Puebla to Ocosingo is about 534 road miles (860 km): roughly 9 h 20 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Total distance | 534 mi (860 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 20 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 | Puebla, Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D, MEX-187D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.4 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.
How the Puebla to Ocosingo drive plays out
MEX-150D (129 mi) and MEX-187D (122 mi) carry about 47% of the 534 miles. It runs through 4 states: Puebla, Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-150D, MEX-145D and MEX-180D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Puebla to Ocosingo
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 4–6 | 2 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 6–135 | 129 | Puebla, Veracruz |
| local roads | 135–245 | 110 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 245–277 | 32 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 277–298 | 21 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 298–302 | 4 | Veracruz |
| MEX-187D | 302–424 | 122 | Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 424–433 | 9 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 433–442 | 9 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 442–447 | 5 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190D | 447–475 | 28 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 475–483 | 8 | Chiapas |
| MEX-199 | 483–534 | 51 | Chiapas |
- Mile 67 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 364 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 371 of this route: Tabasco → Chiapas (state line)
Places worth a stop between Puebla and Ocosingo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 80), Faustino Miranda Botanical Garden (mile 439)
- Nature and outdoors: La Malinche National Park (mile 11), Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 80), Faustino Miranda Botanical Garden (mile 439)
- Museums and history: Huatusco (mile 128), St. Mark's Cathedral, Tuxtla Gutiérrez (mile 439), Chiapa de Corzo (mile 448), Casa Na Bolom (mile 477)
- With kids: Zoológico Miguél Álvarez del Toro (mile 442)
La Malinche National Park
Pine, oak and fir forests cover the slopes of the inactive Matlalcuéyetl volcano, the centerpiece of La Malinche National Park in Tlaxcala.
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park
Protected as a national park by Mexico's government, Cañón del Río Blanco is a natural area in Veracruz state.
Huatusco
Getting to the ruins of Huatusco (Cuauhtochco) means crossing a suspension bridge and hiking a steep trail; a local guide is a good idea, and there are no visitor facilities. The Mexica-era temple keeps its original finishes.
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.
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.
Zoológico Miguél Álvarez del Toro
Tuxtla Gutiérrez's zoo, named for Miguel Álvarez del Toro, dates back to 1942, when it opened as the Zoológico de Tuxtla Gutiérrez.
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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Puebla to Ocosingo?
About 9 h 20 min of driving without stops, over 534 miles.
What is the driving distance from Puebla to Ocosingo?
About 534 miles (860 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 Puebla 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 Puebla to Ocosingo?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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 Puebla 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 Puebla and Ocosingo?
Closest to the road: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (national park, mile 80, 0.4 mi from the route); St. Mark's Cathedral, Tuxtla Gutiérrez (cathedral, mile 439, 1 mi from the route); Faustino Miranda Botanical Garden (botanical garden, mile 439, 0.9 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.