Day trip from Oaxaca to Puebla
Puebla lies 271 km (168 mi) north-west of Oaxaca, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 271 km (168 mi) apart, Puebla is a realistic day trip from Oaxaca: about 4 h 24 min each way by road.
| Oaxaca | Puebla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 255,029 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 1,571 m (5,154 ft) | 2,166 m (7,106 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Postal codes | 21700–94916 | 15020–96670 |
What to see in Puebla
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Historic Centre of Puebla.
Where to book tours and tickets in Puebla
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Staying in Puebla
Our booking partner lists 302 places to stay in Puebla. Of the 224 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (89), and 22 are five-star. Across 151 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 66,357 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Puebla
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Common questions
How far is Puebla from Oaxaca?
271 km (168 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Oaxaca; by road roughly 330 km (205 mi).
How long does it take to get from Oaxaca to Puebla by road?
About 4 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Oaxaca and Puebla?
No, both are on America/Mexico_City at the moment.
Where can I stay in Puebla?
Our booking partner lists 302 places to stay in Puebla, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.