By road, Ixtepec and Reforma Agraria are about 402 miles (647 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 42 min of driving.
| Distance by road | 402 mi (647 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-185D → MEX-190 → MEX-200 → MEX-190D → MEX-307 |
| Mexican states on the route | Oaxaca, Chiapas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-185D, MEX-190D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.1 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.
Driving Ixtepec to Reforma Agraria: the shape of the trip
MEX-190 (131 mi) and MEX-307 (103 mi) carry about 58% of the 402 miles. It runs through 2 states: Oaxaca, Chiapas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-185D and MEX-190D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Ixtepec to Reforma Agraria, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-185D | 2–20 | 18 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-190 | 20–70 | 50 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-200 | 70–101 | 31 | Oaxaca, Chiapas |
| connecting roads | 101–102 | 1 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190D | 102–160 | 58 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 160–173 | 13 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 173–183 | 10 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 183–187 | 4 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190D | 187–216 | 29 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 216–280 | 64 | Chiapas |
| MEX-307 | 280–383 | 103 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 383–402 | 19 | Chiapas |
- Mile 89 of this route: Oaxaca → Chiapas (state line)
Places worth a stop between Ixtepec and Reforma Agraria
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Planetario Tuxtla - Jaime Sabines Gutiérrez (mile 180), Casa Museo Belisario Domínguez (mile 270)
- Nature and outdoors: Sumidero Canyon National Park (mile 180), Lagunas de Montebello National Park (mile 302)
- Museums and history: Museo de la Ciudad (mile 176), Planetario Tuxtla - Jaime Sabines Gutiérrez (mile 180), La Pila fountain (mile 188), Casa Museo Belisario Domínguez (mile 270), Tenam Puente (mile 278)
Museo de la Ciudad
Tuxtla Gutiérrez's city museum covers the history and growth of the city with three permanent exhibits and a temporary gallery, in a building whose site once briefly served as a bullring.
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.
Planetario Tuxtla - Jaime Sabines Gutiérrez
Planetario Tuxtla - Jaime Sabines Gutiérrez is a planetarium in Tuxtla equipped with 2D and 3D image projection technology.
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.
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.
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From Ixtepec to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ixtepec to Reforma Agraria?
About 8 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 402 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ixtepec to Reforma Agraria?
About 402 miles (647 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 Ixtepec 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 Ixtepec to Reforma Agraria?
The U.S. State Department rates Oaxaca 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 Ixtepec to Reforma Agraria?
In order: MEX-185D, MEX-190, MEX-200, MEX-190D and MEX-307. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ixtepec and Reforma Agraria?
Closest to the road: Planetario Tuxtla - Jaime Sabines Gutiérrez (museum, mile 180, 0.6 mi from the route); Casa Museo Belisario Domínguez (museum, mile 270, 0.5 mi from the route); Lagunas de Montebello National Park (national park, mile 302, 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.