Santa Catarina Juquila to San Miguel, Morelos is about 375 road miles (603 km): roughly 7 h 27 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance | 375 mi (603 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 27 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-131 → MEX-190 → MEX-135D → MEX-150D → PUE 438D |
| Mexican states on the route | Oaxaca, Puebla, Morelos |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | 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.
How the Santa Catarina Juquila to San Miguel, Morelos drive plays out
MEX-135D (151 mi) and MEX-131 (81 mi) carry about 62% of the 375 miles. It runs through 3 states: Oaxaca, Puebla, Morelos. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-135D and MEX-150D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Santa Catarina Juquila to San Miguel, Morelos
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–19 | 19 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-131 | 19–78 | 59 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 78–82 | 4 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-131 | 82–104 | 22 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 104–120 | 16 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-190 | 120–126 | 6 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-135D | 126–277 | 151 | Oaxaca, Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 277–320 | 43 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 320–321 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-190 | 321–336 | 15 | Puebla |
| local roads | 336–346 | 10 | Puebla |
| PUE 438D | 346–368 | 22 | Puebla |
| local roads | 368–375 | 7 | Puebla, Morelos |
- Mile 225 of this route: Oaxaca → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 373 of this route: Puebla → Morelos (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Santa Catarina Juquila and San Miguel, Morelos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Rufino Tamayo, Oaxaca (mile 118)
- 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 331)
- Museums and history: Museo Estatal de Arte Popular de Oaxaca (mile 112), Museo Rufino Tamayo, Oaxaca (mile 118), Monte Albán (mile 119), Archaeological Zone of Atzompa (mile 122), Historic centre of Puebla (mile 336)
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.
Monastery of Santiago Apóstol, Cuilapan de Guerrero
In the town of Cuilapan de Guerrero, the fortress-like former monastery of Santiago Apóstol is easy to spot from the highway south of Oaxaca City toward Villa de Zaachila and draws Mexican and international visitors.
Museo Rufino Tamayo, Oaxaca
The Museo Rufino Tamayo is an art museum you can visit in the city of Oaxaca, in southern Mexico.
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.
Archaeological Zone of Atzompa
About 8 km west of Oaxaca City on Cerro del Bonete, in Santa María Atzompa, this archaeological site was a monumental complex that belonged to nearby Monte Albán.
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
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 Santa Catarina Juquila to other places in Mexico
- Santa Catarina Juquila to Huatulco
- Santa Catarina Juquila to Capulalpam de Méndez
- Santa Catarina Juquila to Tlacotalpan
- Santa Catarina Juquila to Ixtenco
- Santa Catarina Juquila to Chipilo
- Santa Catarina Juquila to Boca del Cielo
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Santa Catarina Juquila to San Miguel, Morelos?
About 7 h 27 min of driving without stops, over 375 miles.
How far is San Miguel, Morelos from Santa Catarina Juquila 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 Santa Catarina Juquila 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 Santa Catarina Juquila 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 Santa Catarina Juquila to San Miguel, Morelos?
In order: MEX-131, 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 Santa Catarina Juquila and San Miguel, Morelos?
Closest to the road: Monastery of Santiago Apóstol, Cuilapan de Guerrero (monastery, mile 112, 2 mi from the route); Museo Rufino Tamayo, Oaxaca (art museum, mile 118, 0.7 mi from the route); Jardín Botánico Universitario de la Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (botanical garden, mile 331, 2 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.