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Cities Near Guadalajara

Cities near Guadalajara, Mexico: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Zapopan, Tlaquepaque, Tonalá. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Guadalajara, Mexico is Zapopan, about 4 mi (6 km) away — roughly 13 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
ZapopanBasilica and modern arts4 mi / 6 km13 minDrive/railDay trip
TlaquepaqueCrafts and mariachi7 mi / 11 km22 minDrive/railDay trip
TonaláPottery markets11 mi / 17 km36 minDrive/railDay trip
ChapalaMexico's largest lake29 mi / 46 km56 minDrive/railDay trip
TequilaAgave fields and distilleries32 mi / 52 km58 minDrive/railDay trip
Tepatitlán de Morelos42 mi / 67 km1 hr 15 minDrive/railDay trip
Ocotlán45 mi / 73 km1 hr 21 minDrive/railDay trip
Sahuayo de Morelos61 mi / 98 km1 hr 49 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Ciudad Guzmán67 mi / 107 km1 hr 59 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Arandas68 mi / 109 km2 hr 1 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Guadalajara

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Zapopan, Tlaquepaque, Tonalá, Chapala, Tequila. 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 Guadalajara include Zapopan, Tlaquepaque, Tonalá, Chapala, Tequila. The closest is Zapopan, about 4 miles (6 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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