Ocosingo to Zacatelco is about 547 road miles (880 km): roughly 9 h 11 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance | 547 mi (880 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 11 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-199 → MEX-190 → MEX-190D → MEX-187D → MEX-180 → MEX-180D → MEX-145D → MEX-150D → MEX-119 |
| 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 21.9 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.
The Ocosingo–Zacatelco drive in a few lines
MEX-145D (142 mi) and MEX-150D (137 mi) carry about 51% of the 547 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 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Ocosingo and Zacatelco
| 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 |
| connecting roads | 536–537 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-119 | 537–546 | 9 | Puebla, Tlaxcala |
| local roads | 546–547 | 1 | Tlaxcala |
- 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)
- Mile 539 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
What to see on the way from Ocosingo to Zacatelco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Botánico de Tuxtla Gutiérrez (mile 95)
- Nature and outdoors: Sumidero Canyon National Park (mile 94)
- Museums and history: Casa Na Bolom (mile 58), Museo de Medicina Maya (mile 58), La Pila fountain (mile 86), Museo de Ciencia y Tecnología de Chiapas (mile 91), Museo Botánico de Tuxtla Gutiérrez (mile 95), Huatusco (mile 406), Museo del Ejercito, Puebla (mile 536)
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.
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.
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.
Museo Botánico de Tuxtla Gutiérrez
Founded in 1951 with the Faustino Miranda Botanical Garden, this Tuxtla Gutiérrez museum, also called the Museo de las Maderas, is devoted to the plant life of Chiapas.
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.
Teatro Llave
In central Orizaba, the Gran Teatro Ignacio de la Llave hosts artistic and cultural performances, and its exhibition room shows temporary collections, mostly by artists from the surrounding valley.
Museo del Ejercito, Puebla
On 4 Poniente in Puebla's historic center, beside the old Belén hospital church, this museum and library honors General Ignacio Zaragoza, the Battle of Puebla and the history of the Mexican Army.
When you get to Zacatelco
Laguna de Acomulco
A quiet lagoon in the state of Tlaxcala, Laguna de Acomulco is surrounded by vegetation and rural scenery and works well for a short walk, landscape photos or a calm break in nature.
Parque ecológico Los Ladrillos
Opened on April 2, 2015, Los Ladrillos Ecological Park is a nature reserve in the municipality of Zacatelco, in Tlaxcala.
More drives to Zacatelco
- Huamantla to Zacatelco
- Cuautla to Zacatelco
- Pachuca to Zacatelco
- Tulancingo to Zacatelco
- Tepotzotlán to Zacatelco
- Cuernavaca to Zacatelco
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
Continue Your Adventure
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ocosingo to Zacatelco?
About 9 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 547 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ocosingo to Zacatelco?
About 547 miles (880 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 Zacatelco?
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 Zacatelco?
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 Zacatelco?
In order: MEX-199, MEX-190, MEX-190D, MEX-187D, MEX-180, MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-150D and MEX-119. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Ocosingo to Zacatelco?
Closest to the road: Casa Na Bolom (museum, mile 58, 1 mi from the route); Museo Botánico de Tuxtla Gutiérrez (museum, mile 95, 0.8 mi from the route); Teatro Llave (theater, 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.