The Wayro route from Salamanca to Tecomán is 266 miles (428 km), about 6 h 0 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 266 mi (428 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 0 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-90 → MEX-90D → MEX-110 → MEX-35 → MEX-15 → MEX-54 → MEX-54D |
| Mexican states on the route | Guanajuato (Level 3), Michoacán (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Colima (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D, MEX-90D, MEX-54D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
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 Salamanca to Tecomán is like
MEX-110 (130 mi) and MEX-90 (45 mi) carry about 66% of the 266 miles. MEX-45D, MEX-90D, MEX-54D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-45, MEX-90, MEX-110, MEX-35, MEX-15, MEX-54 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Guanajuato, Michoacán, Jalisco, Colima. None of the 5 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Salamanca to Tecomán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45 | 4–10 | 6 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 10–14 | 4 | Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 14–15 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-90 | 15–60 | 45 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-90D | 60–74 | 14 | Guanajuato, Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 74–98 | 24 | Michoacán |
| MEX-35 | 98–105 | 7 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 105–106 | 1 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 106–123 | 17 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 123–129 | 6 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 129–130 | 1 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 130–195 | 65 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-54 | 195–205 | 10 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 205–208 | 3 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54D | 208–232 | 24 | Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-54 | 232–239 | 7 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 239–263 | 24 | Colima |
| local roads | 263–266 | 3 | Colima |
- Mile 72 of this route: Guanajuato → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 153 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 222 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
Stops between Salamanca and Tecomán
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 218)
- Museums and history: Irapuato Cathedral (mile 13), Plazuelas (mile 52), Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar (mile 237)
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.
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 Salamanca to Tecomán?
About 6 h 0 min of driving without stops, over 266 miles.
How far is Tecomán from Salamanca by car?
About 266 miles (428 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 Salamanca to Tecomán?
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 Salamanca to Tecomán?
The U.S. State Department rates 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 Salamanca to Tecomán use?
In order: MEX-45, MEX-45D, MEX-90, MEX-90D, MEX-110, MEX-35, MEX-15, MEX-54 and MEX-54D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Salamanca and Tecomán?
Closest to the road: Tequila Corralejo (distillery, mile 37, 1 mi from the route); Plazuelas (archaeological site, mile 52, 2 mi from the route); Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar (art gallery, mile 237, 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.