The Wayro route from Amatitán to Tócuaro is 190 miles (306 km), about 3 h 45 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 190 mi (306 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 45 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MICH 39 → MICH 19 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco (Level 3), Michoacán (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
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 Tócuaro is like
MEX-15D (124 mi) and MEX-15 (32 mi) carry about 82% of the 190 miles. MEX-15D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-15 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 2 states: Jalisco, Michoacán. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Amatitán to Tócuaro, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-15 | 0–26 | 26 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 26–150 | 124 | Jalisco, Michoacán |
| MICH 39 | 150–162 | 12 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 162–168 | 6 | Michoacán |
| local roads | 168–185 | 17 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 185–186 | 1 | Michoacán |
| MICH 19 | 186–190 | 4 | Michoacán |
- Mile 94 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
Stops between Amatitán and Tócuaro
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 25), Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (mile 28)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 25), Parque Walt Disney (mile 32)
- Museums and history: Guadalajara city museum (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.
Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara
At a roundabout fountain in Guadalajara, a bronze statue of Minerva, Roman goddess of wisdom, stands on a large pedestal inscribed with the names of 18 notable citizens.
Guadalajara city museum
Guadalajara's city museum (Museo de la Ciudad), in the historic center, opened on February 14, 1992, and covers the city's history and many sides of its culture.
Parque Walt Disney
Despite sharing a name with Walt Disney, this recreational space in Guadalajara's Colonia Olímpica has no direct theme tied to Disney's amusement parks.
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 Tócuaro
- Tequila to Tócuaro
- San Juan de los Lagos to Tócuaro
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Tócuaro
- Pinos to Tócuaro
- Pabellón de Hidalgo to Tócuaro
- San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Tócuaro
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 Tócuaro?
About 3 h 45 min of driving without stops, over 190 miles.
How far is Tócuaro from Amatitán by car?
About 190 miles (306 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 Tócuaro?
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 Tócuaro?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Amatitán to Tócuaro use?
In order: MEX-15, MEX-15D, MICH 39 and MICH 19. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Amatitán and Tócuaro?
Closest to the road: Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (park, mile 25, 0.9 mi from the route); Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (statue, mile 28, 0.8 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.