By road, Tepatitlán and Teúl de González Ortega are about 121 miles (195 km) apart, or roughly 2 h 47 min of driving.
| Distance | 121 mi (195 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 2 h 47 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-80D → MEX-23 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco, Zacatecas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-80D, MEX-90D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
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 Tepatitlán to Teúl de González Ortega: the shape of the trip
MEX-23 (67 mi) and MEX-80D (33 mi) carry about 83% of the 121 miles. It runs through 2 states: Jalisco, Zacatecas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-80D and MEX-90D. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Tepatitlán and Teúl de González Ortega
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 2–35 | 33 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 35–53 | 18 | Jalisco |
| MEX-23 | 53–120 | 67 | Jalisco, Zacatecas |
| local roads | 120–121 | 1 | Zacatecas |
- Mile 91 of this route: Jalisco → Zacatecas (state line)
Places worth a stop between Tepatitlán and Teúl de González Ortega
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Guadalajara Zoo (mile 47)
- Nature and outdoors: Mirador Independencia Park (mile 47)
- Museums and history: Museo de Arte de Zapopan (mile 52)
- With kids: Guadalajara Zoo (mile 47)
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 Arte de Zapopan
Run by the city of Zapopan, the Museo de Arte de Zapopan is a contemporary art museum in the town's historic center, open since 2002.
In Teúl de González Ortega itself
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.
More drives to Teúl de González Ortega
- Ajijic to Teúl de González Ortega
- Aguascalientes to Teúl de González Ortega
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Teúl de González Ortega
- San Juan de los Lagos to Teúl de González Ortega
- Lagos de Moreno to Teúl de González Ortega
- Pénjamo to Teúl de González Ortega
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 Teúl de González Ortega?
About 2 h 47 min of driving without stops, over 121 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tepatitlán to Teúl de González Ortega?
About 121 miles (195 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 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 Tepatitlán to Teúl de González Ortega?
The U.S. State Department rates 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 Tepatitlán to Teúl de González Ortega use?
In order: MEX-80D and MEX-23. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Tepatitlán and Teúl de González Ortega?
Closest to the road: Guadalajara Zoo (zoo, mile 47, 0.7 mi from the route); Mirador Independencia Park (scenic viewpoint, mile 47, 1 mi from the route); Museo de Arte de Zapopan (art museum, mile 52, 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.