Plan on about 6 h 35 min of driving for the 349-mile (562 km) trip from Ciudad del Carmen to Comitán, before any stops.
| Total distance | 349 mi (562 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-180D → MEX-180 → MEX-187 → MEX-187D → MEX-190 → MEX-190D |
| Mexican states on the route | Campeche, Tabasco, Veracruz, Chiapas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D, MEX-187D, MEX-190D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.0 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 Ciudad del Carmen to Comitán is like
MEX-180D (114 mi) and MEX-190 (68 mi) carry about 52% of the 349 miles. It runs through 4 states: Campeche, Tabasco, Veracruz, Chiapas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D, MEX-187D and MEX-190D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Ciudad del Carmen and Comitán
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | |
| MEX-180D | 2–116 | 114 | Campeche, Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 116–132 | 16 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 132–140 | 8 | Tabasco |
| MEX-187 | 140–168 | 28 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 168–178 | 10 | Tabasco, Veracruz |
| MEX-187D | 178–243 | 65 | Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 243–252 | 9 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 252–261 | 9 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 261–265 | 4 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190D | 265–294 | 29 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 294–349 | 55 | Chiapas |
- Mile 47 of this route: Campeche → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 176 of this route: Tabasco → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 183 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 190 of this route: Tabasco → Chiapas (state line)
What to see on the way from Ciudad del Carmen to Comitán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Regional Museum of Anthropology and History of Chiapas (mile 257)
- Nature and outdoors: Selva El Ocote (mile 273)
- Museums and history: St. Mark's Cathedral, Tuxtla Gutiérrez (mile 257), Regional Museum of Anthropology and History of Chiapas (mile 257), Museo de Ciencia y Tecnología de Chiapas (mile 261), La Pila fountain (mile 266), Chiapa de Corzo (mile 267), Casa Na Bolom (mile 295), Museo de Medicina Maya (mile 295)
- With kids: Zoológico Miguél Álvarez del Toro (mile 261)
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.
Regional Museum of Anthropology and History of Chiapas
Two main halls cover Chiapas's Mesoamerican archaeology and the state's history since the Spanish conquest at this regional museum of anthropology and history in Tuxtla Gutiérrez.
Zoológico Miguél Álvarez del Toro
Tuxtla Gutiérrez's zoo, named for Miguel Álvarez del Toro, dates back to 1942, when it opened as the Zoológico de Tuxtla Gutiérrez.
Museo de Ciencia y Tecnología de Chiapas
Opened in 2006 on the site of the former Cerro Hueco prison, the Chiapas Museum of Science and Technology in Tuxtla Gutiérrez aims to spark children's and teens' interest in science and technology.
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.
Museo de Medicina Maya
Dedicated to the healing practices of the Tzotzil and Tzeltal peoples, the Museo de Medicina Maya is a museum in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas.
Once you reach Comitán
Casa Museo Belisario Domínguez
The Casa Museo Belisario Domínguez occupies the house where Dr. Belisario Domínguez Palencia was born and spent much of his life.
Museo Rosario Castellanos
Comitán de Domínguez's Museo Rosario Castellanos (MUROC), opened in November 2017, is devoted to the life and work of writer Rosario Castellanos.
Museo Arqueológico de Comitán
Opened in 1993 in Comitán de Domínguez, Chiapas, this archaeological museum covers pre-Hispanic cultures of the Chiapas Highlands, the Maya, trade routes and hunter-gatherer groups.
More drives to Comitán
- Tuxtla to Comitán
- Villahermosa to Comitán
- Coatzacoalcos to Comitán
- Córdoba, Mexico to Comitán
- Veracruz to Comitán
- Tehuacán to Comitán
From Ciudad del Carmen to other places in Mexico
- Ciudad del Carmen to Zacatelco
- Ciudad del Carmen to Chiautempan
- Ciudad del Carmen to Huejotzingo
- Ciudad del Carmen to Tlaxcala
- Ciudad del Carmen to San Miguel, Morelos
- Ciudad del Carmen to Akumal
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ciudad del Carmen to Comitán?
About 6 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 349 miles.
How far is Comitán from Ciudad del Carmen by car?
About 349 miles (562 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 Ciudad del Carmen to Comitán?
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 Ciudad del Carmen to Comitán?
The U.S. State Department rates Campeche Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz 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 Ciudad del Carmen to Comitán use?
In order: MEX-180D, MEX-180, MEX-187, MEX-187D, MEX-190 and MEX-190D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Ciudad del Carmen to Comitán?
Closest to the road: Regional Museum of Anthropology and History of Chiapas (museum, mile 257, 0.7 mi from the route); St. Mark's Cathedral, Tuxtla Gutiérrez (cathedral, mile 257, 1 mi from the route); Casa Na Bolom (museum, mile 295, 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.