By road, Orizaba and Ocosingo are about 446 miles (717 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 57 min of driving.
| Total distance | 446 mi (717 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 57 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-150D → MEX-145D → MEX-180D → MEX-180 → MEX-187D → MEX-190 → MEX-190D → MEX-199 |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D, MEX-187D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.8 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 Orizaba–Ocosingo drive in a few lines
MEX-187D (123 mi) and MEX-199 (51 mi) carry about 39% of the 446 miles. It runs through 3 states: Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-150D, MEX-145D and MEX-180D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Orizaba to Ocosingo
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150D | 2–46 | 44 | Veracruz |
| local roads | 46–157 | 111 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 157–188 | 31 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 188–209 | 21 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 209–213 | 4 | Veracruz |
| MEX-187D | 213–336 | 123 | Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 336–344 | 8 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 344–354 | 10 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 354–358 | 4 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190D | 358–386 | 28 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 386–394 | 8 | Chiapas |
| MEX-199 | 394–445 | 51 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 445–446 | 1 | Chiapas |
- Mile 275 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 282 of this route: Tabasco → Chiapas (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Ocosingo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Faustino Miranda Botanical Garden (mile 350), Planetario Tuxtla - Jaime Sabines Gutiérrez (mile 351)
- Nature and outdoors: Faustino Miranda Botanical Garden (mile 350), Selva El Ocote (mile 366)
- Museums and history: Museo de la Ciudad (mile 347), Planetario Tuxtla - Jaime Sabines Gutiérrez (mile 351), Chiapa de Corzo (mile 359), La Pila fountain (mile 359), Casa Na Bolom (mile 388), San Cristobal Cathedral (mile 388)
Teatro Pedro Díaz
In downtown Córdoba, the Teatro Pedro Díaz was built in the late 19th century by Pedro Díaz to a design by engineer A. Durán; its facade was remodeled in 1905.
Museo de la Ciudad
Tuxtla Gutiérrez's city museum covers the history and growth of the city with three permanent exhibits and a temporary gallery, in a building whose site once briefly served as a bullring.
Faustino Miranda Botanical Garden
The Faustino Miranda Botanical Garden sits next to the Sabinal River in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, in the state of Chiapas in southern Mexico.
Planetario Tuxtla - Jaime Sabines Gutiérrez
Planetario Tuxtla - Jaime Sabines Gutiérrez is a planetarium in Tuxtla equipped with 2D and 3D image projection technology.
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.
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.
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.
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.
More drives to Ocosingo
- Tuxtla to Ocosingo
- San Andrés Tuxtla to Ocosingo
- Tuxtepec to Ocosingo
- Córdoba, Mexico to Ocosingo
- Veracruz to Ocosingo
- Tehuacán to Ocosingo
From Orizaba to other places in Mexico
- Orizaba to Zacatelco
- Orizaba to Apizaco
- Orizaba to Chiautempan
- Orizaba to Huejotzingo
- Orizaba to Tlaxcala
- Orizaba to Calpulalpan
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Orizaba to Ocosingo?
About 7 h 57 min of driving without stops, over 446 miles.
What is the driving distance from Orizaba to Ocosingo?
About 446 miles (717 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 Orizaba to Ocosingo?
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 Orizaba to Ocosingo?
The U.S. State Department rates Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Chiapas Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Orizaba to Ocosingo?
In order: MEX-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D, MEX-180, MEX-187D, MEX-190, MEX-190D and MEX-199. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Orizaba and Ocosingo?
Closest to the road: Faustino Miranda Botanical Garden (botanical garden, mile 350, 0.9 mi from the route); Planetario Tuxtla - Jaime Sabines Gutiérrez (museum, mile 351, 0.6 mi from the route); San Cristobal Cathedral (cathedral, mile 388, 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.