By road, Tlaxcala and Ocozocoautla de Espinosa are about 444 miles (715 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 29 min of driving.
| Total distance | 444 mi (715 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 29 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-119 → MEX-150D → MEX-145D → MEX-180D → MEX-180 → MEX-187D |
| Mexican states on the route | Tlaxcala, 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 17.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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 Tlaxcala to Ocozocoautla de Espinosa is like
MEX-150D (131 mi) and MEX-187D (121 mi) carry about 57% of the 444 miles. It runs through 5 states: Tlaxcala, Puebla, Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-150D, MEX-145D and MEX-180D. Of the 7 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Tlaxcala and Ocozocoautla de Espinosa
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-119 | 2–17 | 15 | Tlaxcala, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 17–19 | 2 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 19–150 | 131 | Puebla, Veracruz |
| local roads | 150–261 | 111 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 261–293 | 32 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 293–313 | 20 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 313–318 | 5 | Veracruz |
| MEX-187D | 318–439 | 121 | Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas |
| local roads | 439–444 | 5 | Chiapas |
- Mile 16 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 83 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 379 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 386 of this route: Tabasco → Chiapas (state line)
Places worth a stop between Tlaxcala and Ocozocoautla de Espinosa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 95)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque ecológico Los Ladrillos (mile 10), La Malinche National Park (mile 27), Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 95)
- Museums and history: Casa del Mendrugo (mile 19), Orizaba Cathedral (mile 104), Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz (mile 117)
Parque ecológico Los Ladrillos
Opened on April 2, 2015, Los Ladrillos Ecological Park is a nature reserve in the municipality of Zacatelco, in Tlaxcala.
Casa del Mendrugo
Dating back to the early years of Puebla, founded in 1531, the Casa del Mendrugo is a historic house at 4 Sur 304 in the city's historic center.
Teatro Principal
The Teatro Principal is a historic theater in the city of Puebla that is still active as a stage for performances.
La Malinche National Park
Tlaxcala's La Malinche National Park surrounds the inactive Matlalcuéyetl volcano, with pine, oak and fir forests on its slopes, hiking trails, birdwatching, and stone cabins and campsites at the Malintzi Vacation Center.
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park
Veracruz is home to Cañón del Río Blanco National Park, a natural area that the Mexican government has set aside for protection.
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.
Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz
Córdoba's main church, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, was built in the first half of the 17th century. Look up to see its tiled octagonal dome.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Tlaxcala to Ocozocoautla de Espinosa?
About 7 h 29 min of driving without stops, over 444 miles.
How far is Ocozocoautla de Espinosa from Tlaxcala by car?
About 444 miles (715 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 Tlaxcala 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 Tlaxcala to Ocozocoautla de Espinosa?
The U.S. State Department rates Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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 Tlaxcala to Ocozocoautla de Espinosa?
In order: MEX-119, MEX-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D, MEX-180 and MEX-187D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Tlaxcala to Ocozocoautla de Espinosa?
Closest to the road: Parque ecológico Los Ladrillos (park, mile 10, 1 mi from the route); Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (national park, mile 95, 0.4 mi from the route); Orizaba Cathedral (cathedral, mile 104, 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.