The Wayro route from Cotija to Amatitán is 142 miles (228 km), about 3 h 2 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 142 mi (228 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 2 min |
| Main roads, in order | MICH 4 → MICH 411 → MEX-110 → MEX-15 → MEX-15D |
| Mexican states on the route | Michoacán (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D |
| 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 Cotija to Amatitán is like
MEX-15D (66 mi) and MEX-15 (29 mi) carry about 67% of the 142 miles. MEX-15D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-110, MEX-15 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 2 states: Michoacán, Jalisco. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Cotija to Amatitán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICH 4 | 0–11 | 11 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 11–16 | 5 | Jalisco |
| MICH 411 | 16–21 | 5 | Jalisco, Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 21–24 | 3 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 24–26 | 2 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 26–32 | 6 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 32–48 | 16 | Michoacán |
| local roads | 48–53 | 5 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 53–119 | 66 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 119–142 | 23 | Jalisco |
- Mile 4 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 18 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 49 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between Cotija and Amatitán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 117)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 117)
- Museums and history: Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 108), Guadalajara Cathedral (mile 112)
- With kids: Acuario Michin Guadalajara (mile 112)
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.
Guadalajara Cathedral
In the Centro of Guadalajara, the Cathedral of the Assumption of Our Lady is the seat of the Archdiocese of Guadalajara and a minor basilica.
Acuario Michin Guadalajara
Acuario Michin Guadalajara is an aquarium in the city of Guadalajara, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.
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.
More drives to Amatitán
- Tepatitlán to Amatitán
- San Juan de los Lagos to Amatitán
- Aguascalientes to Amatitán
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Amatitán
- Calvillo to Amatitán
- El Rosario, Sinaloa to Amatitán
From Cotija to other places in Mexico
- Cotija to Real de Asientos
- Cotija to Nombre de Dios
- Cotija to Mineral de Pozos
- Cotija to Bernal
- Cotija to Ezequiel Montes
- Cotija to Pedro Escobedo
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cotija to Amatitán?
About 3 h 2 min of driving without stops, over 142 miles.
How far is Amatitán from Cotija by car?
About 142 miles (228 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 Cotija to Amatitán?
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 Cotija to Amatitán?
The U.S. State Department rates Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Cotija to Amatitán use?
In order: MICH 4, MICH 411, MEX-110, MEX-15 and MEX-15D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Cotija and Amatitán?
Closest to the road: Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (museum, mile 108, 1 mi from the route); Guadalajara Cathedral (cathedral, mile 112, 2 mi from the route); Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (park, mile 117, 0.9 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.