The Wayro route from Alpine to Batopilas is 483 miles (777 km), about 11 h 25 min of driving without stops. The U.S.–Mexico border is at about mile 87 on this route, near the Presidio port of entry.
| Distance | 483 mi (777 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 25 min |
| Main roads, in order | US-67 → CHIH 18 → CHIH D → MEX-16 → CHIH 85 → CHIH 25 → CHIH 209 |
| Border crossing | about mile 87 of this route, Texas → Chihuahua (near the Presidio, TX port of entry) |
| Mexican states on the route | Chihuahua (Level 3) |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 2 |
Crossing into Mexico: what you need for Batopilas
| Passport | Passport book or passport card to enter Mexico by land |
|---|---|
| FMM entry permit | Required for this trip: Batopilas is well beyond the 12-mile (20 km) border zone where the permit is not needed |
| Temporary vehicle import permit (TIP) | Required for a U.S.-registered vehicle this far into Mexico |
| Mexican auto insurance | Required for all vehicles: buy a Mexican policy before you cross |
Sources: U.S. State Department, Mexico travel information (updated August 11, 2026); permits are issued by Banjercito.
Crossing at Presidio
The Presidio-Ojinaga International Bridge, run on the U.S. side by TxDOT, links Presidio with Ojinaga, Chihuahua. It handles passenger vehicles, pedestrians, buses and trucks, has SENTRI and FAST lanes, and joins US 67 to Mexican Highway 16.
What the drive from Alpine to Batopilas is like
MEX-16 (148 mi) and CHIH 25 (103 mi) carry about 52% of the 483 miles. The U.S. part of the drive runs through Texas for about 87 miles; after the border at Presidio you have about 396 miles left in Mexico. Of the 2 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Alpine to Batopilas, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| US-67 | 0–86 | 86 | Texas |
| connecting roads | 86–91 | 5 | Texas, Chihuahua |
| CHIH 18 | 91–116 | 25 | Chihuahua |
| CHIH D | 116–185 | 69 | Chihuahua |
| MEX-16 | 185–217 | 32 | Chihuahua |
| CHIH 85 | 217–221 | 4 | Chihuahua |
| MEX-16 | 221–237 | 16 | Chihuahua |
| connecting roads | 237–238 | 1 | Chihuahua |
| local roads | 238–242 | 4 | Chihuahua |
| MEX-16 | 242–342 | 100 | Chihuahua |
| CHIH 25 | 342–445 | 103 | Chihuahua |
| CHIH 209 | 445–483 | 38 | Chihuahua |
- Mile 87 of this route: Texas → Chihuahua (international border)
Stops between Alpine and Batopilas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): El Paisano Hotel (mile 26), Cathedral of Chihuahua (mile 239)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Chihuahua (mile 239)
El Paisano Hotel
Designed by El Paso architect Henry C. Trost and opened in 1930, this Marfa hotel hosted Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, and James Dean during the 1955 filming of Giant, and it still displays memorabilia from the movie.
Cathedral of Chihuahua
Construction on this Baroque cathedral began in 1725 and stretched over more than a century. It anchors the Plaza de Armas in downtown Chihuahua, and a museum of sacred art occupies its basement.
When you get to Batopilas
Deep in the Copper Canyon of Chihuahua's Sierra Tarahumara, Batopilas takes its name from a Tarahumara word for a boxed-in river. Silver found here in 1708 made it a rich mining town, and it became the second place in Mexico, after Mexico City, to get electricity. A Pueblo Mágico since 2012, it is about three hours by road from Creel.
- Misión de Satevó: About 8 km (5 miles) from town, this mission dedicated to the Santo Ángel Custodio was built by the Jesuits in 1760. source
- Hacienda San Miguel: The old hacienda is one of the landmarks left from Batopilas's silver boom, listed among the town's main attractions. source
- Templo de la Virgen del Carmen: The town's church is the focus of the Virgen del Carmen festival held each July. source
More drives to Batopilas
- Marathon, TX to Batopilas
- El Paso, TX to Batopilas
- Deming, NM to Batopilas
- Marfa, TX to Batopilas
- Bisbee, AZ to Batopilas
- Silver City, NM to Batopilas
From Alpine to other places in Mexico
- Alpine, TX to Hidalgo del Parral
- Alpine, TX to Cuatro Ciénegas
- Alpine, TX to Creel
- Alpine, TX to Gómez Palacio
- Alpine, TX to Monterrey
- Alpine, TX to Reynosa
All routes to Batopilas, border crossings and permits in one place: Driving to Batopilas, Mexico from the U.S.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Alpine to Batopilas?
About 11 h 25 min of driving without stops, over 483 miles.
How far is Batopilas from Alpine by car?
About 483 miles (777 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.
Where does the Alpine to Batopilas drive cross into Mexico?
At about mile 87 of this route, from Texas into Chihuahua, near the Presidio port of entry.
Do I need a permit to drive my car from Alpine to Batopilas?
Yes. A temporary vehicle import permit (TIP) is required for a U.S.-registered car this far into Mexico. You also need Mexican auto insurance and a passport book or card. An FMM entry permit is required too.
Is it safe to drive from Alpine to Batopilas?
The U.S. State Department rates Chihuahua Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Alpine to Batopilas use?
In order: US-67, CHIH 18, CHIH D, MEX-16, CHIH 85, CHIH 25 and CHIH 209. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Alpine and Batopilas?
Closest to the road: El Paisano Hotel (hotel, mile 26, 0.2 mi from the route); Cathedral of Chihuahua (cathedral, mile 239, 0.7 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 mile 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 (roughly 2 to 7 miles depending on the type, farther for World Heritage sites): at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, with no more than five of one type, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place and city 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.