The Wayro route from Tequisquiapan to Mazunte is 536 miles (863 km), about 9 h 12 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 536 mi (863 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 12 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-120 → MEX-57D → MEX-M40D → MEX-150D → MEX-135D → MEX-190 → MEX-175 → MEX-175D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Tlaxcala, Puebla, Oaxaca |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, MEX-150D, MEX-135D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.4 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.
On the road from Tequisquiapan to Mazunte
MEX-135D (151 mi) and MEX-M40D (106 mi) carry about 48% of the 536 miles. It runs through 6 states: Querétaro, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Tlaxcala, Puebla, Oaxaca. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-57D, MEX-M40D and MEX-150D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tequisquiapan to Mazunte, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-120 | 1–13 | 12 | Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 13–14 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57D | 14–56 | 42 | Querétaro, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 56–57 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-M40D | 57–163 | 106 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 163–164 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 164–233 | 69 | Puebla |
| MEX-135D | 233–384 | 151 | Puebla, Oaxaca |
| MEX-190 | 384–389 | 5 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 389–395 | 6 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-175 | 395–406 | 11 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 406–416 | 10 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-175 | 416–428 | 12 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 428–435 | 7 | Oaxaca |
| connecting roads | 435–439 | 4 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-175D | 439–503 | 64 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-200 | 503–531 | 28 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 531–536 | 5 | Oaxaca |
- Mile 23 of this route: Querétaro → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 56 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 86 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 99 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 117 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 129 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 137 of this route: Hidalgo → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 160 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 285 of this route: Puebla → Oaxaca (state line)
Stops between Tequisquiapan and Mazunte
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teatro Macedonio Alcalá (mile 391), Museo Estatal de Arte Popular de Oaxaca (mile 399)
- Nature and outdoors: Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve (mile 275), Benito Juárez National Park (mile 384)
- Museums and history: Teotihuacan (mile 117), Cacaxtla (mile 169), Museo Regional de la Revolución Mexicana (mile 183), Archaeological Zone of Atzompa (mile 388), Monte Albán (mile 391), Teatro Macedonio Alcalá (mile 391), Museo Estatal de Arte Popular de Oaxaca (mile 399)
Teotihuacan
Built between the 1st and 7th centuries AD, this UNESCO-listed ancient city lines the Avenue of the Dead, where you can walk between the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon and the Temple of the Feathered Serpent.
Cacaxtla
Built on a hill rising above the Tlaxcala-Puebla valley, Cacaxtla is known for its pre-Hispanic murals on the Gran Basamento, a large platform now sheltered under a roof. INAH manages it together with nearby Xochitécatl.
Museo Regional de la Revolución Mexicana
The Serdán family home in downtown Puebla, now the Museo Regional de la Revolución Mexicana, recalls Aquiles, Máximo and Carmen Serdán and the start of the 1910 Revolution. It opened in 1960.
Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve
Cactus diversity reaches one of its peaks in the Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Valley, a dry landscape shared by Puebla and Oaxaca. Ancient canals, wells, terraces and dams show how people managed its scarce water.
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.
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.
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.
Teatro Macedonio Alcalá
In the center of Oaxaca de Juárez, Teatro Macedonio Alcalá is a performance venue built in 1909 in the Art Nouveau style.
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.
Once you reach 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.
More drives to Mazunte
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From Tequisquiapan to other places in Mexico
- Tequisquiapan to Cuitzeo
- Tequisquiapan to Ihuatzio
- Tequisquiapan to Cuanajo
- Tequisquiapan to Tócuaro
- Tequisquiapan to Pacanda
- Tequisquiapan to Zirahuén
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Tequisquiapan to Mazunte?
About 9 h 12 min of driving without stops, over 536 miles.
How far is Mazunte from Tequisquiapan by car?
About 536 miles (863 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 Tequisquiapan 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 Tequisquiapan to Mazunte?
The U.S. State Department rates Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Oaxaca Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tequisquiapan to Mazunte use?
In order: MEX-120, MEX-57D, MEX-M40D, 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.
Where can you stop on the way from Tequisquiapan to Mazunte?
Closest to the road: Cacaxtla (archaeological site, mile 169, 2 mi from the route); Teatro Macedonio Alcalá (opera house, mile 391, 0.7 mi from the route); Museo Estatal de Arte Popular de Oaxaca (folk art museum, mile 399, 0.2 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.