The Wayro route from Uruapan to La Manzanilla is 286 miles (460 km), about 6 h 39 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 286 mi (460 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-37 → MICH 16 → MICH 4 → JAL 411 → JAL 414 → MEX-110 → MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-200D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Michoacán (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Colima (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-54D, MEX-200D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
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 Uruapan to La Manzanilla is like
MEX-110 (60 mi) and MEX-200 (39 mi) carry about 35% of the 286 miles. MEX-54D, MEX-200D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-37, MEX-110, MEX-54, MEX-200 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Michoacán, Jalisco, Colima. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Uruapan to La Manzanilla, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Michoacán |
| MEX-37 | 1–10 | 9 | Michoacán |
| local roads | 10–42 | 32 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 42–47 | 5 | Michoacán |
| MICH 16 | 47–52 | 5 | Michoacán |
| local roads | 52–57 | 5 | Michoacán |
| MICH 4 | 57–80 | 23 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 80–83 | 3 | Jalisco |
| JAL 411 | 83–87 | 4 | Jalisco |
| JAL 414 | 87–103 | 16 | Jalisco |
| MEX-110 | 103–139 | 36 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54 | 139–148 | 9 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 148–150 | 2 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54D | 150–175 | 25 | Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-54 | 175–182 | 7 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 182–206 | 24 | Colima |
| connecting roads | 206–209 | 3 | Colima |
| MEX-200D | 209–246 | 37 | Colima |
| MEX-200 | 246–285 | 39 | Colima, Jalisco |
| local roads | 285–286 | 1 | Jalisco |
- Mile 74 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 166 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
- Mile 262 of this route: Colima → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between Uruapan and La Manzanilla
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 219)
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 162)
- Museums and history: El Chanal (mile 178), Museo Regional de Historia de Colima (mile 181), Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 219)
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.
El Chanal
North of Colima city, this Postclassic settlement straddles the Colima River. Its ceremonial core holds temples, palaces, altars and a ballcourt, and digs revealed copper, silver and gold metalwork along with pottery and obsidian tools.
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.
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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From Uruapan to other places in Mexico
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- Uruapan to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Uruapan to La Manzanilla?
About 6 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 286 miles.
How far is La Manzanilla from Uruapan by car?
About 286 miles (460 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 Uruapan to La Manzanilla?
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 Uruapan to La Manzanilla?
The U.S. State Department rates 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 Uruapan to La Manzanilla use?
In order: MEX-37, MICH 16, MICH 4, JAL 411, JAL 414, MEX-110, 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 Uruapan and La Manzanilla?
Closest to the road: El Chanal (archaeological site, mile 178, 2 mi from the route); Museo Regional de Historia de Colima (museum, mile 181, 2 mi from the route); Museo Comunitario de la Sal (museum, mile 219, 0.5 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.