The Wayro route from Amatitán to Barra de Potosí is 365 miles (588 km), about 7 h 2 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 365 mi (588 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 2 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-37 → MEX-14D → MEX-37D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco, Michoacán, Guerrero |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-15D, MEX-14D, MEX-37D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
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.
The Amatitán–Barra de Potosí drive in a few lines
MEX-37D (116 mi) and MEX-15D (87 mi) carry about 56% of the 365 miles. It runs through 3 states: Jalisco, Michoacán, Guerrero. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-15D, MEX-14D and MEX-37D. Of the 6 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Amatitán to Barra de Potosí
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-15 | 0–26 | 26 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 26–113 | 87 | Jalisco, Michoacán |
| local roads | 113–128 | 15 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 128–137 | 9 | Michoacán |
| local roads | 137–167 | 30 | Michoacán |
| MEX-37 | 167–186 | 19 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 186–189 | 3 | Michoacán |
| MEX-14D | 189–193 | 4 | Michoacán |
| MEX-37D | 193–309 | 116 | Michoacán, Guerrero |
| connecting roads | 309–310 | 1 | Guerrero |
| MEX-200 | 310–360 | 50 | Guerrero |
| local roads | 360–365 | 5 | Guerrero |
- Mile 94 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 291 of this route: Michoacán → Guerrero (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Barra de Potosí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 25), Diocesan Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 128), Lago de Camécuaro National Park (mile 136), Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park (mile 185)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 25), Agua Azul (mile 30), Lago de Camécuaro National Park (mile 136), Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park (mile 185)
- Museums and history: Museum of Paleontology of Guadalajara (mile 30), Diocesan Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 128)
Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara
Concerts, outdoor movie nights and food festivals are among the many events held at Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara, a public park in Zapopan, Jalisco.
Museum of Paleontology of Guadalajara
Only a few museums in Mexico are devoted to fossils, and one of them sits in Guadalajara's Parque Agua Azul, where it has welcomed visitors since 2000.
Agua Azul
Parque Agua Azul is an urban park on Calzada Independencia in Guadalajara's historic center, a green stop close to downtown.
Diocesan Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Rising over Zamora, Michoacán, the Diocesan Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe is a Gothic Revival Catholic cathedral whose towers reach 107.5 meters, making it the tallest church building in Mexico.
Lago de Camécuaro National Park
Fed by countless springs, clear Lake Camécuaro near Tangancícuaro, about 13 km from Zamora, is ringed by old ahuehuete (sabino) trees. The national park is a popular spot for swimming, rowboats and picnics in their shade.
Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park
In Michoacán, Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park follows the headwaters of the Cupatitzio River, which bubbles up from an underground spring and carves a small ravine as it starts to flow.
More drives to Barra de Potosí
- Malinalco to Barra de Potosí
- Tonatico to Barra de Potosí
- Sayula to Barra de Potosí
- Mexico City to Barra de Potosí
- Tapalpa to Barra de Potosí
- Bernal to Barra de Potosí
From Amatitán to other places in Mexico
- Amatitán to Temacapulín
- Amatitán to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Amatitán to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Amatitán to Real de Asientos
- Amatitán to Pinos
- Amatitán to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Amatitán to Barra de Potosí?
About 7 h 2 min of driving without stops, over 365 miles.
What is the driving distance from Amatitán to Barra de Potosí?
About 365 miles (588 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 Amatitán to Barra de Potosí?
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 Amatitán to Barra de Potosí?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Guerrero Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Amatitán to Barra de Potosí?
In order: MEX-15, MEX-15D, MEX-37, MEX-14D, MEX-37D and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Amatitán to Barra de Potosí?
Closest to the road: Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (park, mile 25, 0.9 mi from the route); Diocesan Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe (cathedral, mile 128, 0.3 mi from the route); Lago de Camécuaro National Park (national park, mile 136, 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 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.