The Wayro route from Pinos to Boca de Pascuales is 345 miles (555 km), about 6 h 29 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 345 mi (555 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 29 min |
| Main roads, in order | ZAC 144 → MEX-51 → MEX-80D → MEX-80 → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-54D → MEX-54 → MEX-110 → 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 |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.8 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 Pinos to Boca de Pascuales is like
MEX-80D (114 mi) and MEX-54D (88 mi) carry about 59% of the 345 miles. MEX-80D, MEX-15D, MEX-54D 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 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Pinos to Boca de Pascuales, 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-200 | 339–345 | 6 | Colima |
- 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)
Stops between Pinos and Boca de Pascuales
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 80)
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 291)
- Museums and history: Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 80), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 108), Basílica de San Felipe Neri (mile 194), Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral (mile 270), Museo Arqueológico de Ciudad Guzmán (mile 270), Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar (mile 309)
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.
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.
Convento de Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro
Better known as El Perpetuo Socorro, this Guadalajara church is home to a Passionist convent that has housed the order's postulants since 2020.
Basílica de San Felipe Neri
Guadalajara's Basilica of San Felipe Neri is a Catholic church built in baroque style between 1752 and 1802 by master builder Pedro José Ciprés.
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.
Museo Arqueológico de Ciudad Guzmán
Founded in the 1950s with writer Juan José Arreola among its promoters, this INAH museum in Ciudad Guzmán shows stone and ceramic pieces from western Mexico, colonial-era religious art and sketches by muralist José Clemente Orozco.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pinos to Boca de Pascuales?
About 6 h 29 min of driving without stops, over 345 miles.
How far is Boca de Pascuales from Pinos by car?
About 345 miles (555 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 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 Pinos to Boca de Pascuales?
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 Boca de Pascuales use?
In order: ZAC 144, MEX-51, MEX-80D, MEX-80, MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-54D, MEX-54, MEX-110 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 Boca de Pascuales?
Closest to the road: Teatro José Rosas Moreno (opera house, mile 80, 0.3 mi from the route); Convento de Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro (convent, mile 193, 1 mi from the route); Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar (art gallery, mile 309, 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.