The Wayro route from Tzintzuntzan to Amatitán is 191 miles (307 km), about 3 h 34 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 191 mi (307 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 34 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-120 → MEX-15 → MICH 39 → MEX-15D |
| Mexican states on the route | Michoacán (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.6 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.
What the drive from Tzintzuntzan to Amatitán is like
MEX-15D (127 mi) and MEX-15 (46 mi) carry about 91% of the 191 miles. MEX-15D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-120, MEX-15 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 2 states: Michoacán, Jalisco. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tzintzuntzan to Amatitán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-120 | 0–5 | 5 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 5–6 | 1 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 6–29 | 23 | Michoacán |
| MICH 39 | 29–35 | 6 | Michoacán |
| local roads | 35–40 | 5 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 40–41 | 1 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15D | 41–168 | 127 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 168–191 | 23 | Jalisco |
- Mile 98 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between Tzintzuntzan and Amatitán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 167)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 167)
- Museums and history: Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 157), Museo de Cera (mile 161)
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 de Cera
On the Plaza de la Liberación in downtown Guadalajara, the Museo de Cera has 12 rooms with more than 130 wax figures of athletes, singers, actors, politicians and religious figures. It opened in 1994.
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.
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- Pabellón de Arteaga to Amatitán
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- El Rosario, Sinaloa to Amatitán
From Tzintzuntzan to other places in Mexico
- Tzintzuntzan to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Tzintzuntzan to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Tzintzuntzan to Real de Asientos
- Tzintzuntzan to Nombre de Dios
- Tzintzuntzan to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
- Tzintzuntzan to Mineral de Pozos
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tzintzuntzan to Amatitán?
About 3 h 34 min of driving without stops, over 191 miles.
How far is Amatitán from Tzintzuntzan by car?
About 191 miles (307 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 Tzintzuntzan 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 Tzintzuntzan to Amatitán?
The U.S. State Department rates Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tzintzuntzan to Amatitán use?
In order: MEX-120, MEX-15, MICH 39 and MEX-15D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tzintzuntzan and Amatitán?
Closest to the road: Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (museum, mile 157, 1 mi from the route); Museo de Cera (wax museum, mile 161, 2 mi from the route); Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (park, mile 167, 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.