Manzanilla?
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 La Manzanilla 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, MEX-200D 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 La Manzanilla?
Closest to the road: Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro (museum, mile 88, 0.9 mi from the route); Teatro de la República (opera house, mile 88, 1 mi from the route); Museo Comunitario de la Sal (museum, mile 415, 0.4 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.