The Wayro route from Tecomán to Temacapulín is 229 miles (369 km), about 4 h 33 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 229 mi (369 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 33 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-110 → MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-80D → MEX-80 |
| Mexican states on the route | Colima (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-54D, MEX-15D, MEX-80D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
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 Temacapulín is like
MEX-54D (91 mi) and MEX-80D (33 mi) carry about 54% of the 229 miles. MEX-54D, MEX-15D, MEX-80D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-110, MEX-54, MEX-15, MEX-80 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 2 states: Colima, Jalisco. None of the 9 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Tecomán to Temacapulín, 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 | 165–198 | 33 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 198–199 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 199–203 | 4 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 203–206 | 3 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 206–229 | 23 | Jalisco |
- Mile 43 of this route: Colima → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between Tecomán and Temacapulín
- 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), El Ixtépete (mile 142), Museo del Periodismo y las Artes Gráficas (mile 147), Museo Regional de la Cerámica (mile 150)
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.
El Ixtépete
Zapopan's El Ixtépete preserves a pyramid built around AD 650-750, during the Grillo tradition, with at least seven superimposed construction phases; the site lies within the Guadalajara metro area near the Periférico and Avenida Mariano Otero.
Museo del Periodismo y las Artes Gráficas
The Museo del Periodismo y las Artes Gráficas stands on Paseo Alcalde, formerly Avenida Alcalde, in the city of Guadalajara, Jalisco.
Convento de Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro
Better known as El Perpetuo Socorro, this Guadalajara church is home to a Passionist convent that has housed the order's postulants since 2020.
Museo Regional de la Cerámica
On Calle Independencia in central Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, the Museo Regional de la Cerámica is one of the town's two main ceramics museums.
More drives to Temacapulín
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Temacapulín
- Pabellón de Hidalgo to Temacapulín
- San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Temacapulín
- Real de Asientos to Temacapulín
- Pinos to Temacapulín
- Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Temacapulín
From Tecomán to other places in Mexico
- Tecomán to Sayula
- Tecomán to Mazamitla
- Tecomán to Tequila
- Tecomán to Amatitán
- Tecomán to Pénjamo
- Tecomán to Tócuaro
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tecomán to Temacapulín?
About 4 h 33 min of driving without stops, over 229 miles.
How far is Temacapulín from Tecomán by car?
About 229 miles (369 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 Temacapulín?
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 Temacapulín?
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 Temacapulín use?
In order: MEX-110, MEX-54, MEX-54D, MEX-15, MEX-15D, MEX-80D and MEX-80. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tecomán and Temacapulín?
Closest to the road: El Ixtépete (archaeological site, mile 142, 1 mi from the route); Convento de Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro (convent, mile 147, 1 mi from the route); Museo Regional de la Cerámica (museum, mile 150, 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 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.