The Wayro route from Tehuacán to Mazunte is 277 miles (446 km), about 5 h 3 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 277 mi (446 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 3 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-135D → MEX-190 → MEX-175 → MEX-175D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla, Oaxaca |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-135D, MEX-175D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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.
On the road from Tehuacán to Mazunte
MEX-135D (121 mi) and MEX-175D (64 mi) carry about 67% of the 277 miles. It runs through 2 states: Puebla, Oaxaca. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-135D and MEX-175D. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Tehuacán to Mazunte
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Puebla |
| MEX-135D | 4–125 | 121 | Puebla, Oaxaca |
| MEX-190 | 125–130 | 5 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 130–136 | 6 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-175 | 136–147 | 11 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 147–157 | 10 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-175 | 157–169 | 12 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 169–176 | 7 | Oaxaca |
| connecting roads | 176–180 | 4 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-175D | 180–244 | 64 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-200 | 244–273 | 29 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 273–277 | 4 | Oaxaca |
- Mile 26 of this route: Puebla → Oaxaca (state line)
What to see on the way from Tehuacán to Mazunte
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Suchilquitongo (mile 114), Planetario Nundehui (mile 131), Museo Estatal de Arte Popular de Oaxaca (mile 140)
- Nature and outdoors: Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve (mile 17), Benito Juárez National Park (mile 125)
- Museums and history: Suchilquitongo (mile 114), Planetario Nundehui (mile 131), Monte Albán (mile 132), Zaachila (mile 140), Museo Estatal de Arte Popular de Oaxaca (mile 140)
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
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.
Planetario Nundehui
Built through a sister-city agreement between Palo Alto, California, and Oaxaca de Juárez, the Nundehui Planetarium opened in 1976 high on Cerro del Fortín, north of the Guelaguetza Auditorium.
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.
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.
In Mazunte itself
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.
More drives to Mazunte
- Capulalpam de Méndez to Mazunte
- Tuxtepec to Mazunte
- Córdoba, Mexico to Mazunte
- Huamantla to Mazunte
- Ixtenco to Mazunte
- Puebla to Mazunte
From Tehuacán to other places in Mexico
- Tehuacán to Córdoba
- Tehuacán to Huejotzingo
- Tehuacán to Tlaxcala
- Tehuacán to Calpulalpan
- Tehuacán to Otumba
- Tehuacán to Tepoztlán
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tehuacán to Mazunte?
About 5 h 3 min of driving without stops, over 277 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tehuacán to Mazunte?
About 277 miles (446 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 Tehuacán 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 Tehuacán 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 Tehuacán to Mazunte?
In order: 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 Tehuacán and Mazunte?
Closest to the road: Suchilquitongo (archaeological site, mile 114, 0.4 mi from the route); Planetario Nundehui (museum, mile 131, 0.6 mi from the route); Museo Estatal de Arte Popular de Oaxaca (folk art museum, mile 140, 0.0 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.