The Wayro route from Pinos to Barra de Navidad is 405 miles (652 km), about 7 h 28 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 405 mi (652 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 28 min |
| Main roads, in order | ZAC 144 → MEX-51 → MEX-80D → MEX-80 → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-54D → MEX-54 → MEX-110 → MEX-200D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Zacatecas (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Guanajuato (Level 3), Colima (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-80D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D, MEX-54D, MEX-200D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.2 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 Pinos to Barra de Navidad is like
MEX-80D (114 mi) and MEX-54D (88 mi) carry about 50% of the 405 miles. MEX-80D, MEX-15D, MEX-54D, MEX-200D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-51, MEX-80, MEX-15, MEX-54, MEX-110, MEX-200 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Zacatecas, Jalisco, Guanajuato, Colima. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Pinos to Barra de Navidad, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Zacatecas |
| ZAC 144 | 1–29 | 28 | Zacatecas |
| connecting roads | 29–32 | 3 | Jalisco |
| MEX-51 | 32–41 | 9 | Jalisco, Guanajuato |
| MEX-80D | 41–70 | 29 | Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 70–103 | 33 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 103–188 | 85 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 188–194 | 6 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 194–198 | 4 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 198–216 | 18 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54D | 216–304 | 88 | Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-54 | 304–312 | 8 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 312–336 | 24 | Colima |
| connecting roads | 336–339 | 3 | Colima |
| MEX-200D | 339–376 | 37 | Colima |
| MEX-200 | 376–404 | 28 | Colima, Jalisco |
| local roads | 404–405 | 1 | Jalisco |
- Mile 29 of this route: Zacatecas → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 37 of this route: Jalisco → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 45 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 295 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
- Mile 391 of this route: Colima → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between Pinos and Barra de Navidad
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 79), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 80), Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 349)
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 291)
- Museums and history: Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 79), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 80), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 116), Universidad de Guadalajara. Museo de las Artes (mile 194), El Ixtépete (mile 198), Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral (mile 270), Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 349)
Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera
The Museo Casa Agustín Rivera Altos de Jalisco is a museum you'll find in the town of Lagos de Moreno, in the state of Jalisco.
Teatro José Rosas Moreno
Construction of the Teatro José Rosas Moreno in Lagos de Moreno began in 1867, and the theater opened on May 5, 1907. It is named for Jalisco writer José Rosas Moreno.
Teocaltitan Archaeological Site
Near Jalostotitlán in the Los Altos region, the Teocaltitán site holds pyramids, sunken patios and a ball court spread across about nine hectares, built by a people who dominated much of the area from AD 400 to 900.
Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara
At a roundabout fountain in Guadalajara, a bronze statue of Minerva, Roman goddess of wisdom, stands on a large pedestal inscribed with the names of 18 notable citizens.
Universidad de Guadalajara. Museo de las Artes
The University of Guadalajara's Museo de las Artes, known as MUSA, opened on October 10, 1994, and was expanded in 2013.
El Ixtépete
Zapopan's El Ixtépete preserves a pyramid built around AD 650-750, during the Grillo tradition, with at least seven superimposed construction phases; the site lies within the Guadalajara metro area near the Periférico and Avenida Mariano Otero.
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 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.
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From Pinos to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pinos to Barra de Navidad?
About 7 h 28 min of driving without stops, over 405 miles.
How far is Barra de Navidad from Pinos by car?
About 405 miles (652 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 Pinos to Barra de Navidad?
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 Pinos to Barra de Navidad?
The U.S. State Department rates Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Guanajuato 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 Pinos to Barra de Navidad use?
In order: ZAC 144, MEX-51, MEX-80D, MEX-80, MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-54D, MEX-54, MEX-110, 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 Pinos and Barra de Navidad?
Closest to the road: Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (museum, mile 79, 0.4 mi from the route); Teatro José Rosas Moreno (opera house, mile 80, 0.3 mi from the route); Museo Comunitario de la Sal (museum, mile 349, 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.