By road, Coatzacoalcos and Comitán are about 244 miles (392 km) apart, or roughly 4 h 30 min of driving.
| Distance | 244 mi (392 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 30 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-180 → MEX-187D → MEX-190 → MEX-190D |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-187D, MEX-190D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.8 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 Coatzacoalcos to Comitán: the shape of the trip
MEX-187D (122 mi) and MEX-190 (67 mi) carry about 77% of the 244 miles. It runs through 3 states: Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-187D and MEX-190D. Of the 6 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Coatzacoalcos to Comitán: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | |
| MEX-180 | 2–16 | 14 | Veracruz |
| MEX-187D | 16–138 | 122 | Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 138–146 | 8 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 146–156 | 10 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 156–160 | 4 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190D | 160–189 | 29 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 189–244 | 55 | Chiapas |
- Mile 77 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 85 of this route: Tabasco → Chiapas (state line)
What to see on the way from Coatzacoalcos to Comitán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Regional Museum of Anthropology and History of Chiapas (mile 153)
- Nature and outdoors: Selva El Ocote (mile 168)
- Museums and history: Regional Museum of Anthropology and History of Chiapas (mile 153), Chiapa de Corzo (mile 162), Museo de la Laca and the Santo Domingo monastery (mile 162), Museo de Medicina Maya (mile 190), Casa Na Bolom (mile 190)
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
In Comitán itself
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
- Córdoba, Mexico to Comitán
- Veracruz to Comitán
- Tehuacán to Comitán
- Xalapa to Comitán
From Coatzacoalcos to other places in Mexico
- Coatzacoalcos to Orizaba
- Coatzacoalcos to Cholula
- Coatzacoalcos to Zacatelco
- Coatzacoalcos to Huejotzingo
- Coatzacoalcos to Tlaxcala
- Coatzacoalcos to Atlixco
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Coatzacoalcos to Comitán?
About 4 h 30 min of driving without stops, over 244 miles.
How far is Comitán from Coatzacoalcos by car?
About 244 miles (392 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 Coatzacoalcos 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 Coatzacoalcos to Comitán?
The U.S. State Department rates 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 Coatzacoalcos to Comitán?
In order: MEX-180, 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 Coatzacoalcos to Comitán?
Closest to the road: Regional Museum of Anthropology and History of Chiapas (museum, mile 153, 0.7 mi from the route); Museo de la Laca and the Santo Domingo monastery (museum, mile 162, 2 mi from the route); Casa Na Bolom (museum, mile 190, 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.