The Wayro route from Zamora to Manzanillo is 209 miles (337 km), about 4 h 38 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 209 mi (337 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15 → MEX-110 → MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-200D |
| 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 8.4 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 Zamora to Manzanillo is like
MEX-110 (90 mi) and MEX-15 (34 mi) carry about 59% of the 209 miles. MEX-54D, MEX-200D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15, MEX-110, MEX-54 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 Zamora to Manzanillo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 2–36 | 34 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 36–37 | 1 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 37–103 | 66 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-54 | 103–112 | 9 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 112–115 | 3 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54D | 115–139 | 24 | Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-54 | 139–147 | 8 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 147–171 | 24 | Colima |
| connecting roads | 171–173 | 2 | Colima |
| MEX-200D | 173–206 | 33 | Colima |
| local roads | 206–209 | 3 | Colima |
- Mile 62 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 130 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
Stops between Zamora and Manzanillo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 183)
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 126)
- Museums and history: Cathedral Basilica of Colima (mile 145), Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar (mile 145), Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 183)
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.
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.
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.
More drives to Manzanillo
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From Zamora to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Zamora to Manzanillo?
About 4 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 209 miles.
How far is Manzanillo from Zamora by car?
About 209 miles (337 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 Zamora to Manzanillo?
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 Zamora to Manzanillo?
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 Zamora to Manzanillo use?
In order: MEX-15, MEX-110, MEX-54, MEX-54D and MEX-200D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Zamora and Manzanillo?
Closest to the road: Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar (art gallery, mile 145, 2 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Colima (cathedral, mile 145, 2 mi from the route); Museo Comunitario de la Sal (museum, mile 183, 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.