Cities Near Oaxaca
Cities near Oaxaca, Mexico: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Tuxtepec, Ciudad de Huajuapan de León, Tehuacán. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Oaxaca, Mexico is Tuxtepec, about 81 mi (130 km) away — roughly 1 hr 53 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuxtepec | 81 mi / 130 km | 1 hr 53 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Ciudad de Huajuapan de León | 86 mi / 139 km | 2 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Tehuacán | 106 mi / 171 km | 2 hr 28 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Salina Cruz | 118 mi / 191 km | 2 hr 45 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Juchitán de Zaragoza | 121 mi / 194 km | 2 hr 49 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Orizaba | 126 mi / 203 km | 2 hr 56 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Córdoba | 126 mi / 203 km | 2 hr 56 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Acayucan | 134 mi / 216 km | 3 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| San Andrés Tuxtla | 138 mi / 222 km | 3 hr 12 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Veracruz | 151 mi / 243 km | 3 hr 31 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Oaxaca
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Tuxtepec, Ciudad de Huajuapan de León. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Oaxaca
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Tehuacán, Salina Cruz, Juchitán de Zaragoza, Orizaba, Córdoba. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Oaxaca include Tuxtepec, Ciudad de Huajuapan de León, Tehuacán, Salina Cruz, Juchitán de Zaragoza. The closest is Tuxtepec, about 81 miles (130 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
More about Oaxaca
Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Tuxtepec
- → Best time to visit Ciudad de Huajuapan de León
- → Best time to visit Tehuacán
- → Best time to visit Salina Cruz
- → Best time to visit Juchitán de Zaragoza
- → Best time to visit Orizaba
- → Best time to visit Córdoba
- → Best time to visit Acayucan
- → Best time to visit San Andrés Tuxtla
- → Best time to visit Veracruz