By road, Tequila and Troncones are about 346 miles (557 km) apart, or roughly 6 h 29 min of driving.
| Total distance | 346 mi (557 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 29 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-37 → MEX-14D → MEX-37D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco, Michoacán, Guerrero |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-15D, MEX-14D, MEX-37D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.8 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.
The Tequila–Troncones drive in a few lines
MEX-37D (117 mi) and MEX-15D (109 mi) carry about 65% of the 346 miles. It runs through 3 states: Jalisco, Michoacán, Guerrero. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-15D, MEX-14D and MEX-37D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Tequila to Troncones: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 4–25 | 21 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 25–36 | 11 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 36–124 | 88 | Jalisco, Michoacán |
| local roads | 124–138 | 14 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 138–147 | 9 | Michoacán |
| local roads | 147–176 | 29 | Michoacán |
| MEX-37 | 176–196 | 20 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 196–199 | 3 | Michoacán |
| MEX-14D | 199–203 | 4 | Michoacán |
| MEX-37D | 203–320 | 117 | Michoacán, Guerrero |
| MEX-200 | 320–344 | 24 | Guerrero |
| local roads | 344–346 | 2 | Guerrero |
- Mile 104 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 301 of this route: Michoacán → Guerrero (state line)
What to see on the way from Tequila to Troncones
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 35), Diocesan Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 139), Lago de Camécuaro National Park (mile 147), Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park (mile 194)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 35), Lago de Camécuaro National Park (mile 147), Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park (mile 194)
- Museums and history: Guachimontones (mile 11), Museo del Periodismo y las Artes Gráficas (mile 40), Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 43), Diocesan Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 139)
Guachimontones
About 40 circular buildings and two ball courts spread over 20 hectares at Guachimontones, outside Teuchitlán. INAH calls it western Mexico's first large population center, dating back to around 1000 BC.
Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara
Zapopan's Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara is a public park in Jalisco with a busy event calendar that includes open-air film screenings, live concerts and food festivals.
Exconvento del Carmen
Built in the 17th century for the Discalced Carmelites, the Ex Convento del Carmen in Guadalajara is now a cultural venue with a long religious history.
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.
Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque
Tlaquepaque has two main ceramics museums, and this is one of them: the Museo Regional de la Cerámica, on Independencia Street in the center of town. The other is the Pantaleón Panduro Museum.
Diocesan Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Rising over Zamora, Michoacán, the Diocesan Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe is a Gothic Revival Catholic cathedral whose towers reach 107.5 meters, making it the tallest church building in Mexico.
Lago de Camécuaro National Park
Fed by countless springs, clear Lake Camécuaro near Tangancícuaro, about 13 km from Zamora, is ringed by old ahuehuete (sabino) trees. The national park is a popular spot for swimming, rowboats and picnics in their shade.
Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park
In Michoacán, Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park follows the headwaters of the Cupatitzio River, which bubbles up from an underground spring and carves a small ravine as it starts to flow.
More drives to Troncones
- Tapalpa to Troncones
- Pedro Escobedo to Troncones
- Amatitán to Troncones
- Malinalco to Troncones
- Ezequiel Montes to Troncones
- Tepoztlán to Troncones
From Tequila to other places in Mexico
- Tequila to Temacapulín
- Tequila to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Tequila to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Tequila to Calvillo
- Tequila to Real de Asientos
- Tequila to El Rosario, Sinaloa
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Tequila to Troncones?
About 6 h 29 min of driving without stops, over 346 miles.
How far is Troncones from Tequila by car?
About 346 miles (557 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 Tequila to Troncones?
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 Tequila to Troncones?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Guerrero Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Tequila to Troncones?
In order: MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-37, MEX-14D, MEX-37D and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Tequila and Troncones?
Closest to the road: Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (park, mile 35, 0.9 mi from the route); Diocesan Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe (cathedral, mile 139, 0.2 mi from the route); Lago de Camécuaro National Park (national park, mile 147, 0.6 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.