The Wayro route from San Andrés Tuxtla to Ocuituco is 304 miles (490 km), about 5 h 39 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 304 mi (490 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-179 → MEX-145D → MEX-150D → MEX-190 → PUE 438D |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz (Level 2), Puebla (Level 2), Morelos (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-145D, MEX-150D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.2 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.
What the drive from San Andrés Tuxtla to Ocuituco is like
MEX-150D (132 mi) and MEX-145D (74 mi) carry about 68% of the 304 miles. MEX-145D, MEX-150D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-179, MEX-190 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Veracruz, Puebla, Morelos. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from San Andrés Tuxtla to Ocuituco, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–15 | 15 | Veracruz |
| MEX-179 | 15–35 | 20 | Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 35–36 | 1 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 36–110 | 74 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150D | 110–242 | 132 | Veracruz, Puebla |
| MEX-190 | 242–257 | 15 | Puebla |
| local roads | 257–268 | 11 | Puebla |
| PUE 438D | 268–290 | 22 | Puebla |
| local roads | 290–304 | 14 | Puebla, Morelos |
- Mile 179 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 295 of this route: Puebla → Morelos (state line)
Stops between San Andrés Tuxtla and Ocuituco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 165), Former convent of Saint Dominic de Guzmán (mile 296)
- Nature and outdoors: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 165)
- Museums and history: Huatusco (mile 117), Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz (mile 144), Veracruz State Art Museum (mile 155), Orizaba Cathedral (mile 157), Convent Church of Santo Domingo, Puebla (mile 247), International Museum of the Baroque (mile 257)
Huatusco
Above the Atoyac River in Carrillo Puerto, the ruins of Huatusco (Cuauhtochco) include a Mexica-era temple that still keeps original surface finishes. There are no visitor facilities; reaching it means crossing a suspension bridge and climbing a steep trail, ideally with a local guide.
Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz
Built in the first half of the 17th century, Córdoba's Immaculate Conception Cathedral is the city's main church; look up to see its octagonal dome covered in tiles, finished in a neoclassical style.
Veracruz State Art Museum
Housed in Orizaba's 18th-century former Oratorio of San Felipe Neri, later a hospital and then a jail, the Veracruz State Art Museum (Museo de Arte del Estado) holds more than 700 works, including 36 by Diego Rivera.
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
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park is a protected natural area in the Mexican state of Veracruz, set aside by the government as a national park.
Convent Church of Santo Domingo, Puebla
Behind the facade of Puebla's Santo Domingo church hides the Capilla del Rosario, inaugurated in 1690. Gold covers its walls, pilasters and vaults, and contemporaries hailed it as the eighth wonder of the New World.
Historic centre of Puebla
Laid out from scratch in 1531, Puebla's UNESCO-listed core is a grid of tile-covered houses, colonial churches and the 16th–17th-century cathedral, with the old archbishop's palace that houses the Palafox Library, established in 1646.
International Museum of the Baroque
Designed by Japanese architect Toyo Ito and opened in 2016, Puebla's baroque museum wraps its galleries in curving white concrete walls beside a reflecting pond. Exhibits cover baroque painting, sculpture, architecture, music, theater and literature.
Former convent of Saint Dominic de Guzmán
In the town of Hueyapan, the 16th-century church and former convent of Santo Domingo de Guzmán keeps original frescoes and moldings inside, around a modest cloister typical of its era.
When you get to Ocuituco
Convento de Santiago Apóstol
In the town of Ocuituco, the Temple and Ex-convent of Santiago Apóstol (Templo y Exconvento de Santiago Apóstol) belongs to the UNESCO-listed group of 16th-century monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl, inscribed in 1994.
Convento de San Juan Bautista
This convent in Tetela del Volcán, known for its carved wooden sacristy and light-filled cloister walks, was cleaned of soot left from its use as a barracks during the Mexican Revolution in a conservation project completed in 2009.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from San Andrés Tuxtla to Ocuituco?
About 5 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 304 miles.
How far is Ocuituco from San Andrés Tuxtla by car?
About 304 miles (490 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 Ocuituco?
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 Ocuituco?
The U.S. State Department rates Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from San Andrés Tuxtla to Ocuituco use?
In order: MEX-179, MEX-145D, MEX-150D, MEX-190 and PUE 438D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between San Andrés Tuxtla and Ocuituco?
Closest to the road: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 165, 0.5 mi from the route); International Museum of the Baroque (art museum, mile 257, 1 mi from the route); Former convent of Saint Dominic de Guzmán (convent, mile 296, 0.1 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 mile 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 (roughly 2 to 7 miles depending on the type, farther for World Heritage sites): at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, with no more than five of one type, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place and city 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.