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Colima → Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas

Driving from Colima to Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas

Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas lies 214 km (133 mi) south-east of Colima, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 3 h 16 min without stops, over roughly 261 km (162 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

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ColimaCiudad Lázaro Cárdenas
CountryMexicoMexico
Population146,965196,003
Elevation518 m (1,699 ft)3 m (10 ft)
Time nowUTC-6 (America/Mexico_City)UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City)
Postal codes21832–8669760999

Where to book car hire from Colima to Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas

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Staying in Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas

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Common questions

How far is Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas from Colima?

214 km (133 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Colima; by road roughly 261 km (162 mi).

How long does it take to get from Colima to Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas by car?

About 3 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Colima and Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas?

No, both are on America/Mexico_City at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.