Celaya to Teúl de González Ortega is about 267 road miles (429 km): roughly 5 h 39 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance by road | 267 mi (429 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-90 → MEX-90D → MEX-110 → MEX-15D → MEX-23 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guanajuato, Michoacán, Jalisco, Zacatecas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-45D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.7 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.
Driving Celaya to Teúl de González Ortega: the shape of the trip
MEX-23 (67 mi) and MEX-15D (58 mi) carry about 47% of the 267 miles. It runs through 4 states: Guanajuato, Michoacán, Jalisco, Zacatecas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-45D, MEX-90D and MEX-15D. Of the 6 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Celaya to Teúl de González Ortega
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45 | 2–37 | 35 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 37–42 | 5 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-90 | 42–88 | 46 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-90D | 88–101 | 13 | Guanajuato, Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 101–123 | 22 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15D | 123–181 | 58 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| local roads | 181–199 | 18 | Jalisco |
| MEX-23 | 199–266 | 67 | Jalisco, Zacatecas |
| local roads | 266–267 | 1 | Zacatecas |
- Mile 99 of this route: Guanajuato → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 129 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 237 of this route: Jalisco → Zacatecas (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Teúl de González Ortega
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Guadalajara Zoo (mile 193), Museo de Ciencias Ambientales (mile 197)
- Nature and outdoors: Mirador Independencia Park (mile 193), Museo de Ciencias Ambientales (mile 197)
- Museums and history: Irapuato Cathedral (mile 40), Plazuelas (mile 80), Museo de Ciencias Ambientales (mile 197), Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan (mile 198)
- With kids: Guadalajara Zoo (mile 193)
Irapuato Cathedral
Irapuato's cathedral, dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, dates from the 18th century and has a Baroque facade. It served as the seat of the local parish until 2004, when the new Diocese of Irapuato made it a cathedral.
Plazuelas
Near Pénjamo, Plazuelas flourished between AD 450 and 700. Trails lead to Casas Tapadas, a platform crowned by four pyramid bases, a ball court, and rocks carved with spirals and La Maqueta, a low-relief model of Casas Tapadas.
Guadalajara Zoo
Zoológico Guadalajara is the main zoo of Guadalajara, Jalisco, and holds a large population of animal species.
Mirador Independencia Park
Built at the end of 1970 on the edge of the Huentitán canyon, on Guadalajara's east side, Parque Mirador Independencia is a park with a panoramic lookout over the Barranca de Oblatos.
Museo de Ciencias Ambientales
Part of the University of Guadalajara, Zapopan's Museo de Ciencias Ambientales uses interactive exhibits on biodiversity, ecology, climate change and waste to teach about the environment.
Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan
The Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan is a 17th-century Franciscan sanctuary in downtown Zapopan. It keeps a wooden image of the Virgin that came from Spain to New Galicia in the 16th century.
When you get to Teúl de González Ortega
El Teúl
On a hill of the same name in southern Zacatecas, near Jalisco, El Teúl was a Mesoamerican settlement where people made copper and ceramic goods.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Celaya to Teúl de González Ortega?
About 5 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 267 miles.
What is the driving distance from Celaya to Teúl de González Ortega?
About 267 miles (429 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 Celaya to Teúl de González Ortega?
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 Celaya to Teúl de González Ortega?
The U.S. State Department rates Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Celaya to Teúl de González Ortega use?
In order: MEX-45, MEX-45D, MEX-90, MEX-90D, MEX-110, MEX-15D and MEX-23. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Celaya and Teúl de González Ortega?
Closest to the road: Guadalajara Zoo (zoo, mile 193, 0.7 mi from the route); Museo de Ciencias Ambientales (natural history museum, mile 197, 0.2 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan (church, mile 198, 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 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.