Day trip from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta lies 196 km (122 mi) west of Guadalajara, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 196 km (122 mi) apart, Puerto Vallarta is a realistic day trip from Guadalajara: about 3 h 11 min each way by road.
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| Guadalajara | Puerto Vallarta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 1.4 million | 224,166 |
| Elevation | 1,546 m (5,072 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Postal codes | 21573–99363 | 42900 |
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Staying in Puerto Vallarta
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Common questions
How far is Puerto Vallarta from Guadalajara?
196 km (122 mi) in a straight line, west of Guadalajara; by road roughly 239 km (149 mi).
How long does it take to get from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta by road?
About 3 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta?
No, both are on America/Mexico_City at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.