San Blas to Maruata is about 355 road miles (572 km): roughly 6 h 10 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance by road | 355 mi (572 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 10 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-76D → MEX-15D → MEX-GUA 10D → MEX-54D → MEX-54 → MEX-110 → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Nayarit, Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-76D, MEX-15D, MEX-GUA 10D, MEX-54D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.2 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.
On the road from San Blas to Maruata
MEX-15D (107 mi) and MEX-54D (89 mi) carry about 55% of the 355 miles. It runs through 4 states: Nayarit, Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-76D, MEX-15D and MEX-GUA 10D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
San Blas to Maruata: the road sequence
| 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 | 253–260 | 7 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 260–285 | 25 | Colima |
| MEX-200 | 285–355 | 70 | Colima, Michoacán |
- Mile 96 of this route: Nayarit → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 244 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
- Mile 306 of this route: Colima → Michoacán (state line)
What to see on the way from San Blas to Maruata
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ixtlán del Rio (mile 85), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 114)
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 239)
- Museums and history: Tepic Cathedral (mile 33), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 85), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 114), Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (mile 146), Museo Arqueológico de Ciudad Guzmán (mile 218), Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral (mile 219), El Chanal (mile 255), Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar (mile 258)
Tepic Cathedral
Serving the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tepic, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, also called Tepic Cathedral, stands on the main square in the heart of the city.
Ixtlán del Rio
Between roughly 300 BC and AD 600, people made their home at Los Toriles in Ixtlán del Río. Today visitors come for its circular temple, a rare design in Mesoamerica.
Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería
Agave landscapes and mining are the twin themes of the Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería, an interpretive museum in the municipality of Magdalena.
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.
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.
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 does it take to drive from San Blas to Maruata?
About 6 h 10 min of driving without stops, over 355 miles.
What is the driving distance from San Blas to Maruata?
About 355 miles (572 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 Maruata?
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 Maruata?
The U.S. State Department rates Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from San Blas to Maruata use?
In order: MEX-76D, MEX-15D, MEX-GUA 10D, MEX-54D, MEX-54, MEX-110 and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between San Blas and Maruata?
Closest to the road: Tepic Cathedral (cathedral, mile 33, 1 mi from the route); Ixtlán del Rio (archaeological site, mile 85, 0.5 mi from the route); Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (museum, mile 114, 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.