The Wayro route from San Miguel de Allende to Amatitán is 239 miles (384 km), about 4 h 42 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 239 mi (384 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | GTO 67 → MEX-110D → MEX-45 → MEX-45D → MEX-80 → MEX-80D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guanajuato (Level 3), Jalisco (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-110D, MEX-45D, MEX-80D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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 San Miguel de Allende to Amatitán is like
MEX-80D (86 mi) and MEX-45D (37 mi) carry about 51% of the 239 miles. MEX-110D, MEX-45D, MEX-80D, MEX-15D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-45, MEX-80, MEX-15 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 2 states: Guanajuato, Jalisco. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from San Miguel de Allende to Amatitán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–12 | 12 | Guanajuato |
| GTO 67 | 12–43 | 31 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-110D | 43–53 | 10 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45 | 53–66 | 13 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 66–103 | 37 | Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 103–104 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 104–118 | 14 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 118–204 | 86 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 204–216 | 12 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 216–239 | 23 | Jalisco |
- Mile 86 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between San Miguel de Allende and Amatitán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (mile 211), Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 214)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Walt Disney (mile 208), Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 214)
- Museums and history: Alhóndiga de Granaditas (mile 43), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 123), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 130), Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 206), Museo del Periodismo y las Artes Gráficas (mile 209)
Alhóndiga de Granaditas
Built from 1797 to 1809 as a granary, this building was stormed by Miguel Hidalgo's insurgents in 1810 and has been the Regional Museum of Guanajuato since 1958, with pre-Hispanic pieces and murals by José Chávez Morado.
Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos
Pilgrims come from far and wide to San Juan de los Lagos to see the small image of the Virgin kept in this cathedral basilica, built between 1732 and 1769. Inside are Gothic-style ribbed vaults and a silver-framed Way of the Cross.
Teocaltitan Archaeological Site
Near Jalostotitlán in the Los Altos region, the Teocaltitán site holds pyramids, sunken patios and a ball court spread across about nine hectares, built by a people who dominated much of the area from AD 400 to 900.
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.
Parque Walt Disney
Despite sharing a name with Walt Disney, this recreational space in Guadalajara's Colonia Olímpica has no direct theme tied to Disney's amusement parks.
Museo del Periodismo y las Artes Gráficas
The Museo del Periodismo y las Artes Gráficas stands on Paseo Alcalde, formerly Avenida Alcalde, in the city of Guadalajara, Jalisco.
Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara
At a roundabout fountain in Guadalajara, a bronze statue of Minerva, Roman goddess of wisdom, stands on a large pedestal inscribed with the names of 18 notable citizens.
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
- Tepatitlán to Amatitán
- San Juan de los Lagos to Amatitán
- Aguascalientes to Amatitán
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Amatitán
- Calvillo to Amatitán
- El Rosario, Sinaloa to Amatitán
From San Miguel de Allende to other places in Mexico
- San Miguel de Allende to Pénjamo
- San Miguel de Allende to Tócuaro
- San Miguel de Allende to Temacapulín
- San Miguel de Allende to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- San Miguel de Allende to Calvillo
- San Miguel de Allende to Zacatecas
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from San Miguel de Allende to Amatitán?
About 4 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 239 miles.
How far is Amatitán from San Miguel de Allende by car?
About 239 miles (384 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 San Miguel de Allende 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 San Miguel de Allende to Amatitán?
The U.S. State Department rates Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from San Miguel de Allende to Amatitán use?
In order: GTO 67, MEX-110D, MEX-45, MEX-45D, MEX-80, MEX-80D, 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 San Miguel de Allende and Amatitán?
Closest to the road: Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (museum, mile 206, 1 mi from the route); Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (statue, mile 211, 0.7 mi from the route); Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (park, mile 214, 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.