Plan on about 7 h 44 min of driving for the 432-mile (695 km) trip from Córdoba, Mexico to Ocosingo, before any stops.
| Total distance | 432 mi (695 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 44 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-150 → MEX-150D → MEX-145D → MEX-180D → MEX-180 → MEX-187D → MEX-190 → MEX-190D → MEX-199 |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D, MEX-187D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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.
What the drive from Córdoba to Ocosingo is like
MEX-187D (123 mi) and MEX-199 (51 mi) carry about 40% of the 432 miles. It runs through 3 states: Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-150D, MEX-145D and MEX-180D. Of the 7 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Córdoba to Ocosingo: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-150 | 0–4 | 4 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150D | 4–32 | 28 | Veracruz |
| local roads | 32–142 | 110 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 142–174 | 32 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 174–194 | 20 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 194–199 | 5 | Veracruz |
| MEX-187D | 199–322 | 123 | Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 322–330 | 8 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 330–339 | 9 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 339–344 | 5 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190D | 344–372 | 28 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 372–380 | 8 | Chiapas |
| MEX-199 | 380–431 | 51 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 431–432 | 1 | Chiapas |
- Mile 261 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 268 of this route: Tabasco → Chiapas (state line)
Places worth a stop between Córdoba and Ocosingo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Regional Museum of Anthropology and History of Chiapas (mile 336)
- Museums and history: Huatusco (mile 25), Museo de la Ciudad (mile 333), Regional Museum of Anthropology and History of Chiapas (mile 336), La Pila fountain (mile 345), Chiapa de Corzo (mile 345), Casa Na Bolom (mile 373)
- With kids: Zoológico Miguél Álvarez del Toro (mile 340)
Huatusco
Above the Atoyac River in Carrillo Puerto, Cuauhtochco has a Mexica-era temple that still keeps original surface finishes. Expect no visitor facilities, and consider hiring a local guide.
Museo de la Ciudad
Tuxtla Gutiérrez's city museum covers the history and growth of the city with three permanent exhibits and a temporary gallery, in a building whose site once briefly served as a bullring.
Regional Museum of Anthropology and History of Chiapas
Two main halls cover Chiapas's Mesoamerican archaeology and the state's history since the Spanish conquest at this regional museum of anthropology and history in Tuxtla Gutiérrez.
Zoológico Miguél Álvarez del Toro
Tuxtla Gutiérrez's zoo, named for Miguel Álvarez del Toro, dates back to 1942, when it opened as the Zoológico de Tuxtla Gutiérrez.
La Pila fountain
Built of brick in a diamond shape in 1562, La Pila fountain in the square of Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas, is an example of Mudéjar-Renaissance style.
Chiapa de Corzo
Near the town of Chiapa de Corzo in Chiapas lies a pre-Columbian archaeological site of the same name that grew into a regional center around 700–500 BCE, during the Middle Formative period.
Casa Na Bolom
Once the home of archaeologist Frans Blom and photographer Gertrude Duby Blom, Casa Na Bolom in San Cristóbal de las Casas occupies an 1891 building and shows pre-Hispanic, textile, ethnographic and colonial collections.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Córdoba, Mexico to Ocosingo?
About 7 h 44 min of driving without stops, over 432 miles.
How far is Ocosingo from Córdoba, Mexico by car?
About 432 miles (695 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 Córdoba to Ocosingo?
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 Córdoba to Ocosingo?
The U.S. State Department rates Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Chiapas Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Córdoba to Ocosingo?
In order: MEX-150, MEX-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D, MEX-180, MEX-187D, MEX-190, MEX-190D and MEX-199. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Córdoba and Ocosingo?
Closest to the road: Museo de la Ciudad (museum, mile 333, 1 mi from the route); Regional Museum of Anthropology and History of Chiapas (museum, mile 336, 0.7 mi from the route); Casa Na Bolom (museum, mile 373, 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.