The Wayro route from Oaxaca to Moroleón is 472 miles (760 km), about 7 h 27 min of driving without stops.
| Total distance | 472 mi (760 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 27 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-190 → MEX-135D → MEX-150D → MEX-M40D → MEX-15D → MEX-43D → MEX-43 |
| Mexican states on the route | Oaxaca, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Michoacán, Guanajuato |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-135D, MEX-150D, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
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.
The Oaxaca–Moroleón drive in a few lines
MEX-135D (151 mi) and MEX-M40D (139 mi) carry about 61% of the 472 miles. It runs through 7 states: Oaxaca, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Michoacán, Guanajuato. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-135D, MEX-150D and MEX-M40D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Oaxaca and Moroleón
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-190 | 2–7 | 5 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-135D | 7–158 | 151 | Oaxaca, Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 158–227 | 69 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 227–228 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-M40D | 228–367 | 139 | Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 367–368 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-15D | 368–454 | 86 | State of Mexico, Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 454–455 | 1 | Michoacán |
| MEX-43D | 455–467 | 12 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 467–469 | 2 | Michoacán |
| MEX-43 | 469–472 | 3 | Michoacán, Guanajuato |
- Mile 107 of this route: Oaxaca → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 233 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 255 of this route: Tlaxcala → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 263 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 275 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 292 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 306 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 336 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 385 of this route: State of Mexico → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 470 of this route: Michoacán → Guanajuato (state line)
Stops between Oaxaca and Moroleón
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Suchilquitongo (mile 19), La Constancia Mexicana (mile 211)
- Nature and outdoors: Benito Juárez National Park (mile 7), Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve (mile 116), Rayón National Park (mile 388)
- Museums and history: Suchilquitongo (mile 19), Fort Guadalupe (mile 207), Puebla Cathedral (mile 208), La Constancia Mexicana (mile 211), Teotihuacan (mile 275), Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl (mile 323)
Benito Juárez National Park
Pine and oak forest covers about 2,737 hectares in Benito Juárez National Park, a short way north of Oaxaca City. Among its trails is La Coronilla, a loop of around 5 km at moderate difficulty.
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.
Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve
Cactus diversity reaches one of its peaks in the Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Valley, a dry landscape shared by Puebla and Oaxaca. Ancient canals, wells, terraces and dams show how people managed its scarce water.
Fort Guadalupe
Fort Guadalupe is a fort you'll find in the city of Puebla, within the Mexican state of the same name.
Puebla Cathedral
Consecrated in 1649, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception is the seat of the Archdiocese of Puebla and one of the key buildings in the city's UNESCO-listed historic center.
La Constancia Mexicana
A textile factory founded in 1835 in Puebla now houses the La Constancia museum complex, with a children's museum, a puppet house, a Mexican music museum, an automobile museum and a park of miniature world monuments.
Teotihuacan
Built between the 1st and 7th centuries AD, this UNESCO-listed ancient city lines the Avenue of the Dead, where you can walk between the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon and the Temple of the Feathered Serpent.
Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl
The Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl is an archaeological museum located in Tula de Allende, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
Rayón National Park
On the outskirts of Tlalpujahua, Parque Nacional Rayón is the gateway to the area's well-known butterfly reserves, which spread out to the south and west of the park.
More drives to Moroleón
- Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Moroleón
- Zacatecas to Moroleón
- Jerez, Zacatecas to Moroleón
- Fresnillo to Moroleón
- Durango to Moroleón
- Mazatlán to Moroleón
From Oaxaca to other places in Mexico
- Oaxaca to Orizaba
- Oaxaca to Córdoba, Mexico
- Oaxaca to Cholula
- Oaxaca to Zacatelco
- Oaxaca to Chiautempan
- Oaxaca to Apizaco
Continue Your Adventure
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Oaxaca to Moroleón?
About 7 h 27 min of driving without stops, over 472 miles.
What is the driving distance from Oaxaca to Moroleón?
About 472 miles (760 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 Oaxaca to Moroleón?
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 Oaxaca to Moroleón?
The U.S. State Department rates Oaxaca Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Oaxaca to Moroleón?
In order: MEX-190, MEX-135D, MEX-150D, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-43D and MEX-43. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Oaxaca and Moroleón?
Closest to the road: Suchilquitongo (archaeological site, mile 19, 0.4 mi from the route); La Constancia Mexicana (museum, mile 211, 0.4 mi from the route); Sala Histórica Quetzalcóatl (archaeological site, mile 323, 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.