By road, Ocozocoautla de Espinosa and Xpujil are about 421 miles (677 km) apart, or roughly 9 h 18 min of driving.
| Distance by road | 421 mi (677 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 18 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-187D → MEX-187 → MEX-180 → MEX-186 |
| Mexican states on the route | Chiapas, Tabasco, Veracruz, Campeche |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-187D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
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.
How the Ocozocoautla de Espinosa to Xpujil drive plays out
MEX-186 (280 mi) and MEX-187D (65 mi) carry about 82% of the 421 miles. It runs through 4 states: Chiapas, Tabasco, Veracruz, Campeche. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-187D. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Ocozocoautla de Espinosa and Xpujil
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | Chiapas |
| MEX-187D | 5–70 | 65 | Chiapas, Tabasco, Veracruz |
| local roads | 70–79 | 9 | Veracruz, Tabasco |
| MEX-187 | 79–107 | 28 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 107–116 | 9 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 116–137 | 21 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 137–141 | 4 | Tabasco |
| MEX-186 | 141–421 | 280 | Tabasco, Chiapas, Campeche |
- Mile 60 of this route: Chiapas → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 66 of this route: Tabasco → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 72 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 188 of this route: Tabasco → Chiapas (state line)
- Mile 231 of this route: Chiapas → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 239 of this route: Tabasco → Campeche (state line)
Places worth a stop between Ocozocoautla de Espinosa and Xpujil
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Musevi (mile 139), Museo de Historia de Tabasco Casa de los Azulejos (mile 141)
- Nature and outdoors: Calakmul Biosphere Reserve (mile 409)
- Museums and history: Musevi (mile 139), Museo de Historia de Tabasco Casa de los Azulejos (mile 141)
Musevi
Built for Mexico's independence bicentennial, Musevi is a bridge by Las Ilusiones lagoon and Tomás Garrido Park in Villahermosa, with a museum of regional artists and a coffee shop on top.
Museo de Historia de Tabasco Casa de los Azulejos
The Museo de Historia de Tabasco, housed in the Casa de los Azulejos, is a history museum in the historic center of Villahermosa, Tabasco.
Balamku
Balamku is a small Maya archaeological site in Campeche, known for elaborate plaster facades from the Early Classic period.
Calakmul Biosphere Reserve
Bordering Guatemala's Petén department, the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve covers 7,231 square kilometers of southern Campeche, more than 14 percent of the state; it was established in 1989.
When you get to Xpujil
Becan
Becan is a Maya archaeological site near the center of the Yucatán Peninsula in Campeche, about 150 km north of Tikal.
Xpuhil
Near the town of Xpujil in Campeche, Xpuhil is a Maya archaeological site along Federal Highway 186, in an area with other Maya sites such as Becan, Chicanná and Calakmul.
More drives to Xpujil
- Tecax to Xpujil
- Hecelchakán to Xpujil
- Campeche to Xpujil
- Calkiní to Xpujil
- Mérida to Xpujil
- Celestún to Xpujil
From Ocozocoautla de Espinosa to other places in Mexico
- Ocozocoautla de Espinosa to Copainalá
- Ocozocoautla de Espinosa to Tapijulapa
- Ocozocoautla de Espinosa to Huejotzingo
- Ocozocoautla de Espinosa to Calpulalpan
- Ocozocoautla de Espinosa to Otumba
- Ocozocoautla de Espinosa to Tetela de Ocampo
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ocozocoautla de Espinosa to Xpujil?
About 9 h 18 min of driving without stops, over 421 miles.
How far is Xpujil from Ocozocoautla de Espinosa by car?
About 421 miles (677 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 Xpujil?
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 Xpujil?
The U.S. State Department rates Chiapas Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Campeche Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Ocozocoautla de Espinosa to Xpujil?
In order: MEX-187D, MEX-187, MEX-180 and MEX-186. 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 Xpujil?
Closest to the road: Musevi (museum, mile 139, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo de Historia de Tabasco Casa de los Azulejos (museum, mile 141, 0.7 mi from the route); Balamku (maya site, mile 383, 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.