Mariachi, agave fields and Pacific bays
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Travel leg · Guadalajara, Tequila & Puerto Vallarta
Tequila to Puerto Vallarta
Tequila and Puerto Vallarta sit about 147 km (91 mi) apart in a straight line, with Puerto Vallarta to the west. It is leg 2 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.
- Straight-line distance
- 147 km · 91 mi
- Est. road distance
- 176–205 km
- Est. drive time
- 1 h 45 min – 3 h 15 min
- Direction
- Heading west
- Curated routes
- 1 itinerary
Road distance is estimated as 1.2–1.4× the straight line; drive time assumes average speeds of 65–95 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 176–205 km (109–127 mi) of road and 1 h 45 min – 3 h 15 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 Tequila and Puerto Vallarta 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.
Worth stopping for
Picks from our curated guides at both ends.
When you arrive in Puerto Vallarta
Stay 3 nights for the old town, beaches, a boat day and sunsets on the bay.
Malecón
Seafront promenade lined with bronze sculptures, ending near the crown-topped church.
Isla del Río Cuale
River island with shaded paths, craft stalls and a small museum.
Vallarta Botanical Garden
Hillside gardens of orchids and native plants, with a river for swimming.
Yelapa
Car-free cove village reached by water taxi, with a waterfall walk and beach.
Café des Artistes
French-Mexican restaurant in a garden setting, a Vallarta fixture since 1990.
La Bodeguita del Medio
Cuban bar on the Malecón with mojitos and live son music.
Before you leave Tequila
One night lets you tour distilleries, ride through the agave fields and enjoy the plaza once day-trippers leave.
Mundo Cuervo / La Rojeña
Tours of Latin America's oldest active distillery, with tastings and agave-roasting ovens.
Agave Landscape
UNESCO-listed blue agave fields and old haciendas between Tequila and Amatitán.
Museo Nacional del Tequila
Small museum on the history of tequila production, a block from the plaza.
On this curated route
Where Tequila → Puerto Vallarta sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.
Going the other way? Puerto Vallarta to Tequila is the same 147 km in a straight line, heading east. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗
Weather at each end
The biggest gap comes in July, when Puerto Vallarta averages highs 5°C warmer than Tequila. Over a year, Puerto Vallarta gets about 530 mm more rain.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tequila high | 27° | 29° | 32° | 34° | 36° | 33° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° |
| Puerto Vallarta high | 31° | 32° | 35° | 37° | 38° | 36° | 33° | 33° | 32° | 33° | 32° | 31° |
| Tequila rain | 12 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 18 | 145 | 228 | 192 | 160 | 55 | 14 | 9 |
| Puerto Vallarta rain | 16 | 25 | 12 | 1 | 10 | 155 | 317 | 343 | 334 | 131 | 27 | 17 |
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 Puerto Vallarta month guides.
Tequila to Puerto Vallarta: questions travelers ask
How far is Tequila from Puerto Vallarta?
Tequila is about 147 km (91 mi) from Puerto Vallarta in a straight line, with Puerto Vallarta to the west. By road, we estimate 176–205 km (109–127 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 Tequila to Puerto Vallarta?
An estimated 1 h 45 min – 3 h 15 min, assuming 176–205 km of road at average speeds of 65–95 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 Tequila to Puerto Vallarta?
Our Guadalajara, Tequila & Puerto Vallarta itinerary includes this leg. Guadalajara, Tequila & Puerto Vallarta runs about 8 days across 3 stops, best in Nov – Apr.
Getting to Tequila
- Guadalajara to Tequila 56 km
Guides for both ends
- Tequila travel guide
- Tequila weather best time to visit
- Puerto Vallarta travel guide
- Puerto Vallarta weather best time to visit
Puerto Vallarta by month
- Puerto Vallarta in January
- Puerto Vallarta in February
- Puerto Vallarta in March
- Puerto Vallarta in April
- Puerto Vallarta in May
- Puerto Vallarta in June
- Puerto Vallarta in July
- Puerto Vallarta in August
- Puerto Vallarta in September
- Puerto Vallarta in October
- Puerto Vallarta in November
- Puerto Vallarta in December
Plan Tequila → Puerto Vallarta with your crew
Add this leg to a shared itinerary, poll the group on where to stop, split fuel and tickets, and keep everyone's packing list in one place in TripsCircle.