By road, Tecomán and Mascota are about 244 miles (393 km) apart, or roughly 5 h 32 min of driving.
| Distance | 244 mi (393 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 5 h 32 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-110 → MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-80 → JAL 621 → MEX-70 |
| Mexican states on the route | Colima, Jalisco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-54D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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 Tecomán–Mascota drive in a few lines
MEX-54D (91 mi) and MEX-70 (87 mi) carry about 73% of the 244 miles. It runs through 2 states: Colima, Jalisco. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-54D. None of the 7 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Roads you'll take from Tecomán to Mascota
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 2–27 | 25 | Colima |
| MEX-54 | 27–34 | 7 | Colima |
| MEX-54D | 34–125 | 91 | Colima, Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 125–127 | 2 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 127–144 | 17 | Jalisco |
| JAL 621 | 144–157 | 13 | Jalisco |
| MEX-70 | 157–244 | 87 | Jalisco |
- Mile 43 of this route: Colima → Jalisco (state line)
What to see on the way from Tecomán to Mascota
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 48)
- Museums and history: Cathedral Basilica of Colima (mile 29), Museo Regional de Historia de Colima (mile 29), Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral (mile 71), Museo Arqueológico de Ciudad Guzmán (mile 71), Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (mile 157), Guachimontones (mile 158)
Cathedral Basilica of Colima
Colima Cathedral, the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, stands at a corner of the Jardín Libertad in the city center. Pope John Paul II named it a minor basilica on October 12, 1998.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Guachimontones
Western Mexico's first large population center, according to INAH, took shape near Teuchitlán around 1000 BC. Guachimontones stands out for its round architecture, with roughly 40 circular structures across the site.
More drives to Mascota
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- Lagos de Moreno to Mascota
From Tecomán to other places in Mexico
- Tecomán to Sayula
- Tecomán to Mazamitla
- Tecomán to Tequila
- Tecomán to Amatitán
- Tecomán to Pénjamo
- Tecomán to Temacapulín
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Tecomán to Mascota?
About 5 h 32 min of driving without stops, over 244 miles.
How far is Mascota from Tecomán by car?
About 244 miles (393 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 Tecomán to Mascota?
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 Tecomán to Mascota?
The U.S. State Department rates Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tecomán to Mascota use?
In order: MEX-110, MEX-54, MEX-54D, MEX-80, JAL 621 and MEX-70. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Tecomán to Mascota?
Closest to the road: Cathedral Basilica of Colima (cathedral, mile 29, 2 mi from the route); Museo Regional de Historia de Colima (museum, mile 29, 2 mi from the route); Museo Arqueológico de Ciudad Guzmán (museum, mile 71, 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 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.