The Wayro route from Comitán to Teapa is 189 miles (304 km), about 4 h 40 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 189 mi (304 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 4 h 40 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-190 → MEX-190D → MEX-195 |
| Mexican states on the route | Chiapas, Tabasco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-190D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
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 Teapa drive plays out
MEX-195 (95 mi) and MEX-190 (63 mi) carry about 84% of the 189 miles. It runs through 2 states: Chiapas, Tabasco. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-190D. None of the 4 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Roads you'll take from Comitán to Teapa
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-190 | 0–54 | 54 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190D | 54–70 | 16 | Chiapas |
| connecting roads | 70–71 | 1 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 71–80 | 9 | Chiapas |
| MEX-195 | 80–175 | 95 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 175–189 | 14 | Chiapas, Tabasco |
- Mile 185 of this route: Chiapas → Tabasco (state line)
Places worth a stop between Comitán and Teapa
- Nature and outdoors: Sumidero Canyon National Park (mile 80), Selva El Ocote (mile 85)
- Museums and history: Casa Na Bolom (mile 54), San Cristobal Cathedral (mile 55)
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.
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.
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.
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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 Teapa?
About 4 h 40 min of driving without stops, over 189 miles.
How far is Teapa from Comitán by car?
About 189 miles (304 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 Teapa?
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 Teapa?
The U.S. State Department rates Chiapas Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Tabasco 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 Teapa use?
In order: MEX-190, MEX-190D and MEX-195. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Comitán to Teapa?
Closest to the road: Casa Na Bolom (museum, mile 54, 1 mi from the route); San Cristobal Cathedral (cathedral, mile 55, 1 mi from the route); Selva El Ocote (biosphere reserve, mile 85, 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.