By road, Cabo San Lucas and Ciudad Constitución are about 225 miles (362 km) apart, or roughly 4 h 40 min of driving.
| Total distance | 225 mi (362 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 4 h 40 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-19 → MEX-1 |
| Mexican states on the route | Baja California Sur |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Driving this route in a car with U.S. plates
| Temporary vehicle import permit (TIP) | Not needed: the whole route is in Baja California / Baja California Sur, Mexico's hassle-free zone for U.S. vehicles |
|---|---|
| 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.
The Cabo San Lucas–Ciudad Constitución drive in a few lines
MEX-1 (140 mi) and MEX-19 (78 mi) carry about 97% of the 225 miles. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Cabo San Lucas to Ciudad Constitución
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Baja California Sur |
| MEX-19 | 2–80 | 78 | Baja California Sur |
| MEX-1 | 80–95 | 15 | Baja California Sur |
| local roads | 95–99 | 4 | Baja California Sur |
| MEX-1 | 99–224 | 125 | Baja California Sur |
| local roads | 224–225 | 1 | Baja California Sur |
Places worth a stop between Cabo San Lucas and Ciudad Constitución
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Misión Santa Rosa de las Palmas (mile 48)
- Museums and history: Misión Santa Rosa de las Palmas (mile 48), Cathedral of La Paz, Baja California Sur (mile 98), Museo de Arte de Baja California Sur (mile 98)
Misión Santa Rosa de las Palmas
Founded by Jesuits in 1733 and dedicated to Saint Rose of Lima, Misión Santa Rosa de las Palmas is also known as the Todos Santos Mission.
Cathedral of La Paz, Baja California Sur
In central La Paz, Baja California Sur, the Our Lady of Peace Cathedral stands where the Jesuits founded their 18th-century mission and is the seat of the local diocese.
Museo de Arte de Baja California Sur
Museo de Arte de Baja California Sur in La Paz is dedicated to local, national and international art and culture.
From Cabo San Lucas to other places in Mexico
- Cabo San Lucas to Puerto San Carlos
- Cabo San Lucas to Loreto
- Cabo San Lucas to Mulegé
- Cabo San Lucas to Santa Rosalía
- Cabo San Lucas to San Ignacio, Sinaloa, Baja California Sur
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Cabo San Lucas to Ciudad Constitución?
About 4 h 40 min of driving without stops, over 225 miles.
How far is Ciudad Constitución from Cabo San Lucas by car?
About 225 miles (362 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 Cabo San Lucas to Ciudad Constitución?
No vehicle permit is needed: the whole route is in Baja California / Baja California Sur, Mexico's hassle-free zone for U.S. vehicles. Mexican auto insurance is required for every vehicle.
Is it safe to drive from Cabo San Lucas to Ciudad Constitución?
The U.S. State Department rates Baja California Sur Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Cabo San Lucas to Ciudad Constitución?
In order: MEX-19 and MEX-1. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Cabo San Lucas to Ciudad Constitución?
Closest to the road: Misión Santa Rosa de las Palmas (mission, mile 48, 0.7 mi from the route); Cathedral of La Paz, Baja California Sur (cathedral, mile 98, 3 mi from the route); Museo de Arte de Baja California Sur (museum of culture, mile 98, 3 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.