The Wayro route from Comitán to Comalcalco is 237 miles (381 km), about 5 h 0 min of driving without stops.
| Total distance | 237 mi (381 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 0 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-190 → MEX-190D → MEX-187D → MEX-187 |
| Mexican states on the route | Chiapas, Tabasco, Veracruz |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-190D, MEX-187D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.5 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 Comitán to Comalcalco drive plays out
MEX-187D (64 mi) and MEX-190 (62 mi) carry about 53% of the 237 miles. It runs through 3 states: Chiapas, Tabasco, Veracruz. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-190D and MEX-187D. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Comitán and Comalcalco
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-190 | 0–54 | 54 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190D | 54–88 | 34 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 88–98 | 10 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 98–106 | 8 | Chiapas |
| MEX-187D | 106–170 | 64 | Chiapas, Tabasco, Veracruz |
| local roads | 170–180 | 10 | Veracruz, Tabasco |
| MEX-187 | 180–234 | 54 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 234–237 | 3 | Tabasco |
- Mile 161 of this route: Chiapas → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 167 of this route: Tabasco → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 172 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
What to see on the way from Comitán to Comalcalco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Paleontología de Tuxtla (mile 91)
- Nature and outdoors: Selva El Ocote (mile 76)
- Museums and history: Casa Na Bolom (mile 54), La Pila fountain (mile 83), Museo de la Laca and the Santo Domingo monastery (mile 83), Museo de Paleontología de Tuxtla (mile 91)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Museo de Paleontología de Tuxtla
Also known as the Museo Eliseo Palacios Aguilera, this Tuxtla Gutiérrez museum opened in 2002 and displays more than 200 fossils found in Chiapas, ranging from 10,000 to 300 million years old.
When you get to Comalcalco
Comalcalco
Next to the modern city of the same name in Tabasco, Comalcalco is an ancient Maya site that stands out as a major Maya city built with bricks instead of limestone, and the westernmost of the civilization.
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From Comitán to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Comitán to Comalcalco?
About 5 h 0 min of driving without stops, over 237 miles.
What is the driving distance from Comitán to Comalcalco?
About 237 miles (381 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 Comitán to Comalcalco?
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 Comitán to Comalcalco?
The U.S. State Department rates Chiapas Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Comitán to Comalcalco use?
In order: MEX-190, MEX-190D, MEX-187D and MEX-187. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Comitán to Comalcalco?
Closest to the road: Casa Na Bolom (museum, mile 54, 1 mi from the route); La Pila fountain (monument, mile 83, 2 mi from the route); Museo de Paleontología de Tuxtla (museum, mile 91, 0.7 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.