By road, Ocosingo and Tecolutla are about 558 miles (898 km) apart, or roughly 9 h 55 min of driving.
| Distance by road | 558 mi (898 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 55 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 |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-190D, MEX-187D, MEX-180D, MEX-145D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.3 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 Tecolutla is like
MEX-145D (141 mi) and MEX-187D (123 mi) carry about 47% of the 558 miles. It runs through 3 states: Chiapas, Tabasco, Veracruz. 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.
Which roads connect Ocosingo and Tecolutla
| 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 | 257–398 | 141 | Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 398–399 | 1 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150D | 399–426 | 27 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 426–439 | 13 | Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 439–440 | 1 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 440–452 | 12 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 452–480 | 28 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 480–508 | 28 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 508–557 | 49 | Veracruz |
| local roads | 557–558 | 1 | Veracruz |
- Mile 165 of this route: Chiapas → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 171 of this route: Tabasco → Veracruz (state line)
What to see on the way from Ocosingo to Tecolutla
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Quiahuiztlan (mile 474)
- Nature and outdoors: Sumidero Canyon National Park (mile 94)
- Museums and history: Casa Na Bolom (mile 58), Chiapa de Corzo (mile 86), Museo de Ciencia y Tecnología de Chiapas (mile 91), St. Mark's Cathedral, Tuxtla Gutiérrez (mile 95), Cempoala (mile 457), Quiahuiztlan (mile 474), Museo de Sitio de Higueras (mile 505)
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.
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.
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.
St. Mark's Cathedral, Tuxtla Gutiérrez
Tuxtla Gutiérrez Cathedral, dedicated to St. Mark, is the Catholic church that serves as the seat of the Archdiocese of Tuxtla in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas.
Cempoala
Cempoala, also spelled Zempoala, is a Mesoamerican archaeological site in Úrsulo Galván, Veracruz, on the coastal plain about a kilometer from the Actopan River and six kilometers from the Gulf.
Quiahuiztlan
Quiahuiztlán is an archaeological zone and ancient Totonac city on Cerro de los Metates in Actopan, Veracruz, near the coastal village of Villa Rica.
Museo de Sitio de Higueras
The Higueras site museum (Museo de Sitio de Higueras) is located in the municipality of Vega de Alatorre, in the Mexican state of Veracruz.
More drives to Tecolutla
- Actopan to Tecolutla
- Calpulalpan to Tecolutla
- Puebla to Tecolutla
- Cholula to Tecolutla
- Atlixco to Tecolutla
- Tepotzotlán to Tecolutla
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 is the drive from Ocosingo to Tecolutla?
About 9 h 55 min of driving without stops, over 558 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ocosingo to Tecolutla?
About 558 miles (898 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 Tecolutla?
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 Tecolutla?
The U.S. State Department rates Chiapas Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Ocosingo to Tecolutla?
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 Tecolutla?
Closest to the road: Casa Na Bolom (museum, mile 58, 1 mi from the route); St. Mark's Cathedral, Tuxtla Gutiérrez (cathedral, mile 95, 1 mi from the route); Quiahuiztlan (archaeological site, mile 474, 0.5 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.