The Wayro route from Tepatitlán to Maruata is 259 miles (417 km), about 4 h 46 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 259 mi (417 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 46 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-80D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-54D → MEX-54 → MEX-110 → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco (Level 3), Colima (Level 4), Michoacán (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-80D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D, MEX-54D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.4 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 Tepatitlán to Maruata is like
MEX-54D (89 mi) and MEX-200 (70 mi) carry about 61% of the 259 miles. MEX-80D, MEX-15D, MEX-54D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15, MEX-54, MEX-110, MEX-200 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán. None of the 8 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Tepatitlán to Maruata, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 2–40 | 38 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 40–46 | 6 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 46–50 | 4 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 50–68 | 18 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54D | 68–157 | 89 | Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-54 | 157–163 | 6 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 163–188 | 25 | Colima |
| MEX-200 | 188–258 | 70 | Colima, Michoacán |
| local roads | 258–259 | 1 | Michoacán |
- Mile 147 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
- Mile 209 of this route: Colima → Michoacán (state line)
Stops between Tepatitlán and Maruata
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 50)
- Museums and history: Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 42), Museo Regional de Guadalajara (mile 46), El Ixtépete (mile 51), Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral (mile 122), Museo Arqueológico de Ciudad Guzmán (mile 122), Cathedral Basilica of Colima (mile 162), Museo Regional de Historia de Colima (mile 162)
Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque
On Independencia Street in central Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, the Museo Regional de la Cerámica is one of the city's two main ceramics museums, alongside the Pantaleón Panduro Museum.
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.
Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara
Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara is a public park in Zapopan, Jalisco, that hosts many events, including concerts, outdoor movie screenings and food festivals.
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.
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.
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.
More drives to Maruata
- San Luis Soyatlán to Maruata
- Guadalajara to Maruata
- Ajijic to Maruata
- Amatitán to Maruata
- San Juan de los Lagos to Maruata
- Lagos de Moreno to Maruata
From Tepatitlán to other places in Mexico
- Tepatitlán to Pabellón de Arteaga
- Tepatitlán to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Tepatitlán to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Tepatitlán to Calvillo
- Tepatitlán to Real de Asientos
- Tepatitlán to Jerez, Zacatecas
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tepatitlán to Maruata?
About 4 h 46 min of driving without stops, over 259 miles.
How far is Maruata from Tepatitlán by car?
About 259 miles (417 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 Tepatitlán to Maruata?
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 Tepatitlán to Maruata?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tepatitlán to Maruata use?
In order: MEX-80D, MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-54D, MEX-54, MEX-110 and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tepatitlán and Maruata?
Closest to the road: Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (museum, mile 42, 1 mi from the route); El Ixtépete (archaeological site, mile 51, 1 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Colima (cathedral, mile 162, 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.