Plan on about 6 h 39 min of driving for the 333-mile (536 km) trip from San Andrés Tuxtla to Ocosingo, before any stops.
| Total distance | 333 mi (536 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-180 → MEX-185 → MEX-180D → MEX-187D → MEX-190 → MEX-190D → MEX-199 |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-145D, MEX-180D, MEX-187D, MEX-190D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
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.
Driving San Andrés Tuxtla to Ocosingo: the shape of the trip
MEX-187D (122 mi) and MEX-199 (52 mi) carry about 52% of the 333 miles. It runs through 3 states: Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-145D, MEX-180D and MEX-187D. Of the 6 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from San Andrés Tuxtla to Ocosingo
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–27 | 27 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 27–55 | 28 | Veracruz |
| MEX-185 | 55–76 | 21 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 76–96 | 20 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 96–101 | 5 | Veracruz |
| MEX-187D | 101–223 | 122 | Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 223–232 | 9 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 232–241 | 9 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 241–245 | 4 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190D | 245–274 | 29 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 274–281 | 7 | Chiapas |
| MEX-199 | 281–333 | 52 | Chiapas |
- Mile 163 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 170 of this route: Tabasco → Chiapas (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between San Andrés Tuxtla and Ocosingo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Regional Museum of Anthropology and History of Chiapas (mile 238)
- Nature and outdoors: Selva El Ocote (mile 254)
- Museums and history: Regional Museum of Anthropology and History of Chiapas (mile 238), Museo de la Laca and the Santo Domingo monastery (mile 247), Chiapa de Corzo (mile 247), Casa Na Bolom (mile 275)
- With kids: Zoológico Miguél Álvarez del Toro (mile 242)
Regional Museum of Anthropology and History of Chiapas
Two main halls cover Chiapas's Mesoamerican archaeology and the state's history since the Spanish conquest at this regional museum of anthropology and history in Tuxtla Gutiérrez.
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.
Museo de la Laca and the Santo Domingo monastery
Dominican friars built this convent in Chiapa de Corzo in the second half of the 16th century; today it is a cultural center whose Museo de la Laca is devoted to Chiapas' traditional lacquerwork.
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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from San Andrés Tuxtla to Ocosingo?
About 6 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 333 miles.
How far is Ocosingo from San Andrés Tuxtla by car?
About 333 miles (536 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 San Andrés Tuxtla 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 San Andrés Tuxtla 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 San Andrés Tuxtla to Ocosingo?
In order: MEX-180, MEX-185, MEX-180D, MEX-187D, MEX-190, MEX-190D and MEX-199. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from San Andrés Tuxtla to Ocosingo?
Closest to the road: Regional Museum of Anthropology and History of Chiapas (museum, mile 238, 0.7 mi from the route); Museo de la Laca and the Santo Domingo monastery (museum, mile 247, 2 mi from the route); Casa Na Bolom (museum, mile 275, 2 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.