Cities Near Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo
Cities near Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Mexico: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas, Apatzingán, Acapulco de Juárez. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Mexico is Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas | 49 mi / 80 km | 1 hr 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Apatzingán | 113 mi / 182 km | 2 hr 38 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Acapulco de Juárez | 122 mi / 196 km | 2 hr 49 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Uruapan | 127 mi / 204 km | 2 hr 56 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Pátzcuaro | 129 mi / 208 km | 3 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Chilpancingo | 135 mi / 217 km | 3 hr 8 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Iguala de la Independencia | 141 mi / 227 km | 3 hr 16 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Taxco de Alarcón | 142 mi / 229 km | 3 hr 19 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Morelia | 144 mi / 232 km | 3 hr 21 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Heróica Zitácuaro | 147 mi / 236 km | 3 hr 24 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Apatzingán, Acapulco de Juárez, Uruapan, Pátzcuaro, Chilpancingo. 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 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo include Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas, Apatzingán, Acapulco de Juárez, Uruapan, Pátzcuaro. The closest is Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas, about 49 miles (80 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
More about Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo
Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas
- → Best time to visit Apatzingán
- → Best time to visit Acapulco de Juárez
- → Best time to visit Uruapan
- → Best time to visit Pátzcuaro
- → Best time to visit Chilpancingo
- → Best time to visit Iguala de la Independencia
- → Best time to visit Taxco de Alarcón
- → Best time to visit Morelia
- → Best time to visit Heróica Zitácuaro