Day trip from Oaxaca to Cholula
Cholula lies 278 km (173 mi) north-west of Oaxaca, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 278 km (173 mi) apart, Cholula is a realistic day trip from Oaxaca: about 4 h 32 min each way by road.
| Oaxaca | Cholula | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 255,029 | 292,881 |
| Elevation | 1,571 m (5,154 ft) | 2,156 m (7,073 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Postal codes | 21700–94916 | 43280–80784 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Cholula
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Staying in Cholula
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Common questions
How far is Cholula from Oaxaca?
278 km (173 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Oaxaca; by road roughly 340 km (211 mi).
How long does it take to get from Oaxaca to Cholula by road?
About 4 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Oaxaca and Cholula?
No, both are on America/Mexico_City at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.