Driving from Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara
Guadalajara lies 196 km (122 mi) east of Puerto Vallarta, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h 59 min without stops, over roughly 239 km (149 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Puerto Vallarta | Guadalajara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 224,166 | 1.4 million |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 1,546 m (5,072 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Postal codes | 42900 | 21573–99363 |
Where to book car hire from Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara
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Staying in Guadalajara
Our booking partner lists 1,046+ places to stay in Guadalajara (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 506 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (242), and 20 are five-star. Across 274 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 156,900 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Guadalajara from Puerto Vallarta?
196 km (122 mi) in a straight line, east of Puerto Vallarta; by road roughly 239 km (149 mi).
How long does it take to get from Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara by car?
About 2 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara?
No, both are on America/Mexico_City at the moment.
Where can I stay in Guadalajara?
Our booking partner lists 1,046+ places to stay in Guadalajara, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.