Plan on about 10 h 58 min of driving for the 544-mile (876 km) trip from Oaxaca to Reforma Agraria, before any stops.
| Total distance | 544 mi (876 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 58 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-190 → MEX-190D → MEX-185D → MEX-200 → MEX-307 |
| Mexican states on the route | Oaxaca, Chiapas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-190D, MEX-185D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.8 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.
Driving Oaxaca to Reforma Agraria: the shape of the trip
MEX-190D (190 mi) and MEX-190 (155 mi) carry about 63% of the 544 miles. It runs through 2 states: Oaxaca, Chiapas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-190D and MEX-185D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Oaxaca to Reforma Agraria
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-190 | 4–25 | 21 | Oaxaca |
| connecting roads | 25–28 | 3 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-190D | 28–133 | 105 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-185D | 133–162 | 29 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-190 | 162–212 | 50 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-200 | 212–244 | 32 | Oaxaca, Chiapas |
| MEX-190D | 244–301 | 57 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 301–315 | 14 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 315–324 | 9 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 324–329 | 5 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190D | 329–357 | 28 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 357–422 | 65 | Chiapas |
| MEX-307 | 422–524 | 102 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 524–544 | 20 | Chiapas |
- Mile 231 of this route: Oaxaca → Chiapas (state line)
Places worth a stop between Oaxaca and Reforma Agraria
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): El Palmillo (mile 20), Yagul (mile 21), Mitla (mile 25), Faustino Miranda Botanical Garden (mile 321)
- Nature and outdoors: Hierve el Agua (mile 38), Sumidero Canyon National Park (mile 321), Faustino Miranda Botanical Garden (mile 321), Lagunas de Montebello National Park (mile 443)
- Museums and history: El Palmillo (mile 20), Yagul (mile 21), Mitla (mile 25), Tenam Puente (mile 421)
El Palmillo
On a hilltop in the eastern Tlacolula arm of the Valley of Oaxaca, El Palmillo is a Classic Period Zapotec archaeological site just south of Mitla and east of Monte Albán.
Yagul
On a rocky hill in Oaxaca's Tlacolula Valley, Yagul is a Zapotec site whose builders linked platforms by paths. Explore the Palace of the Six Patios, a ball court, tombs and a fortress wall with lookouts.
Mitla
Mitla, the key site of Zapotec culture and Oaxaca's second major archaeological site after Monte Albán, lies 44 km from Oaxaca City at the upper end of the Tlacolula Valley.
Hierve el Agua
About 70 km east of Oaxaca City, Hierve el Agua's two cliffs rise 50 to 90 meters above the valley, draped in near-white travertine formations that look like waterfalls.
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.
Faustino Miranda Botanical Garden
The Faustino Miranda Botanical Garden sits next to the Sabinal River in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, in the state of Chiapas in southern Mexico.
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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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Oaxaca to Reforma Agraria?
About 10 h 58 min of driving without stops, over 544 miles.
How far is Reforma Agraria from Oaxaca by car?
About 544 miles (876 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 Oaxaca 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 Oaxaca 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 Oaxaca to Reforma Agraria?
In order: MEX-190, MEX-190D, MEX-185D, MEX-200 and MEX-307. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Oaxaca to Reforma Agraria?
Closest to the road: El Palmillo (archaeological site, mile 20, 0.1 mi from the route); Mitla (archaeological site, mile 25, 0.3 mi from the route); Faustino Miranda Botanical Garden (botanical garden, mile 321, 0.9 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.