By road, Huamantla and Ocosingo are about 530 miles (853 km) apart, or roughly 9 h 27 min of driving.
| Distance by road | 530 mi (853 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 27 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-136 → MEX-150D → MEX-145D → MEX-180D → MEX-180 → MEX-187D → MEX-190 → MEX-190D → MEX-199 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tlaxcala, Puebla, Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D, MEX-187D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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.
How the Huamantla to Ocosingo drive plays out
MEX-187D (122 mi) and MEX-150D (80 mi) carry about 38% of the 530 miles. It runs through 5 states: Tlaxcala, Puebla, Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-150D, MEX-145D and MEX-180D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Huamantla to Ocosingo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-136 | 0–9 | 9 | Tlaxcala |
| local roads | 9–50 | 41 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 50–130 | 80 | Puebla, Veracruz |
| local roads | 130–241 | 111 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 241–273 | 32 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 273–293 | 20 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 293–298 | 5 | Veracruz |
| MEX-187D | 298–420 | 122 | Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 420–428 | 8 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 428–438 | 10 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 438–442 | 4 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190D | 442–470 | 28 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 470–478 | 8 | Chiapas |
| MEX-199 | 478–529 | 51 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 529–530 | 1 | Chiapas |
- Mile 10 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 63 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 360 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 367 of this route: Tabasco → Chiapas (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Ocosingo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 75), Regional Museum of Anthropology and History of Chiapas (mile 434)
- Nature and outdoors: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 75), Sumidero Canyon National Park (mile 434), Selva El Ocote (mile 450)
- Museums and history: Huatusco (mile 124), Regional Museum of Anthropology and History of Chiapas (mile 434), Museo de la Laca and the Santo Domingo monastery (mile 443), La Pila fountain (mile 443), Casa Na Bolom (mile 472)
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park is a protected natural area in the Mexican state of Veracruz, set aside by the government as a national park.
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.
Sumidero Canyon National Park
The Grijalva River runs through Sumidero Canyon, whose walls rise from about 200 to 1,000 meters. Boat trips leave from colonial Chiapa de Corzo, and lookouts line the rim. It became a national park in 1980.
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.
Museo de la Laca and the Santo Domingo monastery
Dominican friars built this convent in Chiapa de Corzo in the second half of the 16th century; today it is a cultural center whose Museo de la Laca is devoted to Chiapas' traditional lacquerwork.
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.
Selva El Ocote
Selva El Ocote Biosphere Reserve covers about 101,288 hectares of Chiapas, protecting tall evergreen rain forest on karst terrain, a landscape also known for its extensive caverns.
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.
More drives to Ocosingo
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From Huamantla to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Huamantla to Ocosingo?
About 9 h 27 min of driving without stops, over 530 miles.
What is the driving distance from Huamantla to Ocosingo?
About 530 miles (853 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 Huamantla 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 Huamantla to Ocosingo?
The U.S. State Department rates Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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.
What roads does the drive from Huamantla to Ocosingo use?
In order: MEX-136, 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 Huamantla and Ocosingo?
Closest to the road: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (national park, mile 75, 0.4 mi from the route); Regional Museum of Anthropology and History of Chiapas (museum, mile 434, 0.7 mi from the route); Casa Na Bolom (museum, mile 472, 1 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.