Salamanca to Teúl de González Ortega is about 239 road miles (385 km): roughly 5 h 4 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Total distance | 239 mi (385 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 4 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-90 → MEX-90D → MEX-110 → MEX-15D → MEX-23 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guanajuato, Michoacán, Jalisco, Zacatecas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-45D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
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.
Driving Salamanca to Teúl de González Ortega: the shape of the trip
MEX-23 (68 mi) and MEX-15D (57 mi) carry about 52% of the 239 miles. It runs through 4 states: Guanajuato, Michoacán, Jalisco, Zacatecas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-45D, MEX-90D and MEX-15D. Of the 6 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Salamanca to Teúl de González Ortega: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45 | 4–10 | 6 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 10–14 | 4 | Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 14–15 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-90 | 15–60 | 45 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-90D | 60–74 | 14 | Guanajuato, Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 74–96 | 22 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15D | 96–153 | 57 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| local roads | 153–171 | 18 | Jalisco |
| MEX-23 | 171–239 | 68 | Jalisco, Zacatecas |
- Mile 72 of this route: Guanajuato → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 101 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 209 of this route: Jalisco → Zacatecas (state line)
Places worth a stop between Salamanca and Teúl de González Ortega
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Guadalajara Zoo (mile 165), Museo de Ciencias Ambientales (mile 170)
- Nature and outdoors: Mirador Independencia Park (mile 165), Museo de Ciencias Ambientales (mile 170)
- Museums and history: Irapuato Cathedral (mile 13), Plazuelas (mile 52), Museo de Ciencias Ambientales (mile 170), Museo Etnográfico Huichol Wixxarika (mile 170)
- With kids: Guadalajara Zoo (mile 165)
Irapuato Cathedral
Irapuato's cathedral, dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, dates from the 18th century and has a Baroque facade. It served as the seat of the local parish until 2004, when the new Diocese of Irapuato made it a cathedral.
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 Etnográfico Huichol Wixxarika
The Museo de Arte Huichol Wixárika is a public museum where visitors can see a permanent exhibition of Huichol art.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Salamanca to Teúl de González Ortega?
About 5 h 4 min of driving without stops, over 239 miles.
What is the driving distance from Salamanca to Teúl de González Ortega?
About 239 miles (385 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 Salamanca 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 Salamanca 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.
What roads does the drive from Salamanca to Teúl de González Ortega use?
In order: MEX-45, MEX-45D, MEX-90, 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 Salamanca to Teúl de González Ortega?
Closest to the road: Guadalajara Zoo (zoo, mile 165, 0.7 mi from the route); Museo de Ciencias Ambientales (natural history museum, mile 170, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo Etnográfico Huichol Wixxarika (museum, mile 170, 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.