The Wayro route from Oaxaca to Valle de Bravo is 373 miles (601 km), about 6 h 16 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 373 mi (601 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 16 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-190 → MEX-135D → MEX-150D → Viaducto → Periférico → MEX-134D → MEX-A6D → MEX-A7D |
| Mexican states on the route | Oaxaca, Puebla, State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-135D, MEX-150D, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.9 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 Oaxaca to Valle de Bravo: the shape of the trip
MEX-135D (151 mi) and MEX-150D (117 mi) carry about 72% of the 373 miles. It runs through 4 states: Oaxaca, Puebla, State of Mexico, Mexico City. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-135D, MEX-150D and MEX-134D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Oaxaca to Valle de Bravo, road by road
| 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 | 158–275 | 117 | Puebla, State of Mexico |
| local roads | 275–280 | 5 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 280–281 | 1 | Mexico City |
| Viaducto | 281–288 | 7 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 288–289 | 1 | Mexico City |
| Periférico | 289–292 | 3 | Mexico City, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 292–294 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 294–299 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 299–300 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-134D | 300–320 | 20 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A6D | 320–336 | 16 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A7D | 336–355 | 19 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 355–373 | 18 | State of Mexico |
- Mile 107 of this route: Oaxaca → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 245 of this route: Puebla → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 278 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 291 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
Places worth a stop between Oaxaca and Valle de Bravo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Acuario Inbursa (mile 291)
- Nature and outdoors: Benito Juárez National Park (mile 7), Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve (mile 116), Bosencheve National Park (mile 355)
- Museums and history: Fort Guadalupe (mile 207), Museo Archivo de la Fotografía (mile 284)
- With kids: Acuario Inbursa (mile 291)
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.
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.
Museo Archivo de la Fotografía
Housed in the late-16th-century Casa de las Ajaracas on Guatemala Street, the Museo Archivo de la Fotografía preserves, studies and exhibits photographs in Mexico City's historic center.
Equestrian statue of Charles IV of Spain
Cast by Manuel Tolsá between 1796 and 1803, this bronze equestrian statue in Mexico City honors King Charles IV of Spain.
Diana the Huntress Fountain
Unveiled in 1942, the Diana the Huntress Fountain by Enrique Alciati stands in a roundabout on Paseo de la Reforma between Colonia Cuauhtémoc and Colonia Juárez.
Acuario Inbursa
In the Nuevo Polanco area of Mexico City, Acuario Inbursa spreads across about 3,500 square meters of exhibits holding some 1.6 million liters of seawater.
Bosencheve National Park
Straddling Michoacán and the State of Mexico, Bosencheve National Park was established in 1940 and protects roughly 146 square kilometers of land.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Oaxaca to Valle de Bravo?
About 6 h 16 min of driving without stops, over 373 miles.
How far is Valle de Bravo from Oaxaca by car?
About 373 miles (601 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 Valle de Bravo?
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 Valle de Bravo?
The U.S. State Department rates Oaxaca Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Oaxaca to Valle de Bravo?
In order: MEX-190, MEX-135D, MEX-150D, Viaducto, Periférico, MEX-134D, MEX-A6D and MEX-A7D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Oaxaca and Valle de Bravo?
Closest to the road: Fort Guadalupe (fort, mile 207, 2 mi from the route); Diana the Huntress Fountain (sculpture, mile 290, 2 mi from the route); Acuario Inbursa (public aquarium, mile 291, 0.6 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.