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Travel leg · Guadalajara, Tequila & Puerto Vallarta

Guadalajara to Tequila

Guadalajara and Tequila sit about 56 km (35 mi) apart in a straight line, with Tequila to the north-west. It is leg 1 of 2 on our Guadalajara, Tequila & Puerto Vallarta itinerary, an 8-day trip. Here is how long it takes by car, what to see on the way and where it fits in a real itinerary.

Directions in Google Maps See the full Guadalajara, Tequila & Puerto Vallarta route
Guadalajara, where this leg starts
From · Guadalajara
Tequila, where this leg ends
To · Tequila
Straight-line distance
56 km · 35 mi
Est. road distance
67–78 km
Est. drive time
50 min – 1 h 30 min
Direction
Heading north-west
Curated routes
1 itinerary

Road distance is estimated as 1.2–1.4× the straight line; drive time assumes average speeds of 50–80 km/h with no stops or traffic. These are rough estimates — check a maps app for the actual route.

Ways to get there

We don't have live routing data, so the figures below are labelled estimates built from the straight-line distance. Use them to plan the day, then confirm in a maps app.

By car

Most travelers on our Guadalajara, Tequila & Puerto Vallarta itinerary do this leg by car. We estimate 67–78 km (42–49 mi) of road and 50 min – 1 h 30 min behind the wheel, so check live traffic before you set off.

By train

Our Guadalajara, Tequila & Puerto Vallarta guide also mentions trains for parts of the trip. Whether a direct train links Guadalajara and Tequila depends on the line — check timetables.

Guadalajara to Tequila is about 1.5 hours by car, bus or the weekend José Cuervo Express train. Tequila to Puerto Vallarta is a 4.5- to 5-hour drive on toll highways, or fly Guadalajara to Vallarta in an hour. In Vallarta, use taxis, buses and water taxis.

Open Guadalajara → Tequila directions in Google Maps ↗

Worth stopping for

Picks from our curated guides at both ends.

When you arrive in Tequila

One night lets you tour distilleries, ride through the agave fields and enjoy the plaza once day-trippers leave.

Before you leave Guadalajara

Stay 3 nights for the historic centre, Tlaquepaque and the city's food.

On this curated route

Where Guadalajara → Tequila sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.

Going the other way? Tequila to Guadalajara is the same 56 km in a straight line, heading south-east. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗

Weather at each end

The biggest gap comes in June, when Tequila averages highs 3°C warmer than Guadalajara.

Average monthly high temperature and rainfall in Guadalajara and Tequila
MeasureJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Guadalajara high24°26°29°32°33°30°26°26°26°26°25°24°
Tequila high27°29°32°34°36°33°28°28°28°28°28°27°
Guadalajara rain1017722814920516914351147
Tequila rain1216611814522819216055149

Temperatures in °C, rain in mm per month. Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER satellite climatology — a guide to typical conditions, not a forecast. Month headings link to Tequila month guides.

Guadalajara to Tequila: questions travelers ask

How far is Guadalajara from Tequila?

Guadalajara is about 56 km (35 mi) from Tequila in a straight line, with Tequila to the north-west. By road, we estimate 67–78 km (42–49 mi), or 1.2–1.4 times the straight line. Check a maps app for the exact route.

How long does it take to drive from Guadalajara to Tequila?

An estimated 50 min – 1 h 30 min, assuming 67–78 km of road at average speeds of 50–80 km/h with no stops or traffic. It is not a routed time, so check a maps app on the day.

Which itineraries include the trip from Guadalajara to Tequila?

Our Guadalajara, Tequila & Puerto Vallarta itinerary includes this leg. Guadalajara, Tequila & Puerto Vallarta runs about 8 days across 3 stops, best in Nov – Apr.

Onward from Tequila

Guides for both ends

Tequila by month

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