Day trip from Zacatecas to Zapopan
Zapopan lies 242 km (151 mi) south of Zacatecas, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 242 km (151 mi) apart, Zapopan is a realistic day trip from Zacatecas: about 3 h 57 min each way by road.
| Zacatecas | Zapopan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 129,011 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1,565 m (5,135 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Postal codes | 21070–86955 | 30812–63533 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Zapopan
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Staying in Zapopan
Our booking partner lists 47 places to stay in Zapopan. Of the 42 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (16). Guests have left 2,556 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Zapopan
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Common questions
How far is Zapopan from Zacatecas?
242 km (151 mi) in a straight line, south of Zacatecas; by road roughly 296 km (184 mi).
How long does it take to get from Zacatecas to Zapopan by road?
About 3 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Zacatecas and Zapopan?
No, both are on America/Mexico_City at the moment.
Where can I stay in Zapopan?
Our booking partner lists 47 places to stay in Zapopan, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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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.