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Cities Near Zapopan

Cities near Zapopan, Mexico: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Tepatitlán de Morelos, Ocotlán, Sahuayo de Morelos. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Zapopan, Mexico is Tepatitlán de Morelos, about 41 mi (65 km) away — roughly 1 hr 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
Tepatitlán de Morelos41 mi / 65 km1 hr 13 minDrive/railDay trip
Ocotlán47 mi / 76 km1 hr 24 minDrive/railDay trip
Sahuayo de Morelos63 mi / 102 km1 hr 53 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Arandas67 mi / 108 km2 hrDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Ciudad Guzmán71 mi / 114 km2 hr 7 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Zamora88 mi / 141 km2 hr 2 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
La Piedad92 mi / 147 km2 hr 8 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
San Francisco del Rincón101 mi / 162 km2 hr 21 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Lagos de Moreno103 mi / 166 km2 hr 24 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez103 mi / 166 km2 hr 24 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Zapopan

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Tepatitlán de Morelos, Ocotlán, Sahuayo de Morelos, Arandas, Ciudad Guzmán. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Weekend getaways from Zapopan

Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: San Francisco del Rincón, Lagos de Moreno, Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Zapopan include Tepatitlán de Morelos, Ocotlán, Sahuayo de Morelos, Arandas, Ciudad Guzmán. The closest is Tepatitlán de Morelos, about 41 miles (65 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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