Bahía de Kino to Batopilas de Manuel Gómez Morín is about 490 road miles (788 km): roughly 12 h 45 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Total distance | 490 mi (788 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 12 h 45 min |
| Main roads, in order | SON 100 → MEX-16 → CHIH 227 → CHIH 25 → CHIH 209 |
| Mexican states on the route | Sonora, Chihuahua |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
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 Bahía de Kino to Batopilas de Manuel Gómez Morín drive plays out
MEX-16 (256 mi) and CHIH 25 (65 mi) carry about 66% of the 490 miles. It runs through 2 states: Sonora, Chihuahua. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Bahía de Kino to Batopilas de Manuel Gómez Morín
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| SON 100 | 0–60 | 60 | Sonora |
| local roads | 60–69 | 9 | Sonora |
| connecting roads | 69–70 | 1 | Sonora |
| MEX-16 | 70–326 | 256 | Sonora, Chihuahua |
| connecting roads | 326–327 | 1 | Chihuahua |
| CHIH 227 | 327–386 | 59 | Chihuahua |
| CHIH 25 | 386–451 | 65 | Chihuahua |
| CHIH 209 | 451–489 | 38 | Chihuahua |
| local roads | 489–490 | 1 | Chihuahua |
- Mile 276 of this route: Sonora → Chihuahua (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Batopilas de Manuel Gómez Morín
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Hermosillo Cathedral (mile 66), Museo Tarahumara de Arte Popular (mile 405)
- Nature and outdoors: Basaseachic Falls (mile 327), Basaseachic Falls National Park (mile 328)
- Museums and history: Hermosillo Cathedral (mile 66), Regional Museum of Sonora (mile 67), Museo Tarahumara de Arte Popular (mile 405)
Hermosillo Cathedral
Consecrated in 1908, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption pairs an eclectic facade of Baroque and neo-Gothic elements with a neoclassical interior; its dome was finished in 1963. A small 18th-century chapel once stood here.
Regional Museum of Sonora
Since 1985 the Regional Museum of Sonora has occupied the historic Antigua Penitenciaría building, with exhibits on the cultural heritage and identity of the people of Sonora.
Basaseachic Falls
On the Basaseachic River in the Copper Canyon region, Basaseachic Falls drops 246 meters, making it the second-highest waterfall in Mexico after Cascada de Piedra Volada.
Basaseachic Falls National Park
Basaseachic Falls National Park lies in western Chihuahua in the heart of the Sierra Madre Occidental.
Museo Tarahumara de Arte Popular
Set in Creel's old train station, the Museo Tarahumara de Arte Popular shows the social, natural and historical setting of the Sierra Tarahumara.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Bahía de Kino to Batopilas de Manuel Gómez Morín?
About 12 h 45 min of driving without stops, over 490 miles.
How far is Batopilas de Manuel Gómez Morín from Bahía de Kino by car?
About 490 miles (788 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 Bahía de Kino to Batopilas de Manuel Gómez Morín?
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 Bahía de Kino to Batopilas de Manuel Gómez Morín?
The U.S. State Department rates Sonora Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Chihuahua Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Bahía de Kino to Batopilas de Manuel Gómez Morín use?
In order: SON 100, MEX-16, CHIH 227, CHIH 25 and CHIH 209. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Bahía de Kino to Batopilas de Manuel Gómez Morín?
Closest to the road: Hermosillo Cathedral (cathedral, mile 66, 0.8 mi from the route); Regional Museum of Sonora (museum, mile 67, 1 mi from the route); Museo Tarahumara de Arte Popular (folk art museum, mile 405, 0.2 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.