The Wayro route from Veracruz to Comitán is 431 miles (694 km), about 7 h 22 min of driving without stops.
| Total distance | 431 mi (694 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | 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 17.3 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.
What the drive from Veracruz to Comitán is like
MEX-145D (141 mi) and MEX-187D (123 mi) carry about 61% of the 431 miles. It runs through 3 states: Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-150D, MEX-145D and MEX-180D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Veracruz to Comitán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150D | 4–35 | 31 | Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 35–37 | 2 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 37–178 | 141 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 178–199 | 21 | Veracruz |
| MEX-180 | 199–203 | 4 | Veracruz |
| MEX-187D | 203–326 | 123 | Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 326–334 | 8 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 334–343 | 9 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 343–347 | 4 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190D | 347–376 | 29 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 376–431 | 55 | Chiapas |
- Mile 265 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 272 of this route: Tabasco → Chiapas (state line)
What to see on the way from Veracruz to Comitán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Faustino Miranda Botanical Garden (mile 339)
- Nature and outdoors: Faustino Miranda Botanical Garden (mile 339), Sumidero Canyon National Park (mile 340), Selva El Ocote (mile 355)
- Museums and history: Museo de la Ciudad (mile 336), Museo de Ciencia y Tecnología de Chiapas (mile 343), Museo de la Laca and the Santo Domingo monastery (mile 348), Chiapa de Corzo (mile 349), Casa Na Bolom (mile 377)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Once you reach Comitán
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Veracruz to Comitán?
About 7 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 431 miles.
How far is Comitán from Veracruz by car?
About 431 miles (694 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 Veracruz 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 Veracruz 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 Veracruz to Comitán?
In order: 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 Veracruz and Comitán?
Closest to the road: Museo de la Ciudad (museum, mile 336, 1 mi from the route); Faustino Miranda Botanical Garden (botanical garden, mile 339, 0.9 mi from the route); Casa Na Bolom (museum, mile 377, 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.