By road, Copainalá and Reforma Agraria are about 265 miles (426 km) apart, or roughly 6 h 42 min of driving.
| Distance by road | 265 mi (426 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-190 → MEX-190D → MEX-307 |
| Mexican states on the route | Chiapas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-190D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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.
On the road from Copainalá to Reforma Agraria
MEX-307 (103 mi) and MEX-190 (90 mi) carry about 73% of the 265 miles. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-190D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Copainalá to Reforma Agraria
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–16 | 16 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 16–37 | 21 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 37–45 | 8 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 45–50 | 5 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190D | 50–78 | 28 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 78–142 | 64 | Chiapas |
| MEX-307 | 142–245 | 103 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 245–265 | 20 | Chiapas |
Stops between Copainalá and Reforma Agraria
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Botánico de Tuxtla Gutiérrez (mile 42), Casa Museo Belisario Domínguez (mile 132)
- Nature and outdoors: Sumidero Canyon (mile 23), Sumidero Canyon National Park (mile 42), Lagunas de Montebello National Park (mile 165)
- Museums and history: Museo Botánico de Tuxtla Gutiérrez (mile 42), Museo de Ciencia y Tecnología de Chiapas (mile 45), Casa Museo Belisario Domínguez (mile 132), Tenam Puente (mile 141)
Sumidero Canyon
Just north of Chiapa de Corzo in Chiapas, Sumidero Canyon is a deep natural canyon cut by a crack in the crust and erosion by the Grijalva River, which still flows through it.
Museo Botánico de Tuxtla Gutiérrez
Founded in 1951 with the Faustino Miranda Botanical Garden, this Tuxtla Gutiérrez museum, also called the Museo de las Maderas, is devoted to the plant life of 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.
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.
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.
Tenam Puente
About 12 kilometers south of Comitán, Tenam Puente is a Maya archaeological site in the Balum Canan valley, reached by a turnoff from Federal Highway 190 toward La Trinitaria.
Chinkultic
Chinkultic is a moderate-size archaeological ruin in the Mexican state of Chiapas, part of Lagunas de Montebello National Park.
Lagunas de Montebello National Park
Near the Guatemala border in Chiapas, Lagunas de Montebello National Park holds 59 multicolored lakes in pine forest, along with two Maya ruins.
More drives to Reforma Agraria
- Comitán to Reforma Agraria
- Ocosingo to Reforma Agraria
- San Cristóbal de las Casas to Reforma Agraria
- Tuxtla to Reforma Agraria
- Palizada to Reforma Agraria
- Ocozocoautla de Espinosa to Reforma Agraria
From Copainalá to other places in Mexico
- Copainalá to Omitlán
- Copainalá to Huasca de Ocampo
- Copainalá to San Juan Chamula
- Copainalá to Boca del Cielo
- Copainalá to San José del Pacífico
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Copainalá to Reforma Agraria?
About 6 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 265 miles.
How far is Reforma Agraria from Copainalá by car?
About 265 miles (426 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 Copainalá to Reforma Agraria?
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 Copainalá to Reforma Agraria?
The U.S. State Department rates Chiapas Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Copainalá to Reforma Agraria use?
In order: MEX-190, MEX-190D and MEX-307. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Copainalá and Reforma Agraria?
Closest to the road: Museo Botánico de Tuxtla Gutiérrez (museum, mile 42, 0.7 mi from the route); Casa Museo Belisario Domínguez (museum, mile 132, 0.5 mi from the route); Lagunas de Montebello National Park (national park, mile 165, 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.