Plan on about 3 h 52 min of driving for the 190-mile (305 km) trip from Lagos de Moreno to Teúl de González Ortega, before any stops.
| Distance by road | 190 mi (305 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 3 h 52 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-80 → MEX-80D → MEX-23 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco, Zacatecas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-80D, MEX-90D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
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.
How the Lagos de Moreno to Teúl de González Ortega drive plays out
MEX-80D (80 mi) and MEX-23 (67 mi) carry about 77% of the 190 miles. It runs through 2 states: Jalisco, Zacatecas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-80D and MEX-90D. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Lagos de Moreno to Teúl de González Ortega
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 1–24 | 23 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 24–104 | 80 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 104–122 | 18 | Jalisco |
| MEX-23 | 122–189 | 67 | Jalisco, Zacatecas |
| local roads | 189–190 | 1 | Zacatecas |
- Mile 160 of this route: Jalisco → Zacatecas (state line)
Stops between Lagos de Moreno and Teúl de González Ortega
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Guadalajara Zoo (mile 116)
- Nature and outdoors: Mirador Independencia Park (mile 116)
- Museums and history: Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 29), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 36), Museo de Arte de Zapopan (mile 121)
- With kids: Guadalajara Zoo (mile 116)
Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos
Raised between 1732 and 1769, the cathedral basilica of San Juan de los Lagos draws pilgrims from far away who come to visit the small image of the Virgin kept inside.
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 Arte de Zapopan
Run by the city of Zapopan, the Museo de Arte de Zapopan is a contemporary art museum in the town's historic center, open since 2002.
Once you reach 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.
More drives to Teúl de González Ortega
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From Lagos de Moreno to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Lagos de Moreno to Teúl de González Ortega?
About 3 h 52 min of driving without stops, over 190 miles.
How far is Teúl de González Ortega from Lagos de Moreno by car?
About 190 miles (305 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 Lagos de Moreno 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 Lagos de Moreno to Teúl de González Ortega?
The U.S. State Department rates 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 Lagos de Moreno to Teúl de González Ortega use?
In order: 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 Lagos de Moreno to Teúl de González Ortega?
Closest to the road: Guadalajara Zoo (zoo, mile 116, 0.7 mi from the route); Mirador Independencia Park (scenic viewpoint, mile 116, 1 mi from the route); Museo de Arte de Zapopan (art museum, mile 121, 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.