The Wayro route from Huatulco to Tetela de Ocampo is 459 miles (738 km), about 8 h 52 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 459 mi (738 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 52 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-200 → MEX-175D → MEX-175 → MEX-190 → MEX-135D → MEX-136 → MEX-119 → PUE 148 |
| Mexican states on the route | Oaxaca, Puebla, Tlaxcala |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-175D, MEX-135D, MEX-150D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.3 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.
What the drive from Huatulco to Tetela de Ocampo is like
MEX-135D (151 mi) and MEX-175D (63 mi) carry about 47% of the 459 miles. It runs through 3 states: Oaxaca, Puebla, Tlaxcala. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-175D, MEX-135D and MEX-150D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Huatulco to Tetela de Ocampo
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-200 | 3–63 | 60 | Oaxaca |
| connecting roads | 63–64 | 1 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-175D | 64–127 | 63 | Oaxaca |
| connecting roads | 127–131 | 4 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 131–138 | 7 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-175 | 138–150 | 12 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 150–160 | 10 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-175 | 160–173 | 13 | Oaxaca |
| connecting roads | 173–176 | 3 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-190 | 176–181 | 5 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-135D | 181–332 | 151 | Oaxaca, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 332–333 | 1 | Puebla |
| local roads | 333–373 | 40 | Puebla |
| MEX-136 | 373–397 | 24 | Tlaxcala |
| connecting roads | 397–400 | 3 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-119 | 400–430 | 30 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 430–431 | 1 | Puebla |
| PUE 148 | 431–458 | 27 | Puebla |
| local roads | 458–459 | 1 | Puebla |
- Mile 281 of this route: Oaxaca → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 373 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 419 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
Stops between Huatulco and Tetela de Ocampo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Estatal de Arte Popular de Oaxaca (mile 167), Museo Taurino de Huamantla (mile 382), Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla (mile 432)
- Nature and outdoors: Mermejita (mile 35), Benito Juárez National Park (mile 181), Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve (mile 290)
- Museums and history: Zaachila (mile 166), Museo Estatal de Arte Popular de Oaxaca (mile 167), Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán (mile 175), Museo Taurino de Huamantla (mile 382)
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.
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.
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.
Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán
An example of New Spanish Baroque architecture, the Church and Convent of Santo Domingo de Guzmán in Oaxaca de Juárez traces back to 1551, when the city council granted 24 lots to the Dominican Order for a convent.
Benito Juárez National Park
Hikers heading just north of Oaxaca City reach Benito Juárez National Park, where trails cross roughly 2,737 hectares of pine and oak. La Coronilla, a moderate loop, runs about 5 km.
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.
Museo Taurino de Huamantla
Next to Huamantla's La Taurina bullring, the Museo Taurino occupies an 18th-century building and since 1982 has displayed bullfighters' costumes, vintage posters, scale models of Mexican bullrings and murals about the Huamantlada.
Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla
In the Sierra Norte de Puebla, the sanctuary of Nuestro Padre Jesús in Aquixtla draws thousands of pilgrims during the year who come to give thanks for favors received.
More drives to Tetela de Ocampo
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- Otumba to Tetela de Ocampo
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- Atlixco to Tetela de Ocampo
- Actopan to Tetela de Ocampo
From Huatulco to other places in Mexico
- Huatulco to Capulalpam de Méndez
- Huatulco to San Juan Chamula
- Huatulco to Chipilo
- Huatulco to San Miguel, Morelos
- Huatulco to Ocuituco
- Huatulco to Oaxtepec
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Huatulco to Tetela de Ocampo?
About 8 h 52 min of driving without stops, over 459 miles.
What is the driving distance from Huatulco to Tetela de Ocampo?
About 459 miles (738 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 Huatulco to Tetela de Ocampo?
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 Huatulco to Tetela de Ocampo?
The U.S. State Department rates Oaxaca Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Huatulco to Tetela de Ocampo use?
In order: MEX-200, MEX-175D, MEX-175, MEX-190, MEX-135D, MEX-136, MEX-119 and PUE 148. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Huatulco to Tetela de Ocampo?
Closest to the road: Museo Estatal de Arte Popular de Oaxaca (folk art museum, mile 167, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo Taurino de Huamantla (bullfighting museum, mile 382, 0.7 mi from the route); Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla (sanctuary, mile 432, 0.7 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.