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Driving from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Minatitlán

Minatitlán lies 248 km (154 mi) north-west of San Cristóbal de las Casas, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 3 h 47 min without stops, over roughly 302 km (188 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

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San Cristóbal de las CasasMinatitlán
CountryMexicoMexico
Population215,874112,046
Elevation2,183 m (7,162 ft)25 m (82 ft)
Time nowUTC-6 (America/Merida)UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City)

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Common questions

How far is Minatitlán from San Cristóbal de las Casas?

248 km (154 mi) in a straight line, north-west of San Cristóbal de las Casas; by road roughly 302 km (188 mi).

How long does it take to get from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Minatitlán by car?

About 3 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between San Cristóbal de las Casas and Minatitlán?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.