The Wayro route from San Luis Soyatlán to Maruata is 204 miles (329 km), about 4 h 8 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 204 mi (329 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 8 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15 → JAL 446 → MEX-54D → MEX-54 → MEX-110 → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco (Level 3), Colima (Level 4), Michoacán (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-54D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.2 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 San Luis Soyatlán to Maruata is like
MEX-200 (70 mi) and MEX-54D (66 mi) carry about 67% of the 204 miles. MEX-54D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-15, MEX-54, MEX-110, MEX-200 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán. None of the 5 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from San Luis Soyatlán to Maruata, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-15 | 0–9 | 9 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 9–10 | 1 | Jalisco |
| JAL 446 | 10–28 | 18 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 28–37 | 9 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54D | 37–103 | 66 | Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-54 | 103–109 | 6 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 109–134 | 25 | Colima |
| MEX-200 | 134–204 | 70 | Colima, Michoacán |
- Mile 93 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
- Mile 155 of this route: Colima → Michoacán (state line)
Stops between San Luis Soyatlán and Maruata
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 89)
- Museums and history: Museo Arqueológico de Ciudad Guzmán (mile 68), Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral (mile 68), El Chanal (mile 105), Museo Regional de Historia de Colima (mile 108)
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 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.
More drives to Maruata
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- San Juan de los Lagos to Maruata
- Lagos de Moreno to Maruata
From San Luis Soyatlán to other places in Mexico
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- San Luis Soyatlán to Metztitlán
- San Luis Soyatlán to Pinal de Amoles
- San Luis Soyatlán to Boca de Pascuales
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from San Luis Soyatlán to Maruata?
About 4 h 8 min of driving without stops, over 204 miles.
How far is Maruata from San Luis Soyatlán by car?
About 204 miles (329 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 Luis Soyatlán 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 Luis Soyatlán to Maruata?
The U.S. State Department rates 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 Luis Soyatlán to Maruata use?
In order: MEX-15, JAL 446, 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 San Luis Soyatlán and Maruata?
Closest to the road: Museo Arqueológico de Ciudad Guzmán (museum, mile 68, 2 mi from the route); Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral (cathedral, mile 68, 2 mi from the route); Museo Regional de Historia de Colima (museum, mile 108, 2 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.