The Wayro route from Pénjamo to Amatitán is 150 miles (241 km), about 2 h 50 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 150 mi (241 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-90D → MEX-110 → MEX-15D → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guanajuato (Level 3), Michoacán (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-90D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
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 Pénjamo to Amatitán is like
MEX-15D (75 mi) and MEX-110 (23 mi) carry about 65% of the 150 miles. MEX-90D, MEX-15D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-110, MEX-15 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Guanajuato, Michoacán, Jalisco. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Pénjamo to Amatitán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–16 | 16 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-90D | 16–29 | 13 | Guanajuato, Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 29–52 | 23 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15D | 52–127 | 75 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 127–150 | 23 | Jalisco |
- Mile 28 of this route: Guanajuato → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 57 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between Pénjamo and Amatitán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 125)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 125)
- Museums and history: Plazuelas (mile 8), Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 116), Museo de las Artes Populares de Jalisco (mile 120)
Plazuelas
Near Pénjamo, Plazuelas flourished between AD 450 and 700. Trails lead to Casas Tapadas, a platform crowned by four pyramid bases, a ball court, and rocks carved with spirals and La Maqueta, a low-relief model of Casas Tapadas.
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.
Museo de las Artes Populares de Jalisco
Opened on May 31, 2000, in Guadalajara's historic center, this museum researches, safeguards and promotes the crafts and folk art of Jalisco.
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.
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From Pénjamo to other places in Mexico
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- Pénjamo to Pabellón de Hidalgo
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pénjamo to Amatitán?
About 2 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 150 miles.
How far is Amatitán from Pénjamo by car?
About 150 miles (241 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 Pénjamo 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 Pénjamo to Amatitán?
The U.S. State Department rates Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; 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 Pénjamo to Amatitán use?
In order: MEX-90D, MEX-110, 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 Pénjamo and Amatitán?
Closest to the road: Plazuelas (archaeological site, mile 8, 2 mi from the route); Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (museum, mile 116, 1 mi from the route); Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (park, mile 125, 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.