The Wayro route from Jalpa to Ajijic is 136 miles (219 km), about 3 h 27 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 136 mi (219 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 27 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-54 → MEX-23 |
| Mexican states on the route | Zacatecas (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3) |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.4 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.
What the drive from Jalpa to Ajijic is like
MEX-54 (93 mi) and MEX-23 (34 mi) carry about 93% of the 136 miles. The route stays on free federal roads (libre): MEX-54, MEX-23. It runs through 2 states: Zacatecas, Jalisco. Of the 6 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Jalpa to Ajijic, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Zacatecas |
| MEX-54 | 1–94 | 93 | Zacatecas, Jalisco |
| local roads | 94–101 | 7 | Jalisco |
| MEX-23 | 101–135 | 34 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 135–136 | 1 | Jalisco |
- Mile 52 of this route: Zacatecas → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between Jalpa and Ajijic
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Acuario Michin Guadalajara (mile 98), Guadalajara city museum (mile 99), Parque Walt Disney (mile 102), Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 104)
- Nature and outdoors: Mirador Independencia Park (mile 94), Parque Walt Disney (mile 102)
- Museums and history: Guadalajara city museum (mile 99), Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 104)
- With kids: Guadalajara Zoo (mile 94), Acuario Michin Guadalajara (mile 98)
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.
Guadalajara Zoo
Zoológico Guadalajara is the main zoo of Guadalajara, Jalisco, and holds a large population of animal species.
Acuario Michin Guadalajara
Acuario Michin Guadalajara is an aquarium in the city of Guadalajara, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.
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.
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From Jalpa to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Jalpa to Ajijic?
About 3 h 27 min of driving without stops, over 136 miles.
How far is Ajijic from Jalpa by car?
About 136 miles (219 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 Jalpa to Ajijic?
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 Jalpa to Ajijic?
The U.S. State Department rates Zacatecas 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 Jalpa to Ajijic use?
In order: MEX-54 and MEX-23. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Jalpa and Ajijic?
Closest to the road: Acuario Michin Guadalajara (public aquarium, mile 98, 0.2 mi from the route); Guadalajara city museum (museum, mile 99, 0.2 mi from the route); Parque Walt Disney (park, mile 102, 0.7 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.