Tepatitlán to Mascota is about 170 road miles (274 km): roughly 3 h 60 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance | 170 mi (274 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 3 h 60 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-80D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-70 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-80D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.8 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.
On the road from Tepatitlán to Mascota
MEX-70 (107 mi) and MEX-80D (38 mi) carry about 85% of the 170 miles. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-80D, MEX-90D and MEX-15D. Of the 6 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Tepatitlán to Mascota: the road sequence
| 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 | 53–63 | 10 | Jalisco |
| MEX-70 | 63–170 | 107 | Jalisco |
What to see on the way from Tepatitlán to Mascota
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 51), Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (mile 77)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 51)
- Museums and history: Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 42), Museo del Tequila y el Mariachi (mile 45), Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (mile 77), Guachimontones (mile 78)
- With kids: Acuario Michin Guadalajara (mile 47)
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 del Tequila y el Mariachi
The Museo del Tequila y el Mariachi is a space devoted to showing and sharing the culture of tequila and mariachi, both part of Mexico's heritage and cultural identity.
Acuario Michin Guadalajara
Acuario Michin Guadalajara is an aquarium in the city of Guadalajara, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.
Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara
Concerts, outdoor movie nights and food festivals are among the many events held at Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara, a public park in Zapopan, Jalisco.
Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila
Around the town of Tequila, the Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of blue agave fields shaped by the plant's use for tequila since the 16th century.
Guachimontones
Near the town of Teuchitlán, Guachimontones is known for its circular structures. INAH describes it as the first large population center in western Mexico, emerging around 1000 BC, with two ball courts and about 40 circular buildings across 20 hectares.
More drives to Mascota
- Guadalajara to Mascota
- San Juan de los Lagos to Mascota
- Jalpa to Mascota
- Zamora to Mascota
- Lagos de Moreno to Mascota
- Tecomán to Mascota
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 does it take to drive from Tepatitlán to Mascota?
About 3 h 60 min of driving without stops, over 170 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tepatitlán to Mascota?
About 170 miles (274 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 Mascota?
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 Mascota?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Tepatitlán to Mascota?
In order: MEX-80D, MEX-15D, MEX-15 and MEX-70. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Tepatitlán and Mascota?
Closest to the road: Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (museum, mile 42, 1 mi from the route); Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (park, mile 51, 0.9 mi from the route); Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (historic site, mile 77, 0.4 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.