Ixtenco to Mazunte is about 354 road miles (569 km): roughly 6 h 26 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Total distance | 354 mi (569 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 26 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-140D → 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-140D, MEX-150D, MEX-135D, MEX-175D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.1 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.
Driving Ixtenco to Mazunte: the shape of the trip
MEX-135D (151 mi) and MEX-175D (64 mi) carry about 61% of the 354 miles. It runs through 3 states: Tlaxcala, Puebla, Oaxaca. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-140D, MEX-150D and MEX-135D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Ixtenco to Mazunte
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-140D | 2–8 | 6 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| local roads | 8–50 | 42 | Puebla |
| MEX-135D | 50–201 | 151 | Puebla, Oaxaca |
| MEX-190 | 201–206 | 5 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 206–213 | 7 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-175 | 213–223 | 10 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 223–234 | 11 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-175 | 234–245 | 11 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 245–252 | 7 | Oaxaca |
| connecting roads | 252–256 | 4 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-175D | 256–320 | 64 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-200 | 320–349 | 29 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 349–354 | 5 | Oaxaca |
- Mile 4 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 105 of this route: Puebla → Oaxaca (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Mazunte
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Suchilquitongo (mile 190), Graphic Arts Institute of Oaxaca (mile 208), Museo Estatal de Arte Popular de Oaxaca (mile 216)
- Nature and outdoors: Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve (mile 93), Benito Juárez National Park (mile 201)
- Museums and history: Museo del Valle de Tehuacán (mile 79), Suchilquitongo (mile 190), Archaeological Zone of Atzompa (mile 205), Graphic Arts Institute of Oaxaca (mile 208), Museo Estatal de Arte Popular de Oaxaca (mile 216), Zaachila (mile 217)
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
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
Locals call this Zapotec hilltop city Cerro de la Campana; it flourished between about 300 and 800 AD in the northern Etla Valley. Tomb 5, excavated in 1985, holds murals and stucco carvings counted among ancient Mexico's finest funerary art.
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.
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
Excavated tombs draw visitors to Zaachila, a former Zapotec city. The best known is Tomb 1, where stucco figures depict the people who were buried there.
In Mazunte itself
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.
More drives to Mazunte
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From Ixtenco to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ixtenco to Mazunte?
About 6 h 26 min of driving without stops, over 354 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ixtenco to Mazunte?
About 354 miles (569 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 Ixtenco to Mazunte?
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 Ixtenco to Mazunte?
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 Ixtenco to Mazunte use?
In order: MEX-140D, 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 Ixtenco to Mazunte?
Closest to the road: Suchilquitongo (archaeological site, mile 190, 0.3 mi from the route); Graphic Arts Institute of Oaxaca (art museum, mile 208, 1 mi from the route); Museo Estatal de Arte Popular de Oaxaca (folk art museum, mile 216, 0.2 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.