San Blas to Comala is about 263 road miles (424 km): roughly 4 h 19 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance | 263 mi (424 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 19 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-76D → MEX-15D → MEX-GUA 10D → MEX-54D → MEX-54 |
| Mexican states on the route | Nayarit, Jalisco, Colima |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-76D, MEX-15D, MEX-GUA 10D, MEX-54D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.5 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.
Driving San Blas to Comala: the shape of the trip
MEX-15D (107 mi) and MEX-54D (89 mi) carry about 75% of the 263 miles. It runs through 3 states: Nayarit, Jalisco, Colima. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-76D, MEX-15D and MEX-GUA 10D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect San Blas and Comala
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–7 | 7 | Nayarit |
| MEX-76D | 7–27 | 20 | Nayarit |
| MEX-15D | 27–134 | 107 | Nayarit, Jalisco |
| MEX-GUA 10D | 134–163 | 29 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 163–164 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54D | 164–253 | 89 | Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-54 | 253–257 | 4 | Colima |
| local roads | 257–263 | 6 | Colima |
- Mile 96 of this route: Nayarit → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 244 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
Places worth a stop between San Blas and Comala
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ixtlán del Rio (mile 85)
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 239)
- Museums and history: Tepic Cathedral (mile 33), Museo Amado Nervo (mile 33), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 85), National Museum of Tequila (mile 124), Guachimontones (mile 139), Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (mile 146), Museo Arqueológico de Ciudad Guzmán (mile 218), Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral (mile 219)
Tepic Cathedral
On Tepic's main square, right in the city center, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, also known as Tepic Cathedral, serves the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tepic.
Museo Amado Nervo
Poet Amado Nervo was born on August 27, 1870, in this mid-19th-century house in downtown Tepic, which opened as a museum dedicated to him on April 27, 1970.
Ixtlán del Rio
A temple built on a completely round floor plan, unusual anywhere in Mesoamerica, is the highlight at the Ixtlán del Río archaeological site, which locals call Los Toriles. An introductory gallery explains the finds.
National Museum of Tequila
The National Museum of Tequila (MUNAT) in the town of Tequila tells the story of the spirit that put this corner of Jalisco on the map. The state government took it back in 2026 and announced a reopening with refreshed exhibits.
Guachimontones
Near the town of Teuchitlán, Guachimontones is known for its circular structures. INAH describes it as the first large population center in western Mexico, emerging around 1000 BC, with two ball courts and about 40 circular buildings across 20 hectares.
Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila
Around the town of Tequila, the Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of blue agave fields shaped by the plant's use for tequila since the 16th century.
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.
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.
When you get to Comala
Museo Universitario Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo
Founded in 1996 in the village of Nogueras, in Comala, this university museum honors painter Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo and forms part of the Nogueras cultural complex.
El Chanal
North of Colima city, this Postclassic settlement straddles the Colima River. Its ceremonial core holds temples, palaces, altars and a ballcourt, and digs revealed copper, silver and gold metalwork along with pottery and obsidian tools.
More drives to Comala
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- San Juan de los Lagos to Comala
- Nochistlán to Comala
- Jalpa to Comala
- Lagos de Moreno to Comala
- León to Comala
From San Blas to other places in Mexico
- San Blas to Teúl de González Ortega
- San Blas to Temacapulín
- San Blas to Barra de Navidad
- San Blas to Jalpa de Cánovas
- San Blas to Boca de Pascuales
- San Blas to Santa Fe de la Laguna
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from San Blas to Comala?
About 4 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 263 miles.
How far is Comala from San Blas by car?
About 263 miles (424 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 San Blas to Comala?
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 San Blas to Comala?
The U.S. State Department rates Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from San Blas to Comala?
In order: MEX-76D, MEX-15D, MEX-GUA 10D, MEX-54D and MEX-54. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between San Blas and Comala?
Closest to the road: Tepic Cathedral (cathedral, mile 33, 1 mi from the route); Museo Amado Nervo (biographical museum, mile 33, 2 mi from the route); Ixtlán del Rio (archaeological site, mile 85, 0.5 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 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: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place 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.