By road, San Cristóbal de las Casas and Ocozocoautla de Espinosa are about 57 miles (92 km) apart, or roughly 1 h 1 min of driving.
| Distance | 57 mi (92 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 1 h 1 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-190D → MEX-190 |
| Mexican states on the route | Chiapas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-190D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 2.3 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 Cristóbal de las Casas to Ocozocoautla de Espinosa: the shape of the trip
MEX-190D (34 mi) and MEX-190 (10 mi) carry about 77% of the 57 miles. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-190D. Of the 6 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
San Cristóbal de las Casas to Ocozocoautla de Espinosa: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190D | 1–35 | 34 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 35–44 | 9 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 44–54 | 10 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 54–57 | 3 | Chiapas |
Breaking up the drive: stops between San Cristóbal de las Casas and Ocozocoautla de Espinosa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Paleontología de Tuxtla (mile 37)
- Nature and outdoors: Selva El Ocote (mile 22)
- Museums and history: Museo de la Laca and the Santo Domingo monastery (mile 29), La Pila fountain (mile 29), Museo de Paleontología de Tuxtla (mile 37), St. Mark's Cathedral, Tuxtla Gutiérrez (mile 38), Museo de la Ciudad (mile 41)
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.
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.
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.
Museo de Paleontología de Tuxtla
Also known as the Museo Eliseo Palacios Aguilera, this Tuxtla Gutiérrez museum opened in 2002 and displays more than 200 fossils found in Chiapas, ranging from 10,000 to 300 million years old.
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.
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.
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From San Cristóbal de las Casas to other places in Mexico
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- San Cristóbal de las Casas to Cárdenas
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- San Cristóbal de las Casas to Paraiso
- San Cristóbal de las Casas to Córdoba, Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Ocozocoautla de Espinosa?
About 1 h 1 min of driving without stops, over 57 miles.
How far is Ocozocoautla de Espinosa from San Cristóbal de las Casas by car?
About 57 miles (92 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 Cristóbal de las Casas to Ocozocoautla de Espinosa?
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 Cristóbal de las Casas to Ocozocoautla de Espinosa?
The U.S. State Department rates Chiapas Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Ocozocoautla de Espinosa?
In order: MEX-190D and MEX-190. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Ocozocoautla de Espinosa?
Closest to the road: Museo de Paleontología de Tuxtla (museum, mile 37, 0.7 mi from the route); St. Mark's Cathedral, Tuxtla Gutiérrez (cathedral, mile 38, 1 mi from the route); Museo de la Ciudad (museum, mile 41, 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.