The Wayro route from Tepatitlán to Amatitán is 76 miles (122 km), about 1 h 28 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 76 mi (122 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 28 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-80D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-80D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.0 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 Tepatitlán to Amatitán is like
MEX-80D (38 mi) and MEX-15 (23 mi) carry about 80% of the 76 miles. MEX-80D, MEX-15D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15 is a free federal road (libre). Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tepatitlán to Amatitán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 2–40 | 38 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 40–53 | 13 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 53–76 | 23 | Jalisco |
Stops between Tepatitlán and Amatitán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 51)
- Nature and outdoors: Agua Azul (mile 45), Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 51)
- Museums and history: Museo Regional de la Cerámica (mile 42), Guadalajara city museum (mile 46)
Museo Regional de la Cerámica
On Calle Independencia in central Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, the Museo Regional de la Cerámica is one of the town's two main ceramics museums.
Agua Azul
Parque Agua Azul is an urban park on Calzada Independencia in Guadalajara's historic center, a green stop close to downtown.
Guadalajara city museum
Guadalajara's city museum (Museo de la Ciudad), in the historic center, opened on February 14, 1992, and covers the city's history and many sides of its culture.
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
- San Juan de los Lagos to Amatitán
- Aguascalientes to Amatitán
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Amatitán
- Calvillo to Amatitán
- El Rosario, Sinaloa to Amatitán
- Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Amatitán
From Tepatitlán to other places in Mexico
- Tepatitlán to Pabellón de Arteaga
- Tepatitlán to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Tepatitlán to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Tepatitlán to Calvillo
- Tepatitlán to Real de Asientos
- Tepatitlán to Jerez, Zacatecas
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tepatitlán to Amatitán?
About 1 h 28 min of driving without stops, over 76 miles.
How far is Amatitán from Tepatitlán by car?
About 76 miles (122 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 Tepatitlán 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 Tepatitlán to Amatitán?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tepatitlán to Amatitán use?
In order: 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 Tepatitlán and Amatitán?
Closest to the road: Museo Regional de la Cerámica (museum, mile 42, 1 mi from the route); Agua Azul (park, mile 45, 1 mi from the route); Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (park, mile 51, 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.