The Wayro route from Jilotepec to Amatitán is 312 miles (502 km), about 5 h 5 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 312 mi (502 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 5 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-M40D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Michoacán (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-M40D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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 Jilotepec to Amatitán is like
MEX-15D (257 mi) and MEX-M40D (30 mi) carry about 92% of the 312 miles. MEX-M40D, MEX-15D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 3 states: State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Jilotepec to Amatitán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-M40D | 2–32 | 30 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-15D | 32–289 | 257 | State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 289–312 | 23 | Jalisco |
- Mile 50 of this route: State of Mexico → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 219 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between Jilotepec and Amatitán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (mile 284), Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 287)
- Nature and outdoors: Rayón National Park (mile 53), Parque Walt Disney (mile 280), Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 287)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Atlacomulco (mile 33), Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (mile 71), Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 278), Museo Regional de Guadalajara (mile 282)
Cathedral of Atlacomulco
Atlacomulco's cathedral, the Catedral de la Divina Providencia, is the seat of the Diocese of Atlacomulco and is dedicated to Divine Providence, making it the town's principal Catholic church.
Rayón National Park
Just outside Tlalpujahua, Rayón National Park (Parque Nacional Rayón) marks the start of the area's famous butterfly reserve country, which stretches south and west from here.
Teatro Morelos de Maravatío
Maravatío's Teatro Morelos is a late-19th-century theater in a French-influenced neoclassical style, designed by architect Rafael Guerrero Torres. It opened on January 11, 1879, with a performance by opera singer Ángela Peralta.
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.
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 Guadalajara
Facing the Rotonda de los Jaliscienses Ilustres in downtown Guadalajara, the Museo Regional de Guadalajara fills a full city block bounded by Hidalgo, Pino Suárez, Liceo and Independencia streets.
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.
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 Jilotepec to other places in Mexico
- Jilotepec to Malinalco
- Jilotepec to Atlatlahucan
- Jilotepec to Pinos
- Jilotepec to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Jilotepec to Real de Asientos
- Jilotepec to Nombre de Dios
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Jilotepec to Amatitán?
About 5 h 5 min of driving without stops, over 312 miles.
How far is Amatitán from Jilotepec by car?
About 312 miles (502 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 Jilotepec 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 Jilotepec to Amatitán?
The U.S. State Department rates State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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 Jilotepec to Amatitán use?
In order: MEX-M40D, MEX-15D and MEX-15. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Jilotepec and Amatitán?
Closest to the road: Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (museum, mile 278, 1 mi from the route); Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (statue, mile 284, 0.7 mi from the route); Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (park, mile 287, 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.