The Wayro route from Zamora to Amatitán is 129 miles (207 km), about 2 h 19 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 129 mi (207 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 19 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15D → MEX-15 |
| Mexican states on the route | Michoacán (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
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 Zamora to Amatitán is like
MEX-15D (90 mi) and MEX-15 (23 mi) carry about 88% of the 129 miles. MEX-15D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-15 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 2 states: Michoacán, Jalisco. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Zamora to Amatitán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–16 | 16 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15D | 16–106 | 90 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 106–129 | 23 | Jalisco |
- Mile 35 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between Zamora and Amatitán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 104)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 104)
- Museums and history: Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 95), Museo Regional de Guadalajara (mile 99), Basílica de San Felipe Neri (mile 99)
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 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.
Basílica de San Felipe Neri
Guadalajara's Basilica of San Felipe Neri is a Catholic church built in baroque style between 1752 and 1802 by master builder Pedro José Ciprés.
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.
More drives to Amatitán
- Tepatitlán to Amatitán
- San Juan de los Lagos to Amatitán
- Aguascalientes to Amatitán
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Amatitán
- Calvillo to Amatitán
- El Rosario, Sinaloa to Amatitán
From Zamora to other places in Mexico
- Zamora to Tequila
- Zamora to Real de Asientos
- Zamora to Jerez, Zacatecas
- Zamora to El Rosario, Sinaloa
- Zamora to Nombre de Dios
- Zamora to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Zamora to Amatitán?
About 2 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 129 miles.
How far is Amatitán from Zamora by car?
About 129 miles (207 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 Zamora 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 Zamora 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 Zamora to Amatitán use?
In order: MEX-15D and MEX-15. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Zamora and Amatitán?
Closest to the road: Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (museum, mile 95, 1 mi from the route); Museo Regional de Guadalajara (museum, mile 99, 2 mi from the route); Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (park, mile 104, 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.