The Wayro route from Ocosingo to Ixtenco is 536 miles (863 km), about 9 h 10 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 536 mi (863 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 10 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-199 → MEX-190 → MEX-190D → MEX-187D → MEX-180 → MEX-180D → MEX-145D → MEX-150D → MEX-140D |
| Mexican states on the route | Chiapas, Tabasco, Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-190D, MEX-187D, MEX-180D, MEX-145D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.5 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 Ixtenco is like
MEX-145D (142 mi) and MEX-187D (123 mi) carry about 49% of the 536 miles. It runs through 5 states: Chiapas, Tabasco, Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala. 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.
Ocosingo to Ixtenco: the road sequence
| 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 | 399–486 | 87 | Veracruz, Puebla |
| local roads | 486–529 | 43 | Puebla |
| MEX-140D | 529–534 | 5 | Puebla, Tlaxcala |
| local roads | 534–536 | 2 | Tlaxcala |
- Mile 165 of this route: Chiapas → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 171 of this route: Tabasco → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 467 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 533 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
Stops between Ocosingo and Ixtenco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Paleontología de Tuxtla (mile 94)
- Nature and outdoors: Selva El Ocote (mile 79)
- 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), Museo de Paleontología de Tuxtla (mile 94), Huatusco (mile 406), Veracruz State Art Museum (mile 444)
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.
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.
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.
Museo de Paleontología de Tuxtla
Also known as the Museo Eliseo Palacios Aguilera, this Tuxtla Gutiérrez museum opened in 2002 and displays more than 200 fossils found in Chiapas, ranging from 10,000 to 300 million years old.
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.
Veracruz State Art Museum
Housed in Orizaba's 18th-century former Oratorio of San Felipe Neri, later a hospital and then a jail, the Veracruz State Art Museum (Museo de Arte del Estado) holds more than 700 works, including 36 by Diego Rivera.
In Ixtenco itself
Museo Taurino de Huamantla
Next to Huamantla's La Taurina bullring, the Museo Taurino occupies an 18th-century building and since 1982 has displayed bullfighters' costumes, vintage posters, scale models of Mexican bullrings and murals about the Huamantlada.
Museo Nacional del Títere
On the main square of Huamantla, the National Puppet Museum (Museo Nacional del Títere) fills eight galleries with puppets from Mexico and abroad, including pieces tied to the Rosete Aranda family, whose company toured Mexico for generations.
More drives to Ixtenco
- Huejotzingo to Ixtenco
- Otumba to Ixtenco
- Pachuca to Ixtenco
- Mexico City to Ixtenco
- Tepotzotlán to Ixtenco
- Actopan to Ixtenco
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 Chipilo
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ocosingo to Ixtenco?
About 9 h 10 min of driving without stops, over 536 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ocosingo to Ixtenco?
About 536 miles (863 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 Ixtenco?
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 Ixtenco?
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; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Ocosingo to Ixtenco?
In order: MEX-199, MEX-190, MEX-190D, MEX-187D, MEX-180, MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-150D and MEX-140D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ocosingo and Ixtenco?
Closest to the road: San Cristobal Cathedral (cathedral, mile 58, 1 mi from the route); Museo de Paleontología de Tuxtla (museum, mile 94, 0.8 mi from the route); Veracruz State Art Museum (art museum, mile 444, 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.