The Wayro route from Teziutlán to Capulalpam de Méndez is 298 miles (479 km), about 5 h 29 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 298 mi (479 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 29 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-129D → MEX-140D → MEX-135D → MEX-190 → MEX-175 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla, Tlaxcala, Oaxaca |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-129D, MEX-140D, MEX-150D, MEX-135D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.9 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.
Driving Teziutlán to Capulalpam de Méndez: the shape of the trip
MEX-135D (151 mi) and MEX-129D (39 mi) carry about 64% of the 298 miles. It runs through 3 states: Puebla, Tlaxcala, Oaxaca. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-129D, MEX-140D and MEX-150D. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Teziutlán to Capulalpam de Méndez, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Puebla |
| MEX-129D | 2–41 | 39 | Puebla |
| MEX-140D | 41–55 | 14 | Puebla, Tlaxcala |
| connecting roads | 55–57 | 2 | Tlaxcala |
| local roads | 57–96 | 39 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 96–97 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-135D | 97–248 | 151 | Puebla, Oaxaca |
| MEX-190 | 248–258 | 10 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-175 | 258–292 | 34 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 292–298 | 6 | Oaxaca |
- Mile 47 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 57 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 151 of this route: Puebla → Oaxaca (state line)
Places worth a stop between Teziutlán and Capulalpam de Méndez
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Suchilquitongo (mile 236), Oaxaca Cathedral (mile 254)
- Nature and outdoors: Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve (mile 139), Benito Juárez National Park (mile 248)
- Museums and history: Museo del Valle de Tehuacán (mile 126), Suchilquitongo (mile 236), Oaxaca Cathedral (mile 254)
Museo del Valle de Tehuacán
Inside an 18th-century former Carmelite convent in Tehuacán, the Valley of Tehuacán Museum opened in 2002 and focuses on the history of corn and its ties to the valley's early peoples.
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.
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.
Oaxaca Cathedral
Oaxaca Cathedral, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, is the seat of the Catholic Archdiocese of Antequera, Oaxaca. Construction began around 1535, and the church was consecrated on July 12, 1733.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Teziutlán to Capulalpam de Méndez?
About 5 h 29 min of driving without stops, over 298 miles.
What is the driving distance from Teziutlán to Capulalpam de Méndez?
About 298 miles (479 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 Teziutlán to Capulalpam de Méndez?
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 Teziutlán to Capulalpam de Méndez?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala 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 Teziutlán to Capulalpam de Méndez?
In order: MEX-129D, MEX-140D, MEX-135D, MEX-190 and MEX-175. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Teziutlán to Capulalpam de Méndez?
Closest to the road: Museo del Valle de Tehuacán (museum, mile 126, 3 mi from the route); Suchilquitongo (archaeological site, mile 236, 0.3 mi from the route); Oaxaca Cathedral (cathedral, mile 254, 0.6 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.