The Wayro route from Amatitán to Temacapulín is 112 miles (181 km), about 2 h 35 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 112 mi (181 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-80D → MEX-80 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D, MEX-80D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
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 Temacapulín is like
MEX-80D (34 mi) and MEX-15 (26 mi) carry about 54% of the 112 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-80D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15, MEX-80 are free federal roads (libre). Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Amatitán to Temacapulín, 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 | 48–82 | 34 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 82–83 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 83–86 | 3 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 86–90 | 4 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 90–112 | 22 | Jalisco |
Stops between Amatitán and Temacapulín
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 25)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 25)
- Museums and history: Museo del Tequila y el Mariachi (mile 30), Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (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.
Museo del Tequila y el Mariachi
The Museo del Tequila y el Mariachi is a space devoted to showing and sharing the culture of tequila and mariachi, both part of Mexico's heritage and cultural identity.
Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque
On Independencia Street in central Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, the Museo Regional de la Cerámica is one of the city's two main ceramics museums, alongside the Pantaleón Panduro Museum.
More drives to Temacapulín
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Temacapulín
- Pabellón de Hidalgo to Temacapulín
- San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Temacapulín
- Real de Asientos to Temacapulín
- Pinos to Temacapulín
- Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Temacapulín
From Amatitán to other places in Mexico
- 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
- Amatitán to Nombre de Dios
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Amatitán to Temacapulín?
About 2 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 112 miles.
How far is Temacapulín from Amatitán by car?
About 112 miles (181 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 Temacapulín?
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 Temacapulín?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Amatitán to Temacapulín use?
In order: MEX-15, MEX-15D, MEX-80D and MEX-80. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Amatitán and Temacapulín?
Closest to the road: Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (park, mile 25, 0.9 mi from the route); Museo del Tequila y el Mariachi (museum, mile 30, 2 mi from the route); Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (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.