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Cities Near Chapala

Cities near Chapala, Mexico: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Hacienda Santa Fe, Tonalá, Ocotlán. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Chapala, Mexico is Hacienda Santa Fe, about 20 mi (32 km) away — roughly 38 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Hacienda Santa Fe20 mi / 32 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Tonalá23 mi / 37 km44 minDrive/railDay trip
Ocotlán27 mi / 44 km53 minDrive/railDay trip
Guadalajara29 mi / 46 km56 minDrive/railDay trip
Sahuayo de Morelos35 mi / 56 km1 hr 3 minDrive/railDay trip
Tesistán39 mi / 63 km1 hr 10 minDrive/railDay trip
Ciudad Guzmán44 mi / 71 km1 hr 20 minDrive/railDay trip
Tepatitlán de Morelos45 mi / 73 km1 hr 21 minDrive/railDay trip
Arandas62 mi / 99 km1 hr 50 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Jacona de Plancarte62 mi / 100 km1 hr 51 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Chapala

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Hacienda Santa Fe, Tonalá, Ocotlán, Guadalajara, Sahuayo de Morelos. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Chapala include Hacienda Santa Fe, Tonalá, Ocotlán, Guadalajara, Sahuayo de Morelos. The closest is Hacienda Santa Fe, about 20 miles (32 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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