The Wayro route from Oaxtepec to Tetela de Ocampo is 162 miles (261 km), about 3 h 20 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 162 mi (261 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 20 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-160 → PUE 438D → MEX-190D → MEX-190 → MEX-119D → MEX-117D → MEX-119 → PUE 148 |
| Mexican states on the route | Morelos (Level 3), Puebla (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-160D, MEX-190D, MEX-119D, MEX-117D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.5 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.
What the drive from Oaxtepec to Tetela de Ocampo is like
PUE 438D (35 mi) and MEX-119 (32 mi) carry about 41% of the 162 miles. MEX-190D, MEX-119D, MEX-117D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-160, MEX-190, MEX-119 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Morelos, Puebla, Tlaxcala. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Oaxtepec to Tetela de Ocampo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Morelos |
| connecting roads | 4–6 | 2 | Morelos |
| MEX-160 | 6–22 | 16 | Morelos |
| PUE 438D | 22–57 | 35 | Morelos, Puebla |
| MEX-190D | 57–67 | 10 | Puebla |
| MEX-190 | 67–78 | 11 | Puebla |
| MEX-119D | 78–88 | 10 | Puebla, Tlaxcala |
| MEX-117D | 88–99 | 11 | Tlaxcala |
| connecting roads | 99–102 | 3 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-119 | 102–134 | 32 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| PUE 148 | 134–162 | 28 | Puebla |
- Mile 30 of this route: Morelos → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 81 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 122 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
Stops between Oaxtepec and Tetela de Ocampo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla (mile 135)
- Nature and outdoors: La Malinche National Park (mile 92)
- Museums and history: Las Pilas archaeological site (mile 21), Chalcatzingo (mile 22), Museo Regional de Cholula (mile 71), La Constancia Mexicana (mile 75), Museo Nacional de Antropología e Historia de Tlaxcala (mile 90)
Templo y Exconvento de San Juan Bautista de Yecapixtla
The 16th-century church and former monastery of San Juan Bautista in Yecapixtla belongs to the Monasteries on the Slopes of Popocatepetl, inscribed by UNESCO in 1994 as early missionary architecture with large open courtyards.
Las Pilas archaeological site
Set inside a bathing park in Jonacatepec, Las Pilas was a ceremonial center devoted to water, where inhabitants built channels to collect and store underground water for irrigation; burials were found within the channel system.
Chalcatzingo
At the foot of Cerro Chalcatzingo in eastern Morelos, this early site is known for stone reliefs carved mainly between 700 and 500 BC, some among the region's earliest stone sculpture and several in Olmec style, spread across the hillside.
Great Pyramid of Cholula
Under a hilltop church dedicated to the Virgin of los Remedios lies Tlachihualtepetl, a pyramid built in superimposed stages with a base about 400 meters per side. Excavations have opened roughly 8 km of tunnels inside the mound.
Museo Regional de Cholula
Right beside the Great Pyramid and archaeological zone of Cholula, this public museum displays collections ranging from pre-Hispanic and colonial art to contemporary and folk art.
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.
Museo Nacional de Antropología e Historia de Tlaxcala
Set in the cloisters of Tlaxcala's former Franciscan convent, founded in 1528, the regional museum (Museo Regional de Tlaxcala) traces the state from paleontology and pre-Hispanic cultures through the colonial era to the Revolution, with pottery, sculpture and paintings.
La Malinche National Park
Tlaxcala's La Malinche National Park surrounds the inactive Matlalcuéyetl volcano, with pine, oak and fir forests on its slopes, hiking trails, birdwatching, and stone cabins and campsites at the Malintzi Vacation Center.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Oaxtepec to Tetela de Ocampo?
About 3 h 20 min of driving without stops, over 162 miles.
How far is Tetela de Ocampo from Oaxtepec by car?
About 162 miles (261 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 Oaxtepec 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 Oaxtepec to Tetela de Ocampo?
The U.S. State Department rates Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel; 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 Oaxtepec to Tetela de Ocampo use?
In order: MEX-160, PUE 438D, MEX-190D, MEX-190, MEX-119D, MEX-117D, MEX-119 and PUE 148. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Oaxtepec and Tetela de Ocampo?
Closest to the road: Museo Regional de Cholula (anthropology museum, mile 71, 1 mi from the route); Great Pyramid of Cholula (pyramid, mile 71, 2 mi from the route); Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla (sanctuary, mile 135, 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 mile 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 (roughly 2 to 7 miles depending on the type, farther for World Heritage sites): at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, with no more than five of one type, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place and city 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.