Guanajuato to Teúl de González Ortega is about 244 road miles (393 km): roughly 4 h 50 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance | 244 mi (393 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 4 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-110D → MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-80 → MEX-80D → MEX-23 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guanajuato, Jalisco, Zacatecas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-110D, MEX-45D, MEX-80D, MEX-90D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.8 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 Guanajuato to Teúl de González Ortega: the shape of the trip
MEX-80D (80 mi) and MEX-23 (68 mi) carry about 61% of the 244 miles. It runs through 3 states: Guanajuato, Jalisco, Zacatecas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-110D, MEX-45D and MEX-80D. Of the 6 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Guanajuato to Teúl de González Ortega: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-110D | 4–12 | 8 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45 | 12–25 | 13 | Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 25–26 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 26–63 | 37 | Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 63–78 | 15 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 78–158 | 80 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 158–176 | 18 | Jalisco |
| MEX-23 | 176–244 | 68 | Jalisco, Zacatecas |
- Mile 46 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 214 of this route: Jalisco → Zacatecas (state line)
Places worth a stop between Guanajuato and Teúl de González Ortega
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Guadalajara Zoo (mile 170), Museo de Ciencias Ambientales (mile 174)
- Nature and outdoors: Mirador Independencia Park (mile 170), Museo de Ciencias Ambientales (mile 174)
- Museums and history: Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 83), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 90), Museo de Ciencias Ambientales (mile 174), Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan (mile 175)
- With kids: Guadalajara Zoo (mile 170)
Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos
Gothic-style ribbed vaults rise over the interior of San Juan de los Lagos' cathedral basilica, built from 1732 to 1769, where you'll also find a silver-framed Way of the Cross.
Teocaltitan Archaeological Site
Near Jalostotitlán in the Los Altos region, the Teocaltitán site holds pyramids, sunken patios and a ball court spread across about nine hectares, built by a people who dominated much of the area from AD 400 to 900.
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 Guanajuato to Teúl de González Ortega?
About 4 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 244 miles.
What is the driving distance from Guanajuato to Teúl de González Ortega?
About 244 miles (393 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 Guanajuato 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 Guanajuato to Teúl de González Ortega?
The U.S. State Department rates Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Guanajuato to Teúl de González Ortega?
In order: MEX-110D, MEX-45, MEX-45D, MEX-80, MEX-80D and MEX-23. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Guanajuato to Teúl de González Ortega?
Closest to the road: Guadalajara Zoo (zoo, mile 170, 0.7 mi from the route); Museo de Ciencias Ambientales (natural history museum, mile 174, 0.4 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan (church, mile 175, 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.