The Wayro route from Tepic to Maruata is 322 miles (518 km), about 5 h 37 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 322 mi (518 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 5 h 37 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15D → MEX-GUA 10D → MEX-54D → MEX-54 → MEX-110 → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Nayarit, Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-15D, MEX-GUA 10D, MEX-54D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.9 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.
How the Tepic to Maruata drive plays out
MEX-15D (94 mi) and MEX-54D (89 mi) carry about 57% of the 322 miles. It runs through 4 states: Nayarit, Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-15D, MEX-GUA 10D and MEX-54D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tepic to Maruata, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | Nayarit |
| MEX-15D | 5–99 | 94 | Nayarit, Jalisco |
| MEX-GUA 10D | 99–129 | 30 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 129–130 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54D | 130–219 | 89 | Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-54 | 219–227 | 8 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 227–251 | 24 | Colima |
| connecting roads | 251–252 | 1 | Colima |
| MEX-200 | 252–322 | 70 | Colima, Michoacán |
- Mile 62 of this route: Nayarit → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 210 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
- Mile 273 of this route: Colima → Michoacán (state line)
Places worth a stop between Tepic and Maruata
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ixtlán del Rio (mile 51), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 81)
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 206)
- Museums and history: Ixtlán del Rio (mile 51), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 81), Guachimontones (mile 106), Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (mile 112), Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral (mile 185), Museo Arqueológico de Ciudad Guzmán (mile 185), Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar (mile 224)
Ixtlán del Rio
Known locally as Los Toriles, the Ixtlán del Río site is famous for a temple with a fully circular floor plan, rare in Mesoamerica. People lived here from about 300 BC to AD 600, and an introductory gallery explains the finds.
Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería
In the municipality of Magdalena, Mexico, an interpretive museum focuses on two subjects: the agave landscape and mining.
Guachimontones
About 40 circular buildings and two ball courts spread over 20 hectares at Guachimontones, outside Teuchitlán. INAH calls it western Mexico's first large population center, dating back to around 1000 BC.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Tepic to Maruata?
About 5 h 37 min of driving without stops, over 322 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tepic to Maruata?
About 322 miles (518 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 Tepic 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 Tepic to Maruata?
The U.S. State Department rates Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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 Tepic to Maruata use?
In order: MEX-15D, MEX-GUA 10D, MEX-54D, MEX-54, MEX-110 and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Tepic to Maruata?
Closest to the road: Ixtlán del Rio (archaeological site, mile 51, 0.5 mi from the route); Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (museum, mile 81, 0.5 mi from the route); Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar (art gallery, mile 224, 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 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.