The Wayro route from Tequila to Zacualpan de Amilpas is 425 miles (684 km), about 7 h 44 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 425 mi (684 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 44 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-55D → MEX-55 → EM 44 → MEX-200 → MEX-95D → MEX-160D → MEX-160 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco (Level 3), Michoacán (Level 4), State of Mexico (Level 2), Morelos (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D, MEX-M40D, MEX-55D, MEX-95D, MEX-160D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
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 Tequila to Zacualpan de Amilpas is like
MEX-15D (275 mi) and MEX-55D (34 mi) carry about 73% of the 425 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-55D, MEX-95D, MEX-160D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15, MEX-55, MEX-200, MEX-160 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico, Morelos. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tequila to Zacualpan de Amilpas, road by road
| 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 | 36–290 | 254 | Jalisco, Michoacán, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 290–293 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55D | 293–327 | 34 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 327–332 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 332–338 | 6 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 338–339 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| EM 44 | 339–347 | 8 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 347–350 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 350–354 | 4 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-200 | 354–359 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 359–373 | 14 | State of Mexico, Morelos |
| connecting roads | 373–380 | 7 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 380–386 | 6 | Morelos |
| MEX-160D | 386–408 | 22 | Morelos |
| MEX-160 | 408–418 | 10 | Morelos |
| local roads | 418–425 | 7 | Morelos |
- Mile 104 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 272 of this route: Michoacán → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 365 of this route: State of Mexico → Morelos (state line)
Stops between Tequila and Zacualpan de Amilpas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (mile 38), Lagunas de Zempoala National Park (mile 367)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Walt Disney (mile 42), Rayón National Park (mile 268), La Marquesa National Park (mile 347), Lagunas de Zempoala National Park (mile 367)
- Museums and history: Museo Regional de Guadalajara (mile 40), Calixtlahuaca (mile 327), Xochicalco (mile 380), Teopanzolco (mile 380)
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.
Museo Regional de Guadalajara
Facing the Rotonda de los Jaliscienses Ilustres in downtown Guadalajara, the Museo Regional de Guadalajara fills a full city block bounded by Hidalgo, Pino Suárez, Liceo and Independencia streets.
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.
Rayón National Park
Just outside Tlalpujahua, Rayón National Park (Parque Nacional Rayón) marks the start of the area's famous butterfly reserve country, which stretches south and west from here.
Calixtlahuaca
Spread over the slopes of Cerro Tenismó near Toluca, this site's standout is the round Temple of Ehécatl-Quetzalcóatl, rebuilt in four phases. Nearby, a Mexica-era skull rack displays stone skulls set into cross-shaped walls.
La Marquesa National Park
Set in high-altitude conifer forest along the Mexico City–Toluca highway, La Marquesa National Park offers roadside eateries, horse and ATV rentals, mountain biking and camping, and marks the site of the 1810 Battle of Monte de las Cruces.
Lagunas de Zempoala National Park
Seven lagoons, three of them permanent, sit among pine, oak and fir forest above 3,000 meters in this park, decreed in 1936 on the Morelos–State of Mexico line. Hiking, horseback riding, camping and rowboats are popular here.
Xochicalco
A fortified hilltop city that thrived between about 650 and 900, Xochicalco is a UNESCO World Heritage site where you can see the Pyramid of the Plumed Serpent with its carved reliefs, ball courts, an underground observatory and a site museum.
Teopanzolco
Now surrounded by the city of Cuernavaca, Teopanzolco preserves a Late Postclassic pyramid base that once carried twin temples to Tlaloc and Huitzilopochtli, a layout closely tied to Tenochtitlan's sacred precinct.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tequila to Zacualpan de Amilpas?
About 7 h 44 min of driving without stops, over 425 miles.
How far is Zacualpan de Amilpas from Tequila by car?
About 425 miles (684 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 Zacualpan de Amilpas?
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 Zacualpan de Amilpas?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tequila to Zacualpan de Amilpas use?
In order: MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-55D, MEX-55, EM 44, MEX-200, MEX-95D, MEX-160D and MEX-160. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tequila and Zacualpan de Amilpas?
Closest to the road: Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara (statue, mile 38, 0.8 mi from the route); Parque Walt Disney (park, mile 42, 1 mi from the route); Lagunas de Zempoala National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 367, 0.3 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.