The Wayro route from Salvatierra to Amatitán is 235 miles (378 km), about 4 h 4 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 235 mi (378 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 4 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-52 → MEX-43D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guanajuato (Level 3), Michoacán (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-43D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.4 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 Salvatierra to Amatitán is like
MEX-15D (170 mi) and MEX-15 (23 mi) carry about 82% of the 235 miles. MEX-43D, MEX-15D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-52, 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 Salvatierra to Amatitán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-52 | 1–20 | 19 | Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 20–21 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-43D | 21–42 | 21 | Guanajuato, Michoacán |
| MEX-15D | 42–212 | 170 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 212–235 | 23 | Jalisco |
- Mile 27 of this route: Guanajuato → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 142 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between Salvatierra and Amatitán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 210)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 210)
- Museums and history: Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 201), Museo de las Artes Populares de Jalisco (mile 205), Basílica de San Felipe Neri (mile 206)
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.
Basílica de San Felipe Neri
Guadalajara's Basilica of San Felipe Neri is a Catholic church built in baroque style between 1752 and 1802 by master builder Pedro José Ciprés.
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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- San Juan de los Lagos to Amatitán
- Aguascalientes to Amatitán
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Amatitán
- Calvillo to Amatitán
- El Rosario, Sinaloa to Amatitán
From Salvatierra to other places in Mexico
- Salvatierra to Temacapulín
- Salvatierra to Pinos
- Salvatierra to Calvillo
- Salvatierra to Real de Asientos
- Salvatierra to Tequila
- Salvatierra to Sombrerete
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Salvatierra to Amatitán?
About 4 h 4 min of driving without stops, over 235 miles.
How far is Amatitán from Salvatierra by car?
About 235 miles (378 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 Salvatierra 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 Salvatierra 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 Salvatierra to Amatitán use?
In order: MEX-52, MEX-43D, 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 Salvatierra and Amatitán?
Closest to the road: Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (museum, mile 201, 1 mi from the route); Basílica de San Felipe Neri (minor basilica, mile 206, 2 mi from the route); Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (park, mile 210, 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.