By road, Ocosingo and Chipilo are about 540 miles (869 km) apart, or roughly 9 h 5 min of driving.
| Total distance | 540 mi (869 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 5 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-199 → MEX-190 → MEX-190D → MEX-187D → MEX-180 → MEX-180D → MEX-145D → MEX-150D |
| Mexican states on the route | Chiapas, Tabasco, Veracruz, Puebla |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-190D, MEX-187D, MEX-180D, MEX-145D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
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.
On the road from Ocosingo to Chipilo
MEX-145D (142 mi) and MEX-150D (131 mi) carry about 51% of the 540 miles. It runs through 4 states: Chiapas, Tabasco, Veracruz, Puebla. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-190D, MEX-187D and MEX-180D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Ocosingo and Chipilo
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Chiapas |
| MEX-199 | 1–52 | 51 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 52–58 | 6 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190D | 58–91 | 33 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 91–101 | 10 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 101–109 | 8 | Chiapas |
| MEX-187D | 109–232 | 123 | Chiapas, Tabasco, Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 232–235 | 3 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 235–257 | 22 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 257–399 | 142 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150D | 399–530 | 131 | Veracruz, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 530–534 | 4 | Puebla |
| local roads | 534–540 | 6 | Puebla |
- Mile 165 of this route: Chiapas → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 171 of this route: Tabasco → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 468 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Chipilo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Regional Museum of Anthropology and History of Chiapas (mile 95), Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 454)
- Nature and outdoors: Sumidero Canyon National Park (mile 94), Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 454), La Malinche National Park (mile 528)
- Museums and history: Casa Na Bolom (mile 58), Museo de Medicina Maya (mile 58), Museo de la Laca and the Santo Domingo monastery (mile 86), Museo de Ciencia y Tecnología de Chiapas (mile 91), Regional Museum of Anthropology and History of Chiapas (mile 95), Huatusco (mile 406)
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.
Museo de Medicina Maya
Dedicated to the healing practices of the Tzotzil and Tzeltal peoples, the Museo de Medicina Maya is a museum in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas.
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.
Museo de Ciencia y Tecnología de Chiapas
Opened in 2006 on the site of the former Cerro Hueco prison, the Chiapas Museum of Science and Technology in Tuxtla Gutiérrez aims to spark children's and teens' interest in science and technology.
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.
Huatusco
Above the Atoyac River in Carrillo Puerto, the ruins of Huatusco (Cuauhtochco) include a Mexica-era temple that still keeps original surface finishes. There are no visitor facilities; reaching it means crossing a suspension bridge and climbing a steep trail, ideally with a local guide.
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.
La Malinche National Park
Hiking trails, birdwatching, and stone cabins and campsites at the Malintzi Vacation Center draw visitors to La Malinche National Park in Tlaxcala.
When you get to Chipilo
Convent Church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen, Puebla
An early 17th-century example of Puebla Baroque, the Church of the Virgin of Carmen has two richly decorated chapels and a neoclassical altarpiece holding an image of the Virgin by sculptor José Antonio Villegas Cora.
Convent Church of San Francisco, Puebla
The Convent Church of San Francisco is a historic church that you'll find in the city of Puebla, in the Mexican state of Puebla.
Puebla Cathedral
Consecrated in 1649, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception is the seat of the Archdiocese of Puebla and one of the key buildings in the city's UNESCO-listed historic center.
More drives to Chipilo
- Apizaco to Chipilo
- Calpulalpan to Chipilo
- Pachuca to Chipilo
- Cuernavaca to Chipilo
- Tepotzotlán to Chipilo
- Actopan to Chipilo
From Ocosingo to other places in Mexico
- Ocosingo to Ocozocoautla de Espinosa
- Ocosingo to Copainalá
- Ocosingo to Tlacotalpan
- Ocosingo to Xico
- Ocosingo to Naolinco
- Ocosingo to Ixtenco
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ocosingo to Chipilo?
About 9 h 5 min of driving without stops, over 540 miles.
How far is Chipilo from Ocosingo by car?
About 540 miles (869 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 Ocosingo to Chipilo?
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 Ocosingo to Chipilo?
The U.S. State Department rates Chiapas Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Ocosingo to Chipilo use?
In order: MEX-199, MEX-190, MEX-190D, MEX-187D, MEX-180, MEX-180D, MEX-145D and MEX-150D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ocosingo and Chipilo?
Closest to the road: Casa Na Bolom (museum, mile 58, 1 mi from the route); Regional Museum of Anthropology and History of Chiapas (museum, mile 95, 0.8 mi from the route); Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (national park, mile 454, 0.6 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.