The Wayro route from Tecomán to Matehuala is 467 miles (752 km), about 8 h 48 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 467 mi (752 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 48 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-110 → MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-80D → MEX-80 → MEX-70 → MEX-57D → SLP 32 → MEX-57 |
| Mexican states on the route | Colima, Jalisco, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-54D, MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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 Tecomán to Matehuala is like
MEX-80D (115 mi) and MEX-54D (91 mi) carry about 44% of the 467 miles. It runs through 4 states: Colima, Jalisco, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-54D, MEX-15D and MEX-80D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tecomán to Matehuala, road by road
| 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 |
| MEX-15 | 125–142 | 17 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 142–146 | 4 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 146–162 | 16 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 162–165 | 3 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 165–238 | 73 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 238–270 | 32 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 270–312 | 42 | Jalisco, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-80 | 312–315 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70 | 315–332 | 17 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 332–342 | 10 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 342–345 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 32 | 345–354 | 9 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 354–367 | 13 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 367–388 | 21 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 388–466 | 78 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 466–467 | 1 | San Luis Potosí |
- Mile 43 of this route: Colima → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 295 of this route: Jalisco → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 306 of this route: Guanajuato → San Luis Potosí (state line)
What to see on the way from Tecomán to Matehuala
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 260)
- 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 Regional de Guadalajara (mile 147), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 232), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 260), San Luis Potosí Cathedral (mile 347)
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 Regional de Guadalajara
Facing the Rotonda de los Jaliscienses Ilustres in downtown Guadalajara, the Museo Regional de Guadalajara fills a full city block bounded by Hidalgo, Pino Suárez, Liceo and Independencia streets.
Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos
Pilgrims come from far and wide to San Juan de los Lagos to see the small image of the Virgin kept in this cathedral basilica, built between 1732 and 1769. Inside are Gothic-style ribbed vaults and a silver-framed Way of the Cross.
Teatro José Rosas Moreno
Named after Jalisco writer José Rosas Moreno, this theater in Lagos de Moreno took decades to finish: work started in 1867, and it opened on May 5, 1907.
San Luis Potosí Cathedral
Look closely at the two towers of San Luis Potosí's cathedral: one is built of mortar, the other of quarried cantera stone. The Baroque church is the seat of the archdiocese.
Once you reach Matehuala
Matehuala Cathedral
In Matehuala, San Luis Potosí, the Diocese of Matehuala has its seat at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, a Catholic church that remains open to worshippers.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tecomán to Matehuala?
About 8 h 48 min of driving without stops, over 467 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tecomán to Matehuala?
About 467 miles (752 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 Matehuala?
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 Matehuala?
The U.S. State Department rates Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Tecomán to Matehuala?
In order: MEX-110, MEX-54, MEX-54D, MEX-15, MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-80, MEX-70, MEX-57D, SLP 32 and MEX-57. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Tecomán to Matehuala?
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); Teatro José Rosas Moreno (opera house, mile 260, 0.4 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.