Huamantla to Santa Catarina Juquila is about 326 road miles (524 km): roughly 6 h 33 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance by road | 326 mi (524 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 33 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-136 → MEX-135D → MEX-190 → MEX-131 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tlaxcala, Puebla, Oaxaca |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-150D, MEX-135D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.0 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 Huamantla to Santa Catarina Juquila is like
MEX-135D (151 mi) and MEX-131 (81 mi) carry about 71% of the 326 miles. It runs through 3 states: Tlaxcala, Puebla, Oaxaca. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-150D and MEX-135D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Huamantla to Santa Catarina Juquila: the road sequence
| 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 | 206–222 | 16 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-131 | 222–244 | 22 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 244–248 | 4 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-131 | 248–307 | 59 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 307–326 | 19 | Oaxaca |
- Mile 10 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 102 of this route: Puebla → Oaxaca (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Santa Catarina Juquila
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Suchilquitongo (mile 189), Museo Rufino Tamayo, Oaxaca (mile 207), Zaachila (mile 215)
- Nature and outdoors: Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve (mile 93), Benito Juárez National Park (mile 201)
- Museums and history: Museo del Valle de Tehuacán (mile 78), Suchilquitongo (mile 189), Archaeological Zone of Atzompa (mile 206), Museo Rufino Tamayo, Oaxaca (mile 207), Zaachila (mile 215)
Museo del Valle de Tehuacán
Inside an 18th-century former Carmelite convent in Tehuacán, the Valley of Tehuacán Museum opened in 2002 and focuses on the history of corn and its ties to the valley's early peoples.
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.
Suchilquitongo
From around 300 to 800 AD, a Zapotec city thrived on a hilltop in the northern Etla Valley. Locals know the site as Cerro de la Campana.
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 Rufino Tamayo, Oaxaca
The Museo Rufino Tamayo is an art museum you can visit in the city of Oaxaca, in southern Mexico.
Monastery of Santiago Apóstol, Cuilapan de Guerrero
In the town of Cuilapan de Guerrero, the fortress-like former monastery of Santiago Apóstol is easy to spot from the highway south of Oaxaca City toward Villa de Zaachila and draws Mexican and international visitors.
Zaachila
Occupied as far back as about 1500 BC, Zaachila was a Zapotec city, later shared with Mixtecs. People still lived there when the Spanish arrived.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Huamantla to Santa Catarina Juquila?
About 6 h 33 min of driving without stops, over 326 miles.
What is the driving distance from Huamantla to Santa Catarina Juquila?
About 326 miles (524 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 Santa Catarina Juquila?
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 Santa Catarina Juquila?
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.
Which highways go from Huamantla to Santa Catarina Juquila?
In order: MEX-136, MEX-135D, MEX-190 and MEX-131. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Huamantla and Santa Catarina Juquila?
Closest to the road: Suchilquitongo (archaeological site, mile 189, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo Rufino Tamayo, Oaxaca (art museum, mile 207, 0.7 mi from the route); Zaachila (archaeological site, mile 215, 0.5 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.