Puerto Escondido to San Miguel, Morelos is about 375 road miles (603 km): roughly 6 h 41 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Total distance | 375 mi (603 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 41 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-200 → MEX-175D → MEX-175 → MEX-190 → MEX-135D → MEX-150D → PUE 438D |
| Mexican states on the route | Oaxaca, Puebla, Morelos |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-175D, MEX-135D, MEX-150D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.0 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 Puerto Escondido to San Miguel, Morelos is like
MEX-135D (151 mi) and MEX-175D (64 mi) carry about 57% of the 375 miles. It runs through 3 states: Oaxaca, Puebla, Morelos. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-175D, MEX-135D and MEX-150D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Puerto Escondido to San Miguel, Morelos, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-200 | 0–7 | 7 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-175D | 7–71 | 64 | Oaxaca |
| connecting roads | 71–75 | 4 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 75–81 | 6 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-175 | 81–93 | 12 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 93–103 | 10 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-175 | 103–117 | 14 | Oaxaca |
| connecting roads | 117–120 | 3 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-190 | 120–126 | 6 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-135D | 126–277 | 151 | Oaxaca, Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 277–319 | 42 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 319–320 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-190 | 320–335 | 15 | Puebla |
| local roads | 335–346 | 11 | Puebla |
| PUE 438D | 346–367 | 21 | Puebla |
| local roads | 367–375 | 8 | Puebla, Morelos |
- Mile 225 of this route: Oaxaca → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 373 of this route: Puebla → Morelos (state line)
Where to stop on the way to San Miguel, Morelos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Estatal de Arte Popular de Oaxaca (mile 111), Historic centre of Oaxaca (mile 117), Museo del Ferrocarril Mexicano del Sur (mile 119), Suchilquitongo (mile 137)
- Nature and outdoors: Benito Juárez National Park (mile 126), Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve (mile 234), Jardín Botánico Universitario de la Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (mile 329)
- Museums and history: Zaachila (mile 110), Museo Estatal de Arte Popular de Oaxaca (mile 111), Historic centre of Oaxaca (mile 117), Museo del Ferrocarril Mexicano del Sur (mile 119), Suchilquitongo (mile 137), Historic centre of Puebla (mile 335)
Zaachila
Excavated tombs draw visitors to Zaachila, a former Zapotec city. The best known is Tomb 1, where stucco figures depict the people who were 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.
Historic centre of Oaxaca
The historic center of Oaxaca de Juárez has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, listed together with the archaeological site of Monte Albán as an example of Spanish colonial town planning.
Museo del Ferrocarril Mexicano del Sur
Oaxaca City's old railroad station, built in the late 19th century, houses the Museo del Ferrocarril Mexicano del Sur, which reopened as an exhibition space in 2003.
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
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.
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.
Jardín Botánico Universitario de la Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla
On the Ciudad Universitaria campus of BUAP in Puebla, the university botanical garden covers about 10.7 hectares and was formerly named after Ignacio Rodríguez Alconedo.
Historic centre of Puebla
Laid out from scratch in 1531, Puebla's UNESCO-listed core is a grid of tile-covered houses, colonial churches and the 16th–17th-century cathedral, with the old archbishop's palace that houses the Palafox Library, established in 1646.
When you get to San Miguel, Morelos
Former convent of Saint Dominic de Guzmán
In the town of Hueyapan, the 16th-century church and former convent of Santo Domingo de Guzmán keeps original frescoes and moldings inside, around a modest cloister typical of its era.
Convento de San Juan Bautista
This convent in Tetela del Volcán, known for its carved wooden sacristy and light-filled cloister walks, was cleaned of soot left from its use as a barracks during the Mexican Revolution in a conservation project completed in 2009.
More drives to San Miguel, Morelos
- Cuernavaca to San Miguel, Morelos
- Zacatelco to San Miguel, Morelos
- Mexico City to San Miguel, Morelos
- Tlaxcala to San Miguel, Morelos
- Chiautempan to San Miguel, Morelos
- Apizaco to San Miguel, Morelos
From Puerto Escondido to other places in Mexico
- Puerto Escondido to Tlacotalpan
- Puerto Escondido to Boca del Cielo
- Puerto Escondido to Ixtenco
- Puerto Escondido to Huejotzingo
- Puerto Escondido to Tlaxco
- Puerto Escondido to Zacualpan de Amilpas
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Puerto Escondido to San Miguel, Morelos?
About 6 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 375 miles.
How far is San Miguel, Morelos from Puerto Escondido by car?
About 375 miles (603 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 Puerto Escondido to San Miguel, Morelos?
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 Puerto Escondido to San Miguel, Morelos?
The U.S. State Department rates Oaxaca Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Puerto Escondido to San Miguel, Morelos?
In order: MEX-200, MEX-175D, MEX-175, MEX-190, MEX-135D, MEX-150D and PUE 438D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Puerto Escondido and San Miguel, Morelos?
Closest to the road: Museo Estatal de Arte Popular de Oaxaca (folk art museum, mile 111, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo del Ferrocarril Mexicano del Sur (museum, mile 119, 0.3 mi from the route); Suchilquitongo (archaeological site, mile 137, 0.3 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.