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Cities Near Uruapan

Cities near Uruapan, Mexico: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Apatzingán, Pátzcuaro, Zacapú. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Uruapan, Mexico is Apatzingán, about 30 mi (48 km) away — roughly 57 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
Apatzingán30 mi / 48 km57 minDrive/railDay trip
Pátzcuaro30 mi / 48 km58 minDrive/railDay trip
Zacapú33 mi / 53 km59 minDrive/railDay trip
Jacona de Plancarte41 mi / 66 km1 hr 13 minDrive/railDay trip
Morelia60 mi / 97 km1 hr 48 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Sahuayo de Morelos62 mi / 100 km1 hr 51 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
La Piedad64 mi / 104 km1 hr 55 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Uriangato76 mi / 122 km1 hr 46 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Ocotlán80 mi / 129 km1 hr 52 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Valle de Santiago88 mi / 142 km2 hr 3 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Uruapan

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Apatzingán, Pátzcuaro, Zacapú, Jacona de Plancarte, Morelia. 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 Uruapan include Apatzingán, Pátzcuaro, Zacapú, Jacona de Plancarte, Morelia. The closest is Apatzingán, about 30 miles (48 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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