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The 15 Best Day Trips from Morelia

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 15 good day trips from Morelia, Mexico, led by Santiago de Querétaro, Irapuato, Zamora de Hidalgo. The closest is Pátzcuaro, about 55 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Morelia at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Santiago de Querétaro129 km NE2 hrFull-day trip
Irapuato109 km N1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Zamora de Hidalgo119 km W1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
San Miguel de Allende143 km N2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
San Juan del Río146 km NE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Heróica Zitácuaro92 km E1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
La Piedad de Cabadas113 km NW1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Silao de la Victoria140 km N2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Valle de Santiago77 km N1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Cortazar90 km N1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Acámbaro61 km NE1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Pátzcuaro49 km SW55 minHalf-day trip
Jacona de Plancarte121 km W1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Uriangato49 km N55 minHalf-day trip
Zacapu65 km W1 hr 15 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Morelia

  1. 1

    Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km north-east of Morelia4 hr round trip

    Known for Acueducto.

  2. 2

    Irapuato, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km north of Morelia3 hr 20 min round trip
  3. 3

    Zamora de Hidalgo, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km west of Morelia3 hr 40 min round trip
  4. 4

    San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km north of Morelia4 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    San Juan del Río, Mexico

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north-east of Morelia4 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Heróica Zitácuaro, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km east of Morelia2 hr 50 min round trip
  7. 7

    La Piedad de Cabadas, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car113 km north-west of Morelia3 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Silao de la Victoria, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km north of Morelia4 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Valle de Santiago, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car77 km north of Morelia3 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Cortazar, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car90 km north of Morelia2 hr 50 min round trip
  11. 11

    Acámbaro, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km north-east of Morelia2 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Pátzcuaro, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car49 km south-west of Morelia1 hr 50 min round trip
  13. 13

    Jacona de Plancarte, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km west of Morelia3 hr 50 min round trip
  14. 14

    Uriangato, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car49 km north of Morelia1 hr 50 min round trip
  15. 15

    Zacapu, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car65 km west of Morelia2 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Morelia to Santiago de Querétaro

A realistic pace for Santiago de Querétaro, 129 km from Morelia. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Morelia
  2. 09:30Arrive in Santiago de Querétaro (2 hr drive)
  3. 09:45Acueducto
  4. 11:45Lunch
  5. 13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Santiago de Querétaro
  6. 15:30Head back to Morelia
  7. 17:30Home in Morelia

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Morelia?
The best day trips from Morelia are Santiago de Querétaro, Irapuato, Zamora de Hidalgo, San Miguel de Allende, San Juan del Río. The closest is Pátzcuaro, about 55 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Morelia?
Pátzcuaro is the closest, 49 km south-west of Morelia, roughly 55 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Morelia?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Morelia: Pátzcuaro (55 min), Uriangato (55 min).
What is the biggest city near Morelia for a day out?
Santiago de Querétaro is the largest city in day-trip range, 129 km north-east of Morelia and about 2 hr by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Morelia?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is San Juan del Río at 146 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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