By road, Córdoba, Mexico and Comitán are about 428 miles (688 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 39 min of driving.
| Distance by road | 428 mi (688 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-150 → MEX-150D → MEX-145D → MEX-180D → MEX-180 → MEX-187D → MEX-190 → MEX-190D |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D, MEX-187D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.1 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 Córdoba to Comitán is like
MEX-187D (123 mi) and MEX-190 (69 mi) carry about 45% of the 428 miles. It runs through 3 states: Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-150D, MEX-145D and MEX-180D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Córdoba to Comitán
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-150 | 0–4 | 4 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150D | 4–32 | 28 | Veracruz |
| local roads | 32–142 | 110 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 142–174 | 32 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 174–194 | 20 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 194–199 | 5 | Veracruz |
| MEX-187D | 199–322 | 123 | Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 322–330 | 8 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 330–339 | 9 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 339–344 | 5 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190D | 344–372 | 28 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 372–428 | 56 | Chiapas |
- Mile 261 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 268 of this route: Tabasco → Chiapas (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Comitán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Regional Museum of Anthropology and History of Chiapas (mile 336)
- Nature and outdoors: Selva El Ocote (mile 352)
- Museums and history: Huatusco (mile 25), St. Mark's Cathedral, Tuxtla Gutiérrez (mile 336), Regional Museum of Anthropology and History of Chiapas (mile 336), Museo de Ciencia y Tecnología de Chiapas (mile 340), Museo de la Laca and the Santo Domingo monastery (mile 345), La Pila fountain (mile 345), Casa Na Bolom (mile 373)
- With kids: Zoológico Miguél Álvarez del Toro (mile 340)
Huatusco
Above the Atoyac River in Carrillo Puerto, the ruins of Huatusco (Cuauhtochco) include a Mexica-era temple that still keeps original surface finishes. There are no visitor facilities; reaching it means crossing a suspension bridge and climbing a steep trail, ideally with a local guide.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
- Coatzacoalcos to Comitán
- Veracruz to Comitán
- Tehuacán to Comitán
- Xalapa to Comitán
From Córdoba to other places in Mexico
- Córdoba to Zacatelco
- Córdoba to Apizaco
- Córdoba to Chiautempan
- Córdoba to Huejotzingo
- Córdoba to Tlaxcala
- Córdoba to Atlixco
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Córdoba, Mexico to Comitán?
About 7 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 428 miles.
What is the driving distance from Córdoba, Mexico to Comitán?
About 428 miles (688 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 Córdoba 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 Córdoba 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 Córdoba to Comitán?
In order: MEX-150, MEX-150D, MEX-145D, MEX-180D, MEX-180, MEX-187D, MEX-190 and MEX-190D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Córdoba and Comitán?
Closest to the road: Regional Museum of Anthropology and History of Chiapas (museum, mile 336, 0.7 mi from the route); St. Mark's Cathedral, Tuxtla Gutiérrez (cathedral, mile 336, 1 mi from the route); Casa Na Bolom (museum, mile 373, 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.