By road, Villahermosa and Comitán are about 240 miles (387 km) apart, or roughly 4 h 54 min of driving.
| Distance | 240 mi (387 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 4 h 54 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-180 → MEX-187 → MEX-187D → MEX-190 → MEX-190D |
| Mexican states on the route | Tabasco, Veracruz, Chiapas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-187D, MEX-190D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.6 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 Villahermosa to Comitán is like
MEX-190 (68 mi) and MEX-187D (65 mi) carry about 55% of the 240 miles. It runs through 3 states: Tabasco, Veracruz, Chiapas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-187D and MEX-190D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Villahermosa to Comitán
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 2–23 | 21 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 23–32 | 9 | Tabasco |
| MEX-187 | 32–60 | 28 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 60–70 | 10 | Tabasco, Veracruz |
| MEX-187D | 70–135 | 65 | Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 135–143 | 8 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 143–152 | 9 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 152–157 | 5 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190D | 157–185 | 28 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 185–240 | 55 | Chiapas |
- Mile 68 of this route: Tabasco → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 74 of this route: Veracruz → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 81 of this route: Tabasco → Chiapas (state line)
What to see on the way from Villahermosa to Comitán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Faustino Miranda Botanical Garden (mile 149)
- Nature and outdoors: Faustino Miranda Botanical Garden (mile 149), Sumidero Canyon National Park (mile 150), Selva El Ocote (mile 165)
- Museums and history: Museo de la Ciudad (mile 146), La Pila fountain (mile 158), Chiapa de Corzo (mile 158), Casa Na Bolom (mile 186), San Cristobal Cathedral (mile 186)
- With kids: Zoológico Miguél Álvarez del Toro (mile 153)
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.
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.
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.
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.
When you get to 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.
More drives to Comitán
- Tuxtla to Comitán
- Coatzacoalcos to Comitán
- Córdoba, Mexico to Comitán
- Veracruz to Comitán
- Tehuacán to Comitán
- Xalapa to Comitán
From Villahermosa to other places in Mexico
- Villahermosa to Tehuacán
- Villahermosa to Cholula
- Villahermosa to Chiautempan
- Villahermosa to Tlaxcala
- Villahermosa to Calpulalpan
- Villahermosa to San Miguel, Morelos
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Villahermosa to Comitán?
About 4 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 240 miles.
What is the driving distance from Villahermosa to Comitán?
About 240 miles (387 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 Villahermosa 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 Villahermosa to Comitán?
The U.S. State Department rates Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Chiapas Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Villahermosa to Comitán use?
In order: MEX-180, MEX-187, 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 Villahermosa and Comitán?
Closest to the road: Museo de la Ciudad (museum, mile 146, 1 mi from the route); Faustino Miranda Botanical Garden (botanical garden, mile 149, 0.9 mi from the route); San Cristobal Cathedral (cathedral, mile 186, 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.