Day trip from Guadalajara to Uruapan
Uruapan lies 194 km (121 mi) south-east of Guadalajara, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 194 km (121 mi) apart, Uruapan is a realistic day trip from Guadalajara: about 3 h 10 min each way by road.
| Guadalajara | Uruapan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 1.4 million | 299,523 |
| Elevation | 1,546 m (5,072 ft) | 1,647 m (5,404 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Postal codes | 21573–99363 | 22795–35266 |
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Staying in Uruapan
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Common questions
How far is Uruapan from Guadalajara?
194 km (121 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Guadalajara; by road roughly 237 km (147 mi).
How long does it take to get from Guadalajara to Uruapan by road?
About 3 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Guadalajara and Uruapan?
No, both are on America/Mexico_City at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.