By road, Puebla and Mazunte are about 356 miles (573 km) apart, or roughly 6 h 17 min of driving.
| Total distance | 356 mi (573 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 17 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-150D → MEX-135D → MEX-190 → MEX-175 → MEX-175D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla, Oaxaca |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-150D, MEX-135D, MEX-175D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.2 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 Puebla to Mazunte: the shape of the trip
MEX-135D (151 mi) and MEX-175D (64 mi) carry about 60% of the 356 miles. It runs through 2 states: Puebla, Oaxaca. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-150D, MEX-135D and MEX-175D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Puebla to Mazunte: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 4–6 | 2 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 6–53 | 47 | Puebla |
| MEX-135D | 53–204 | 151 | Puebla, Oaxaca |
| MEX-190 | 204–209 | 5 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 209–215 | 6 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-175 | 215–226 | 11 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 226–236 | 10 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-175 | 236–248 | 12 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 248–255 | 7 | Oaxaca |
| connecting roads | 255–258 | 3 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-175D | 258–322 | 64 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-200 | 322–351 | 29 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 351–356 | 5 | Oaxaca |
- Mile 109 of this route: Puebla → Oaxaca (state line)
Places worth a stop between Puebla and Mazunte
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Suchilquitongo (mile 192), Basilica of Nuestra Señora de Soledad (mile 210), Museo Estatal de Arte Popular de Oaxaca (mile 219)
- Nature and outdoors: La Malinche National Park (mile 11), Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve (mile 96), Benito Juárez National Park (mile 203)
- Museums and history: Museo del Valle de Tehuacán (mile 81), Suchilquitongo (mile 192), Basilica of Nuestra Señora de Soledad (mile 210), Zaachila (mile 219), Museo Estatal de Arte Popular de Oaxaca (mile 219)
La Malinche National Park
Hiking trails, birdwatching, and stone cabins and campsites at the Malintzi Vacation Center draw visitors to La Malinche National Park in Tlaxcala.
Museo del Valle de Tehuacán
Inside an 18th-century former Carmelite convent in Tehuacán, the Valley of Tehuacán Museum opened in 2002 and focuses on 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
From around 300 to 800 AD, a Zapotec city thrived on a hilltop in the northern Etla Valley. Locals know the site as Cerro de la Campana.
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.
Basilica of Nuestra Señora de Soledad
Built between 1682 and 1690, the Basilica of Nuestra Señora de Soledad in Oaxaca de Juárez is a sanctuary dedicated to Our Lady of Solitude, patron saint of Oaxaca.
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.
Arriving in Mazunte
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.
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From Puebla to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Puebla to Mazunte?
About 6 h 17 min of driving without stops, over 356 miles.
What is the driving distance from Puebla to Mazunte?
About 356 miles (573 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 Puebla 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 Puebla to Mazunte?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Oaxaca Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Puebla to Mazunte?
In order: MEX-150D, MEX-135D, MEX-190, MEX-175, MEX-175D and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Puebla and Mazunte?
Closest to the road: Suchilquitongo (archaeological site, mile 192, 0.4 mi from the route); Basilica of Nuestra Señora de Soledad (church, mile 210, 0.5 mi from the route); Museo Estatal de Arte Popular de Oaxaca (folk art museum, mile 219, 0.1 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.