Day trip from Guadalajara to Zacatecas
Zacatecas lies 246 km (153 mi) north of Guadalajara, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 246 km (153 mi) apart, Zacatecas is a realistic day trip from Guadalajara: about 4 h each way by road.
| Guadalajara | Zacatecas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 1.4 million | 129,011 |
| Elevation | 1,546 m (5,072 ft) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Postal codes | 21573–99363 | 21070–86955 |
What to see in Zacatecas
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Historic centre of Zacatecas.
Where to book tours and tickets in Zacatecas
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Staying in Zacatecas
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Common questions
How far is Zacatecas from Guadalajara?
246 km (153 mi) in a straight line, north of Guadalajara; by road roughly 300 km (186 mi).
How long does it take to get from Guadalajara to Zacatecas by road?
About 4 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Guadalajara and Zacatecas?
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.