The Wayro route from Puebla to Manzanillo is 552 miles (888 km), about 9 h 56 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 552 mi (888 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 56 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-150D → MEX-M40D → MEX-15D → MEX-110 → MEX-15 → MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-200D |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Michoacán (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Colima (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-150D, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-54D, MEX-200D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.1 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 Puebla to Manzanillo is like
MEX-15D (188 mi) and MEX-M40D (140 mi) carry about 59% of the 552 miles. MEX-150D, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-54D, MEX-200D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-54 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 7 states: Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco, Colima. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Puebla to Manzanillo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 4–22 | 18 | Puebla |
| MEX-M40D | 22–162 | 140 | Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| MEX-15D | 162–350 | 188 | State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 350–355 | 5 | Jalisco |
| MEX-110 | 355–373 | 18 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 373–379 | 6 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 379–381 | 2 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 381–446 | 65 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-54 | 446–455 | 9 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 455–458 | 3 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54D | 458–482 | 24 | Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-54 | 482–489 | 7 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 489–514 | 25 | Colima |
| connecting roads | 514–516 | 2 | Colima |
| MEX-200D | 516–549 | 33 | Colima |
| local roads | 549–552 | 3 | Colima |
- Mile 27 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 50 of this route: Tlaxcala → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 58 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 70 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 87 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 101 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 131 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 180 of this route: State of Mexico → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 349 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 355 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 404 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 473 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
Stops between Puebla and Manzanillo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 526)
- Nature and outdoors: Rayón National Park (mile 183), Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 469)
- Museums and history: Cacaxtla (mile 17), Xochitecatl (mile 18), Teotihuacan (mile 69), Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (mile 201), Museo Regional de Historia de Colima (mile 487), Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 526)
Cacaxtla
Built on a hill rising above the Tlaxcala-Puebla valley, Cacaxtla is known for its pre-Hispanic murals on the Gran Basamento, a large platform now sheltered under a roof. INAH manages it together with nearby Xochitécatl.
Xochitecatl
Xochitécatl is a pre-Hispanic archaeological site in the state of Tlaxcala. INAH runs it together with nearby Cacaxtla as a single zone, and the Xochitécatl site museum displays finds from the area.
Teotihuacan
Built between the 1st and 7th centuries AD, this UNESCO-listed ancient city lines the Avenue of the Dead, where you can walk between the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon and the Temple of the Feathered Serpent.
Rayón National Park
Just outside Tlalpujahua, Rayón National Park (Parque Nacional Rayón) marks the start of the area's famous butterfly reserve country, which stretches south and west from here.
Teatro Morelos de Maravatío
Maravatío's Teatro Morelos is a late-19th-century theater in a French-influenced neoclassical style, designed by architect Rafael Guerrero Torres. It opened on January 11, 1879, with a performance by opera singer Ángela Peralta.
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 Regional de Historia de Colima
An early 19th-century mansion on Colima's Portal Morelos holds this regional history museum, run jointly by INAH, the University of Colima and the state. Exhibits range from Capacha and Comala pottery and shaft tombs to Philippine trade and the Revolution.
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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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Puebla to Manzanillo?
About 9 h 56 min of driving without stops, over 552 miles.
How far is Manzanillo from Puebla by car?
About 552 miles (888 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 Puebla to Manzanillo?
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 Puebla to Manzanillo?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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 Puebla to Manzanillo use?
In order: MEX-150D, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-54, MEX-54D and MEX-200D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Puebla and Manzanillo?
Closest to the road: Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (opera house, mile 201, 1 mi from the route); Museo Regional de Historia de Colima (museum, mile 487, 2 mi from the route); Museo Comunitario de la Sal (museum, mile 526, 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.