Plan on about 8 h 40 min of driving for the 506-mile (815 km) trip from Ocozocoautla de Espinosa to Tetela de Ocampo, before any stops.
| Distance | 506 mi (815 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 40 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-187D → MEX-180 → MEX-180D → MEX-145D → MEX-150D → MEX-136 → MEX-119 → PUE 148 |
| Mexican states on the route | Chiapas, Tabasco, Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-187D, MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-150D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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 Ocozocoautla de Espinosa to Tetela de Ocampo
MEX-145D (143 mi) and MEX-187D (122 mi) carry about 52% of the 506 miles. It runs through 5 states: Chiapas, Tabasco, Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-187D, MEX-180D and MEX-145D. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Ocozocoautla de Espinosa to Tetela de Ocampo: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | Chiapas |
| MEX-187D | 5–127 | 122 | Chiapas, Tabasco, Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 127–131 | 4 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 131–152 | 21 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 152–295 | 143 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150D | 295–382 | 87 | Veracruz, Puebla |
| local roads | 382–421 | 39 | Puebla |
| MEX-136 | 421–445 | 24 | Tlaxcala |
| connecting roads | 445–448 | 3 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-119 | 448–478 | 30 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| PUE 148 | 478–506 | 28 | Puebla |
- Mile 60 of this route: Chiapas → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 66 of this route: Tabasco → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 362 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 421 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 466 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
Stops between Ocozocoautla de Espinosa and Tetela de Ocampo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 349), Museo Nacional del Títere (mile 430), Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla (mile 479)
- Nature and outdoors: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 349), Parque nacional Xicoténcatl (mile 445)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz (mile 327), Orizaba Cathedral (mile 341), Museo Nacional del Títere (mile 430), Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco (mile 447)
Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz
Córdoba's main church, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, was built in the first half of the 17th century. Look up to see its tiled octagonal dome.
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.
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park
Veracruz is home to Cañón del Río Blanco National Park, a natural area that the Mexican government has set aside for protection.
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.
Parque nacional Xicoténcatl
Covering roughly 600 hectares in central Tlaxcala, Xicohténcatl National Park takes in the historic center of Tlaxcala city plus Quiahuixtlán, Ocotelulco and Tepeticpac, which correspond to three of the old Tlaxcalan lordships.
Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Misericordias, Apizaco
In the city of Apizaco, this Catholic basilica (Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Misericordia) was begun in the third decade of the 20th century and completed in 1961.
Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla
In the Sierra Norte de Puebla, the sanctuary of Nuestro Padre Jesús in Aquixtla draws thousands of pilgrims during the year who come to give thanks for favors received.
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From Ocozocoautla de Espinosa to other places in Mexico
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- Ocozocoautla de Espinosa to Huejotzingo
- Ocozocoautla de Espinosa to Calpulalpan
- Ocozocoautla de Espinosa to Otumba
- Ocozocoautla de Espinosa to Omitlán
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ocozocoautla de Espinosa to Tetela de Ocampo?
About 8 h 40 min of driving without stops, over 506 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ocozocoautla de Espinosa to Tetela de Ocampo?
About 506 miles (815 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 Ocozocoautla de Espinosa to Tetela de Ocampo?
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 Ocozocoautla de Espinosa to Tetela de Ocampo?
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.
What roads does the drive from Ocozocoautla de Espinosa to Tetela de Ocampo use?
In order: MEX-187D, MEX-180, MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-150D, MEX-136, MEX-119 and PUE 148. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Ocozocoautla de Espinosa to Tetela de Ocampo?
Closest to the road: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (national park, mile 349, 0.5 mi from the route); Museo Nacional del Títere (museum, mile 430, 0.9 mi from the route); Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla (sanctuary, mile 479, 0.7 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.