Cities Near Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas
Cities near Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Apatzingán, Uruapan. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico is Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, about 49 mi (80 km) away — roughly 1 hr 29 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.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo | 49 mi / 80 km | 1 hr 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Apatzingán | 78 mi / 125 km | 1 hr 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Uruapan | 100 mi / 161 km | 2 hr 20 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Pátzcuaro | 114 mi / 184 km | 2 hr 39 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Tecomán | 127 mi / 204 km | 2 hr 57 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Zacapú | 130 mi / 210 km | 3 hr 2 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Colima | 132 mi / 213 km | 3 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Jacona de Plancarte | 137 mi / 221 km | 3 hr 11 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Morelia | 137 mi / 221 km | 3 hr 12 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Ciudad Guzmán | 145 mi / 233 km | 3 hr 22 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Apatzingán. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Uruapan, Pátzcuaro, Tecomán, Zacapú, Colima. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas include Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Apatzingán, Uruapan, Pátzcuaro, Tecomán. The closest is Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, about 49 miles (80 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
More about Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas
Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo
- → Best time to visit Apatzingán
- → Best time to visit Uruapan
- → Best time to visit Pátzcuaro
- → Best time to visit Tecomán
- → Best time to visit Zacapú
- → Best time to visit Colima
- → Best time to visit Jacona de Plancarte
- → Best time to visit Morelia
- → Best time to visit Ciudad Guzmán