The Wayro route from Toluca to Barra de Navidad is 464 miles (746 km), about 8 h 41 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 464 mi (746 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 41 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-55 → MEX-55D → MEX-15D → MEX-110 → MEX-15 → MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-200D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Michoacán (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Colima (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-55D, MEX-15D, MEX-54D, MEX-200D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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 Toluca to Barra de Navidad is like
MEX-15D (188 mi) and MEX-110 (108 mi) carry about 64% of the 464 miles. MEX-55D, MEX-15D, MEX-54D, MEX-200D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-55, MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-54, MEX-200 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco, Colima. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Toluca to Barra de Navidad, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 1–10 | 9 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 10–39 | 29 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 39–42 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 42–43 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-15D | 43–231 | 188 | State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 231–235 | 4 | Jalisco |
| MEX-110 | 235–254 | 19 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 254–259 | 5 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 259–261 | 2 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 261–326 | 65 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-54 | 326–336 | 10 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 336–338 | 2 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54D | 338–362 | 24 | Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-54 | 362–370 | 8 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 370–394 | 24 | Colima |
| connecting roads | 394–396 | 2 | Colima |
| MEX-200D | 396–434 | 38 | Colima |
| MEX-200 | 434–462 | 28 | Colima, Jalisco |
| local roads | 462–464 | 2 | Jalisco |
- Mile 61 of this route: State of Mexico → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 229 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 235 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 285 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 354 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
- Mile 449 of this route: Colima → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between Toluca and Barra de Navidad
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 40), Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 406)
- Nature and outdoors: Rayón National Park (mile 64), Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 349)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 40), Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (mile 81), Cathedral Basilica of Colima (mile 368), Alfonso Michel University Art Gallery (mile 368), Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 406)
Cathedral of Atlacomulco
Atlacomulco's cathedral, the Catedral de la Divina Providencia, is the seat of the Diocese of Atlacomulco and is dedicated to Divine Providence, making it the town's principal Catholic church.
Rayón National Park
Just outside Tlalpujahua, Rayón National Park (Parque Nacional Rayón) marks the start of the area's famous butterfly reserve country, which stretches south and west from here.
Teatro Morelos de Maravatío
Maravatío's Teatro Morelos is a late-19th-century theater in a French-influenced neoclassical style, designed by architect Rafael Guerrero Torres. It opened on January 11, 1879, with a performance by opera singer Ángela Peralta.
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.
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.
Alfonso Michel University Art Gallery
Two restored old houses in downtown Colima hold this art gallery (Pinacoteca Universitaria Alfonso Michel), which honors painter Alfonso Michel and displays a large collection belonging to the University of Colima.
Museo Comunitario de la Sal
Set in an old warehouse in Cuyutlán, the community Salt Museum (Museo Comunitario de la Sal) explains how local salt has been harvested, from the old tapeixtle technique to modern methods, with historic photos of the salt works.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Toluca to Barra de Navidad?
About 8 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 464 miles.
How far is Barra de Navidad from Toluca by car?
About 464 miles (746 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 Toluca to Barra de Navidad?
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 Toluca to Barra de Navidad?
The U.S. State Department rates State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Toluca to Barra de Navidad use?
In order: MEX-55, MEX-55D, MEX-15D, MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-54, MEX-54D, MEX-200D and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Toluca and Barra de Navidad?
Closest to the road: Cathedral of Atlacomulco (catholic cathedral, mile 40, 0.2 mi from the route); Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (opera house, mile 81, 1 mi from the route); Museo Comunitario de la Sal (museum, mile 406, 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 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.