The Wayro route from Pátzcuaro to Amatitán is 201 miles (324 km), about 3 h 50 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 201 mi (324 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-120 → MEX-15 → MICH 39 → MEX-15D |
| Mexican states on the route | Michoacán (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.1 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.
What the drive from Pátzcuaro to Amatitán is like
MEX-15D (126 mi) and MEX-15 (46 mi) carry about 86% of the 201 miles. MEX-15D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-120, MEX-15 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 2 states: Michoacán, Jalisco. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Pátzcuaro to Amatitán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Michoacán |
| MEX-120 | 4–16 | 12 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 16–39 | 23 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 39–40 | 1 | Michoacán |
| MICH 39 | 40–47 | 7 | Michoacán |
| local roads | 47–51 | 4 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 51–52 | 1 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15D | 52–178 | 126 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 178–201 | 23 | Jalisco |
- Mile 108 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between Pátzcuaro and Amatitán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Tzintzuntzan (mile 11), Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 177)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 177)
- Museums and history: Tzintzuntzan (mile 11), Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 168), Guadalajara Cathedral (mile 171)
Tzintzuntzan
Once the political and economic capital of the Purépecha empire, governed by a hereditary line of uacúsecha, or 'eagle lords,' Tzintzuntzan preserves its yácatas, temple bases that combine rectangular and semicircular platforms around ritual plazas.
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.
Diana Theatre
The Diana Theatre, or Teatro Diana, is an indoor theater in Guadalajara, in the state of Jalisco, with seating for 2,345 people.
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
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- Aguascalientes to Amatitán
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Amatitán
- Calvillo to Amatitán
- El Rosario, Sinaloa to Amatitán
From Pátzcuaro to other places in Mexico
- Pátzcuaro to Tequila
- Pátzcuaro to Pabellón de Arteaga
- Pátzcuaro to Pinos
- Pátzcuaro to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Pátzcuaro to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Pátzcuaro to Calvillo
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pátzcuaro to Amatitán?
About 3 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 201 miles.
How far is Amatitán from Pátzcuaro by car?
About 201 miles (324 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 Pátzcuaro 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 Pátzcuaro 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 Pátzcuaro to Amatitán use?
In order: MEX-120, MEX-15, MICH 39 and MEX-15D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Pátzcuaro and Amatitán?
Closest to the road: Tzintzuntzan (archaeological site, mile 11, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (museum, mile 168, 1 mi from the route); Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (park, mile 177, 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.