Chipilo to Capulalpam de Méndez is about 254 road miles (408 km): roughly 4 h 40 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Total distance | 254 mi (408 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 4 h 40 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-150D → MEX-135D → MEX-190 → MEX-175 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla, Oaxaca |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-150D, MEX-135D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Driving this route in a car with U.S. plates
| Temporary vehicle import permit (TIP) | Required: this route is outside the zones where U.S.-registered cars can skip the temporary import permit (Baja California, Baja California Sur and part of Sonora) |
|---|---|
| Mexican auto insurance | Required for all vehicles: buy a Mexican policy before you drive |
Sources: U.S. State Department, Mexico travel information (updated August 11, 2026); permits are issued by Banjercito.
What the drive from Chipilo to Capulalpam de Méndez is like
MEX-135D (151 mi) and MEX-150D (44 mi) carry about 77% of the 254 miles. It runs through 2 states: Puebla, Oaxaca. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-150D and MEX-135D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Chipilo to Capulalpam de Méndez, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–9 | 9 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 9–53 | 44 | Puebla |
| MEX-135D | 53–204 | 151 | Puebla, Oaxaca |
| MEX-190 | 204–214 | 10 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-175 | 214–248 | 34 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 248–254 | 6 | Oaxaca |
- Mile 105 of this route: Puebla → Oaxaca (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Capulalpam de Méndez
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Suchilquitongo (mile 192), Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden (mile 211)
- Nature and outdoors: La Malinche National Park (mile 11), Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve (mile 96), Benito Juárez National Park (mile 204), Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden (mile 211)
- Museums and history: Museo del Valle de Tehuacán (mile 81), Suchilquitongo (mile 192), Archaeological Zone of Atzompa (mile 208), Museo de Sitio de Monte Albán (mile 210)
La Malinche National Park
Pine, oak and fir forests cover the slopes of the inactive Matlalcuéyetl volcano, the centerpiece of La Malinche National Park in Tlaxcala.
Museo del Valle de Tehuacán
Tehuacán's 18th-century former Carmelite convent has housed the Valley of Tehuacán Museum since 2002. Exhibits trace the history of corn and its ties to the valley's early peoples.
Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve
In 2018 UNESCO inscribed the arid Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Valley, which spans Puebla and Oaxaca, as a mixed World Heritage site. A major center of cactus diversity, it also keeps ancient canals, terraces and dams.
Suchilquitongo
Tomb 5 at Cerro de la Campana, excavated in 1985, holds murals and stucco carvings ranked among the finest funerary art of ancient Mexico. The Zapotec site crowns a hill in the northern Etla Valley.
Benito Juárez National Park
Just north of Oaxaca City, Benito Juárez National Park covers about 2,737 hectares of pine and oak forest. Trails wind through the woods, including La Coronilla, a moderate loop of roughly 5 km.
Archaeological Zone of Atzompa
About 8 km west of Oaxaca City on Cerro del Bonete, in Santa María Atzompa, this archaeological site was a monumental complex that belonged to nearby Monte Albán.
Museo de Sitio de Monte Albán
The site museum of the Monte Albán archaeological zone in Oaxaca is located just outside the archaeological zone of Monte Albán itself.
Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden
Next to the Church of Santo Domingo in Oaxaca City, the Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden (Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca) is a botanical garden covering about 2.3 acres.
More drives to Capulalpam de Méndez
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- Huamantla to Capulalpam de Méndez
- Ixtenco to Capulalpam de Méndez
- Puebla to Capulalpam de Méndez
- Cholula to Capulalpam de Méndez
From Chipilo to other places in Mexico
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- Chipilo to Huasca de Ocampo
- Chipilo to Bernal
- Chipilo to Mineral de Pozos
- Chipilo to Ihuatzio
- Chipilo to Tócuaro
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Chipilo to Capulalpam de Méndez?
About 4 h 40 min of driving without stops, over 254 miles.
What is the driving distance from Chipilo to Capulalpam de Méndez?
About 254 miles (408 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
Do I need a permit to drive my U.S. car from Chipilo to Capulalpam de Méndez?
Yes. A temporary vehicle import permit (TIP) is required for a U.S.-registered car on this route, which is outside the zones where it can be skipped. Mexican auto insurance is required for every vehicle.
Is it safe to drive from Chipilo to Capulalpam de Méndez?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Oaxaca Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Chipilo to Capulalpam de Méndez use?
In order: MEX-150D, MEX-135D, MEX-190 and MEX-175. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Chipilo and Capulalpam de Méndez?
Closest to the road: Suchilquitongo (archaeological site, mile 192, 0.3 mi from the route); Archaeological Zone of Atzompa (archaeological site, mile 208, 2 mi from the route); Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden (botanical garden, mile 211, 0.4 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on September 29, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.