The Wayro route from Amatitán to Jalpa de Cánovas is 143 miles (230 km), about 3 h 24 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 143 mi (230 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 24 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-80D → MEX-84 → JAL 350 → JAL 323 → JAL 355 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco (Level 3), Guanajuato (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D, MEX-80D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.7 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 Amatitán to Jalpa de Cánovas is like
MEX-80D (32 mi) and MEX-15 (26 mi) carry about 41% of the 143 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-80D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15, MEX-84 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 2 states: Jalisco, Guanajuato. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Amatitán to Jalpa de Cánovas, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-15 | 0–26 | 26 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 26–46 | 20 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 46–48 | 2 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 48–80 | 32 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 80–81 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-84 | 81–107 | 26 | Jalisco |
| JAL 350 | 107–111 | 4 | Jalisco |
| JAL 323 | 111–136 | 25 | Jalisco |
| JAL 355 | 136–142 | 6 | Jalisco, Guanajuato |
| local roads | 142–143 | 1 | Guanajuato |
- Mile 137 of this route: Jalisco → Guanajuato (state line)
Stops between Amatitán and Jalpa de Cánovas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 25)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 25), Agua Azul (mile 30)
- Museums and history: Museo Regional de la Cerámica (mile 34)
Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara
Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara is a public park in Zapopan, Jalisco, that hosts many events, including concerts, outdoor movie screenings and food festivals.
Exconvento del Carmen
Built in the 17th century for the Discalced Carmelites, the Ex Convento del Carmen in Guadalajara is now a cultural venue with a long religious history.
Agua Azul
Parque Agua Azul is an urban park on Calzada Independencia in Guadalajara's historic center, a green stop close to downtown.
Museo Regional de la Cerámica
On Calle Independencia in central Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, the Museo Regional de la Cerámica is one of the town's two main ceramics museums.
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- Real de Asientos to Jalpa de Cánovas
- Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Jalpa de Cánovas
- Zacatecas to Jalpa de Cánovas
- Jerez, Zacatecas to Jalpa de Cánovas
- Actopan to Jalpa de Cánovas
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 Jalpa de Cánovas?
About 3 h 24 min of driving without stops, over 143 miles.
How far is Jalpa de Cánovas from Amatitán by car?
About 143 miles (230 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 Jalpa de Cánovas?
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 Jalpa de Cánovas?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Amatitán to Jalpa de Cánovas use?
In order: MEX-15, MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-84, JAL 350, JAL 323 and JAL 355. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Amatitán and Jalpa de Cánovas?
Closest to the road: Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (park, mile 25, 0.9 mi from the route); Agua Azul (park, mile 30, 1 mi from the route); Museo Regional de la Cerámica (museum, mile 34, 1 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.