By road, Ocosingo and Huejotzingo are about 556 miles (894 km) apart, or roughly 9 h 25 min of driving.
| Total distance | 556 mi (894 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 25 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-199 → MEX-190 → MEX-190D → MEX-187D → MEX-180 → MEX-180D → MEX-145D → MEX-150D → MEX-150 |
| 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 22.2 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.
What the drive from Ocosingo to Huejotzingo is like
MEX-145D (142 mi) and MEX-150D (137 mi) carry about 50% of the 556 miles. It runs through 4 states: Chiapas, Tabasco, Veracruz, Puebla. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-190D, MEX-187D and MEX-180D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Ocosingo to Huejotzingo
| 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 | 399–536 | 137 | Veracruz, Puebla |
| local roads | 536–540 | 4 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 540–546 | 6 | Puebla |
| MEX-150 | 546–556 | 10 | 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)
What to see on the way from Ocosingo to Huejotzingo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Regional Museum of Anthropology and History of Chiapas (mile 95)
- Museums and history: Casa Na Bolom (mile 58), San Cristobal Cathedral (mile 58), La Pila fountain (mile 86), Museo de Ciencia y Tecnología de Chiapas (mile 91), Regional Museum of Anthropology and History of Chiapas (mile 95), Huatusco (mile 406), Orizaba Cathedral (mile 446), Museo Bello (mile 541)
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.
San Cristobal Cathedral
Seat of the Diocese of San Cristóbal de Las Casas, the San Cristobal Cathedral (Catedral de San Cristóbal de Las Casas) stands on the north side of the city's central plaza in Chiapas.
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.
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.
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
Getting to the ruins of Huatusco (Cuauhtochco) means crossing a suspension bridge and hiking a steep trail; a local guide is a good idea, and there are no visitor facilities. The Mexica-era temple keeps its original finishes.
Orizaba Cathedral
The Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel is the main Catholic church of Orizaba, in the state of Veracruz, and the seat of the Diocese of Orizaba.
Museo Bello
Puebla's Museo José Luis Bello y González shows the collection of industrialist José Luis Bello y González and his son: paintings, Talavera, featherwork, furniture, porcelain, ivory, glass and metalwork from America, Europe and Asia.
Arriving in Huejotzingo
Convento de Huejotzingo
Founded by Franciscans in the 16th century, the former convent of San Miguel Arcángel in Huejotzingo shows colonial Plateresque architecture on the western slopes of Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1994.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ocosingo to Huejotzingo?
About 9 h 25 min of driving without stops, over 556 miles.
How far is Huejotzingo from Ocosingo by car?
About 556 miles (894 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 Huejotzingo?
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 Huejotzingo?
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.
Which highways go from Ocosingo to Huejotzingo?
In order: MEX-199, MEX-190, MEX-190D, MEX-187D, MEX-180, MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-150D and MEX-150. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Ocosingo to Huejotzingo?
Closest to the road: San Cristobal Cathedral (cathedral, mile 58, 1 mi from the route); Regional Museum of Anthropology and History of Chiapas (museum, mile 95, 0.8 mi from the route); Orizaba Cathedral (cathedral, mile 446, 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.