Puerto Vallarta to San Miguel de Allende: Road Trip Guide & Distance

289.9 miles 466.6 km · straight line
398.5 miles actual route 641.4 km · driving distance
8h 11min estimated drive time
MXN 917 - MXN 1129 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
86° E bearing direction

How far is Puerto Vallarta from San Miguel de Allende?

The distance from Puerto Vallarta to San Miguel de Allende is 289.9 miles (466.6 km) as the crow flies. San Miguel de Allende is located E of Puerto Vallarta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 398.5 miles, taking about 8h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in Mexico.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Puerto Vallarta and San Miguel de Allende. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Puerto Vallarta to San Miguel de Allende

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 11min MXN 917 - MXN 1129 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 49min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 46min $48–$139* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Puerto Vallarta & San Miguel de Allende

Quick Facts

Puerto Vallarta
20.65°N, 105.23°W
America/Mexico_City
2m elevation
San Miguel de Allende
20.91°N, 100.75°W
America/Mexico_City
1910m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM