The Wayro route from Tuxtepec to Ocosingo is 372 miles (599 km), about 6 h 57 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 372 mi (599 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 57 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-145 → MEX-145D → MEX-180D → MEX-180 → MEX-187D → MEX-190 → MEX-190D → MEX-199 |
| Mexican states on the route | Oaxaca, Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-145D, MEX-180D, MEX-187D, MEX-190D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.9 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.
On the road from Tuxtepec to Ocosingo
MEX-187D (122 mi) and MEX-145D (68 mi) carry about 51% of the 372 miles. It runs through 4 states: Oaxaca, Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-145D, MEX-180D and MEX-187D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Tuxtepec to Ocosingo: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-145 | 6–39 | 33 | Oaxaca, Veracruz |
| local roads | 39–44 | 5 | Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 44–47 | 3 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 47–115 | 68 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 115–135 | 20 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 135–140 | 5 | Veracruz |
| MEX-187D | 140–262 | 122 | Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 262–270 | 8 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 270–280 | 10 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 280–285 | 5 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190D | 285–313 | 28 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 313–321 | 8 | Chiapas |
| MEX-199 | 321–372 | 51 | Chiapas |
- Mile 24 of this route: Oaxaca → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 201 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 209 of this route: Tabasco → Chiapas (state line)
What to see on the way from Tuxtepec to Ocosingo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Faustino Miranda Botanical Garden (mile 277)
- Nature and outdoors: Sumidero Canyon National Park (mile 277), Faustino Miranda Botanical Garden (mile 277), Selva El Ocote (mile 293)
- Museums and history: Museo de la Ciudad (mile 273), Museo de la Laca and the Santo Domingo monastery (mile 286), La Pila fountain (mile 286), Casa Na Bolom (mile 314), San Cristobal Cathedral (mile 314)
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.
Sumidero Canyon National Park
The Grijalva River runs through Sumidero Canyon, whose walls rise from about 200 to 1,000 meters. Boat trips leave from colonial Chiapa de Corzo, and lookouts line the rim. It became a national park in 1980.
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.
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.
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.
San Cristobal Cathedral
Seat of the Diocese of San Cristóbal de Las Casas, the San Cristobal Cathedral (Catedral de San Cristóbal de Las Casas) stands on the north side of the city's central plaza in Chiapas.
More drives to Ocosingo
- Tuxtla to Ocosingo
- San Andrés Tuxtla to Ocosingo
- Córdoba, Mexico to Ocosingo
- Veracruz to Ocosingo
- Orizaba to Ocosingo
- Tehuacán to Ocosingo
From Tuxtepec to other places in Mexico
- Tuxtepec to Zacatelco
- Tuxtepec to Huejotzingo
- Tuxtepec to Calpulalpan
- Tuxtepec to Otumba
- Tuxtepec to Tlaltizapán
- Tuxtepec to Tepoztlán
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Tuxtepec to Ocosingo?
About 6 h 57 min of driving without stops, over 372 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tuxtepec to Ocosingo?
About 372 miles (599 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 Tuxtepec 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 Tuxtepec to Ocosingo?
The U.S. State Department rates Oaxaca 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.
What roads does the drive from Tuxtepec to Ocosingo use?
In order: MEX-145, 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 Tuxtepec and Ocosingo?
Closest to the road: Museo de la Ciudad (museum, mile 273, 1 mi from the route); Faustino Miranda Botanical Garden (botanical garden, mile 277, 0.9 mi from the route); San Cristobal Cathedral (cathedral, mile 314, 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.