By road, Tuxtla and Ocosingo are about 95 miles (153 km) apart, or roughly 2 h 8 min of driving.
| Distance | 95 mi (153 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 8 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-190 → MEX-190D → MEX-199 |
| Mexican states on the route | Chiapas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-190D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
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.
How the Tuxtla to Ocosingo drive plays out
MEX-199 (51 mi) and MEX-190D (29 mi) carry about 84% of the 95 miles. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-190D. None of the 5 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Which roads connect Tuxtla and Ocosingo
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 1–7 | 6 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190D | 7–36 | 29 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 36–43 | 7 | Chiapas |
| MEX-199 | 43–94 | 51 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 94–95 | 1 | Chiapas |
Breaking up the drive: stops between Tuxtla and Ocosingo
- Nature and outdoors: Selva El Ocote (mile 16)
- Museums and history: La Pila fountain (mile 8), Chiapa de Corzo (mile 9), Casa Na Bolom (mile 37), San Cristobal Cathedral (mile 37)
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.
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.
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
- San Andrés Tuxtla to Ocosingo
- Tuxtepec to Ocosingo
- Córdoba, Mexico to Ocosingo
- Veracruz to Ocosingo
- Orizaba to Ocosingo
- Tehuacán to Ocosingo
From Tuxtla to other places in Mexico
- Tuxtla to Tapijulapa
- Tuxtla to Teapa
- Tuxtla to Cholula
- Tuxtla to Chiautempan
- Tuxtla to Huejotzingo
- Tuxtla to Tlaxcala
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Tuxtla to Ocosingo?
About 2 h 8 min of driving without stops, over 95 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tuxtla to Ocosingo?
About 95 miles (153 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 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 Tuxtla to Ocosingo?
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 Tuxtla to Ocosingo?
In order: 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 Tuxtla to Ocosingo?
Closest to the road: La Pila fountain (monument, mile 8, 2 mi from the route); San Cristobal Cathedral (cathedral, mile 37, 1 mi from the route); Casa Na Bolom (museum, mile 37, 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.