The Wayro route from San Andrés Tuxtla to San Juan Chamula is 281 miles (453 km), about 5 h 23 min of driving without stops.
| Total distance | 281 mi (453 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 5 h 23 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-180 → MEX-185 → MEX-180D → MEX-187D → MEX-190 → MEX-190D |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-145D, MEX-180D, MEX-187D, MEX-190D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
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 San Andrés Tuxtla to San Juan Chamula drive plays out
MEX-187D (122 mi) and MEX-180 (33 mi) carry about 55% of the 281 miles. It runs through 3 states: Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-145D, MEX-180D and MEX-187D. Of the 6 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from San Andrés Tuxtla to San Juan Chamula, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–27 | 27 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 27–55 | 28 | Veracruz |
| MEX-185 | 55–76 | 21 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 76–96 | 20 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 96–101 | 5 | Veracruz |
| MEX-187D | 101–223 | 122 | Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 223–232 | 9 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 232–241 | 9 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 241–245 | 4 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190D | 245–274 | 29 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 274–281 | 7 | Chiapas |
- Mile 163 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 170 of this route: Tabasco → Chiapas (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between San Andrés Tuxtla and San Juan Chamula
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Regional Museum of Anthropology and History of Chiapas (mile 238)
- Nature and outdoors: Selva El Ocote (mile 254)
- Museums and history: Museo de la Ciudad (mile 235), Regional Museum of Anthropology and History of Chiapas (mile 238), La Pila fountain (mile 247), Chiapa de Corzo (mile 247)
- With kids: Zoológico Miguél Álvarez del Toro (mile 242)
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.
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.
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.
Chiapa de Corzo
Near the town of Chiapa de Corzo in Chiapas lies a pre-Columbian archaeological site of the same name that grew into a regional center around 700–500 BCE, during the Middle Formative period.
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.
In San Juan Chamula itself
Museo de Medicina Maya
Dedicated to the healing practices of the Tzotzil and Tzeltal peoples, the Museo de Medicina Maya is a museum in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas.
Museo Mesoamericano del Jade
The Museo Mesoamericano del Jade in San Cristóbal de Las Casas is housed in the Casa del Jade, a cultural center and company specializing in jade, with its own workshops.
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.
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From San Andrés Tuxtla to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from San Andrés Tuxtla to San Juan Chamula?
About 5 h 23 min of driving without stops, over 281 miles.
What is the driving distance from San Andrés Tuxtla to San Juan Chamula?
About 281 miles (453 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 San Andrés Tuxtla to San Juan Chamula?
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 San Andrés Tuxtla to San Juan Chamula?
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 San Andrés Tuxtla to San Juan Chamula?
In order: MEX-180, MEX-185, MEX-180D, 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 San Andrés Tuxtla and San Juan Chamula?
Closest to the road: Museo de la Ciudad (museum, mile 235, 1 mi from the route); Regional Museum of Anthropology and History of Chiapas (museum, mile 238, 0.7 mi from the route); La Pila fountain (monument, mile 247, 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.