By road, Huamantla and Huatulco are about 383 miles (617 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 9 min of driving.
| Distance by road | 383 mi (617 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 9 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-136 → MEX-135D → MEX-190 → MEX-175 → MEX-175D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tlaxcala, Puebla, Oaxaca |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-150D, MEX-135D, MEX-175D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.3 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.
On the road from Huamantla to Huatulco
MEX-135D (151 mi) and MEX-175D (64 mi) carry about 56% of the 383 miles. It runs through 3 states: Tlaxcala, Puebla, Oaxaca. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-150D, MEX-135D and MEX-175D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Huamantla and Huatulco
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-136 | 0–9 | 9 | Tlaxcala |
| local roads | 9–49 | 40 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 49–50 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-135D | 50–201 | 151 | Puebla, Oaxaca |
| MEX-190 | 201–206 | 5 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 206–212 | 6 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-175 | 212–222 | 10 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 222–233 | 11 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-175 | 233–245 | 12 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 245–252 | 7 | Oaxaca |
| connecting roads | 252–255 | 3 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-175D | 255–319 | 64 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-200 | 319–380 | 61 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 380–383 | 3 | Oaxaca |
- Mile 10 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 102 of this route: Puebla → Oaxaca (state line)
Places worth a stop between Huamantla and Huatulco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Graphic Arts Institute of Oaxaca (mile 207), Museo Estatal de Arte Popular de Oaxaca (mile 216)
- Nature and outdoors: Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve (mile 93), Benito Juárez National Park (mile 201), Mermejita (mile 349), Huatulco National Park (mile 377)
- Museums and history: Museo del Valle de Tehuacán (mile 78), Graphic Arts Institute of Oaxaca (mile 207), Museo Estatal de Arte Popular de Oaxaca (mile 216), Zaachila (mile 216)
Museo del Valle de Tehuacán
The history of corn and how it connects to the valley's early peoples is the focus of the Valley of Tehuacán Museum, which opened in 2002 in a former Carmelite convent.
Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve
This arid valley straddling Puebla and Oaxaca joined UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2018 as a mixed site. It is a major center of cactus diversity and preserves ancient canals, wells, terraces and dams built to manage scarce water.
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.
Graphic Arts Institute of Oaxaca
Founded by artist Francisco Toledo, the Graphic Arts Institute of Oaxaca is an art school in Oaxaca de Juárez that holds a large collection of Latin American artwork.
Museo Estatal de Arte Popular de Oaxaca
In San Bartolo Coyotepec, the town known for its black clay pottery (barro negro), this state-run museum traces the history of that craft and shows works by Oaxaca's folk art masters alongside temporary exhibitions.
Zaachila
Zaachila was a Zapotec city, later shared with Mixtecs, that was still inhabited when the Spanish arrived; its occupation reaches back to about 1500 BC. Visitors come for its excavated tombs, including Tomb 1 with stucco figures of those buried there.
Mermejita
On Oaxaca's central coast just west of Mazunte and San Agustinillo, Mermejita is a small beach village where newcomers have built simple houses from local materials.
Huatulco National Park
Also called Bahías de Huatulco National Park, this protected area in the Mexican state of Oaxaca was decreed a national park on July 24, 1998.
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From Huamantla to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Huamantla to Huatulco?
About 7 h 9 min of driving without stops, over 383 miles.
What is the driving distance from Huamantla to Huatulco?
About 383 miles (617 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 Huamantla to Huatulco?
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 Huamantla to Huatulco?
The U.S. State Department rates Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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 Huamantla to Huatulco use?
In order: MEX-136, MEX-135D, MEX-190, MEX-175, MEX-175D and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Huamantla to Huatulco?
Closest to the road: Museo del Valle de Tehuacán (museum, mile 78, 3 mi from the route); Graphic Arts Institute of Oaxaca (art museum, mile 207, 1 mi from the route); Museo Estatal de Arte Popular de Oaxaca (folk art museum, mile 216, 0.1 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.