The Wayro route from Puebla to Oaxaca is 211 miles (340 km), about 3 h 23 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 211 mi (340 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 23 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-150D → MEX-135D → MEX-190 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla, Oaxaca |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-150D, MEX-135D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
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 Puebla–Oaxaca drive in a few lines
MEX-135D (151 mi) and MEX-150D (47 mi) carry about 94% of the 211 miles. It runs through 2 states: Puebla, Oaxaca. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-150D and MEX-135D. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Puebla to Oaxaca: 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 | 209–211 | 2 | Oaxaca |
- Mile 109 of this route: Puebla → Oaxaca (state line)
Stops between Puebla and Oaxaca
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Suchilquitongo (mile 192)
- 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)
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
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
In 2018 UNESCO inscribed the arid Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Valley, which spans Puebla and Oaxaca, as a mixed World Heritage site. A major center of cactus diversity, it also keeps ancient canals, terraces and dams.
Suchilquitongo
Tomb 5 at Cerro de la Campana, excavated in 1985, holds murals and stucco carvings ranked among the finest funerary art of ancient Mexico. The Zapotec site crowns a hill in the northern Etla Valley.
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.
In Oaxaca itself
Monte Albán
Carved into a mountaintop above the Valley of Oaxaca, Monte Albán was a Zapotec capital for some 1,300 years; visitors walk a 300-meter ceremonial plaza lined with temples, a ball court, tombs and carved reliefs. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Puebla to Oaxaca?
About 3 h 23 min of driving without stops, over 211 miles.
How far is Oaxaca from Puebla by car?
About 211 miles (340 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 Oaxaca?
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 Oaxaca?
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 Oaxaca?
In order: MEX-150D, MEX-135D and MEX-190. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Puebla to Oaxaca?
Closest to the road: Museo del Valle de Tehuacán (museum, mile 81, 3 mi from the route); Suchilquitongo (archaeological site, mile 192, 0.4 mi from the route); Benito Juárez National Park (national park, mile 203, 3 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.