The Wayro route from Tecomán to Pénjamo is 219 miles (353 km), about 5 h 4 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 219 mi (353 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 4 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-110 → MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-15 → MEX-35 → MEX-90 |
| Mexican states on the route | Colima (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Michoacán (Level 4), Guanajuato (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-54D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
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 Pénjamo is like
MEX-110 (146 mi) and MEX-54D (24 mi) carry about 78% of the 219 miles. MEX-54D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-110, MEX-54, MEX-15, MEX-35, MEX-90 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Colima, Jalisco, Michoacán, Guanajuato. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Tecomán to Pénjamo, 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 | 34–58 | 24 | Colima, Jalisco |
| MEX-54 | 58–68 | 10 | Jalisco |
| MEX-110 | 68–133 | 65 | Jalisco, Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 133–135 | 2 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 135–140 | 5 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 140–158 | 18 | Michoacán |
| MEX-35 | 158–165 | 7 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 165–203 | 38 | Michoacán, Guanajuato |
| MEX-90 | 203–218 | 15 | Guanajuato |
| local roads | 218–219 | 1 | Guanajuato |
- Mile 43 of this route: Colima → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 111 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 193 of this route: Michoacán → Guanajuato (state line)
Stops between Tecomán and Pénjamo
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 48)
- Museums and history: Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar (mile 29), Plazuelas (mile 211)
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.
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.
Plazuelas
Near Pénjamo, Plazuelas flourished between AD 450 and 700. Trails lead to Casas Tapadas, a platform crowned by four pyramid bases, a ball court, and rocks carved with spirals and La Maqueta, a low-relief model of Casas Tapadas.
More drives to Pénjamo
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- Jerez, Zacatecas to Pénjamo
- Fresnillo to Pénjamo
- Durango to Pénjamo
- Mazatlán to Pénjamo
From Tecomán to other places in Mexico
- Tecomán to Sayula
- Tecomán to Mazamitla
- Tecomán to Tequila
- Tecomán to Amatitán
- Tecomán to Temacapulín
- Tecomán to Tócuaro
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tecomán to Pénjamo?
About 5 h 4 min of driving without stops, over 219 miles.
How far is Pénjamo from Tecomán by car?
About 219 miles (353 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 Pénjamo?
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 Pénjamo?
The U.S. State Department rates Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tecomán to Pénjamo use?
In order: MEX-110, MEX-54, MEX-54D, MEX-15, MEX-35 and MEX-90. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tecomán and Pénjamo?
Closest to the road: Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar (art gallery, mile 29, 2 mi from the route); Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 48, 4 mi from the route); Plazuelas (archaeological site, mile 211, 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.