By road, Pénjamo and Teúl de González Ortega are about 195 miles (314 km) apart, or roughly 4 h 9 min of driving.
| Distance by road | 195 mi (314 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 9 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-90D → MEX-110 → MEX-15D → MEX-23 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guanajuato, Michoacán, Jalisco, Zacatecas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-90D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.8 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 Pénjamo to Teúl de González Ortega drive plays out
MEX-23 (67 mi) and MEX-15D (57 mi) carry about 64% of the 195 miles. It runs through 4 states: Guanajuato, Michoacán, Jalisco, Zacatecas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-90D and MEX-15D. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Pénjamo to Teúl de González Ortega: the road sequence
| 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 | 52–109 | 57 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| local roads | 109–127 | 18 | Jalisco |
| MEX-23 | 127–194 | 67 | Jalisco, Zacatecas |
| local roads | 194–195 | 1 | Zacatecas |
- Mile 28 of this route: Guanajuato → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 57 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 165 of this route: Jalisco → Zacatecas (state line)
Stops between Pénjamo and Teúl de González Ortega
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Guadalajara Zoo (mile 121), Museo de Ciencias Ambientales (mile 126)
- Nature and outdoors: Mirador Independencia Park (mile 121), Museo de Ciencias Ambientales (mile 126)
- Museums and history: Plazuelas (mile 8), Museo de Ciencias Ambientales (mile 126), Museo de Arte de Zapopan (mile 126)
- With kids: Guadalajara Zoo (mile 121)
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.
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 Ciencias Ambientales
Part of the University of Guadalajara, Zapopan's Museo de Ciencias Ambientales uses interactive exhibits on biodiversity, ecology, climate change and waste to teach about the environment.
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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- Pabellón de Arteaga to Teúl de González Ortega
- San Juan de los Lagos to Teúl de González Ortega
- Lagos de Moreno to Teúl de González Ortega
From Pénjamo to other places in Mexico
- Pénjamo to Cotija
- Pénjamo to Amatitán
- Pénjamo to Tequila
- Pénjamo to Pinos
- Pénjamo to Pabellón de Arteaga
- Pénjamo to Pabellón de Hidalgo
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pénjamo to Teúl de González Ortega?
About 4 h 9 min of driving without stops, over 195 miles.
What is the driving distance from Pénjamo to Teúl de González Ortega?
About 195 miles (314 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 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 Pénjamo to Teúl de González Ortega?
The U.S. State Department rates Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Pénjamo to Teúl de González Ortega?
In order: MEX-90D, MEX-110, MEX-15D and MEX-23. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Pénjamo to Teúl de González Ortega?
Closest to the road: Guadalajara Zoo (zoo, mile 121, 0.7 mi from the route); Museo de Ciencias Ambientales (natural history museum, mile 126, 0.3 mi from the route); Museo de Arte de Zapopan (art museum, mile 126, 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.