Sayula to Barra de Potosí is about 336 road miles (540 km): roughly 6 h 31 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance | 336 mi (540 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 31 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-110 → MEX-200 → MEX-37D |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, Guerrero |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-54D, MEX-37D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
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.
The Sayula–Barra de Potosí drive in a few lines
MEX-200 (221 mi) and MEX-54D (48 mi) carry about 80% of the 336 miles. It runs through 4 states: Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, Guerrero. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-54D and MEX-37D. None of the 4 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Sayula to Barra de Potosí, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54 | 1–5 | 4 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 5–7 | 2 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54D | 7–55 | 48 | Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-54 | 55–63 | 8 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 63–87 | 24 | Colima |
| connecting roads | 87–88 | 1 | Colima |
| MEX-200 | 88–259 | 171 | Colima, Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 259–263 | 4 | Michoacán |
| MEX-37D | 263–280 | 17 | Michoacán, Guerrero |
| MEX-200 | 280–330 | 50 | Guerrero |
| local roads | 330–336 | 6 | Guerrero |
- Mile 47 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
- Mile 109 of this route: Colima → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 265 of this route: Michoacán → Guerrero (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Sayula and Barra de Potosí
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 42)
- Museums and history: Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral (mile 21), Museo Arqueológico de Ciudad Guzmán (mile 21), Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar (mile 61)
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.
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.
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 does it take to drive from Sayula to Barra de Potosí?
About 6 h 31 min of driving without stops, over 336 miles.
What is the driving distance from Sayula to Barra de Potosí?
About 336 miles (540 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 Sayula to Barra de Potosí?
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 Sayula to Barra de Potosí?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Guerrero Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Sayula to Barra de Potosí use?
In order: MEX-54, MEX-54D, MEX-110, MEX-200 and MEX-37D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Sayula to Barra de Potosí?
Closest to the road: Museo Arqueológico de Ciudad Guzmán (museum, mile 21, 2 mi from the route); Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral (cathedral, mile 21, 2 mi from the route); Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar (art gallery, mile 61, 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 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.