The Wayro route from Cabo San Lucas to San Ignacio, Sinaloa, Baja California Sur is 484 miles (779 km), about 9 h 34 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 484 mi (779 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 34 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-19 → MEX-1 |
| Mexican states on the route | Baja California Sur |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.4 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) | 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.
Driving Cabo San Lucas to San Ignacio, Sinaloa: the shape of the trip
MEX-1 (398 mi) and MEX-19 (78 mi) carry about 98% of the 484 miles. Of the 5 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Cabo San Lucas and San Ignacio, Sinaloa
| 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 | 99–482 | 383 | Baja California Sur |
| local roads | 482–484 | 2 | Baja California Sur |
Stops between Cabo San Lucas and San Ignacio, Sinaloa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Misión Santa Rosa de las Palmas (mile 48), Misión de Nuestra Señora de Loreto Conchó (mile 316), Misión Santa Rosalía de Mulegé (mile 399)
- Museums and history: Misión Santa Rosa de las Palmas (mile 48), Cathedral of La Paz, Baja California Sur (mile 98), Museo Regional de Antropología e Historia de Baja California Sur (mile 98), Misión de Nuestra Señora de Loreto Conchó (mile 316), Misión Santa Rosalía de Mulegé (mile 399)
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 Regional de Antropología e Historia de Baja California Sur
The Regional Museum of Baja California Sur exhibits and preserves the cultural heritage of the region.
Misión de Nuestra Señora de Loreto Conchó
Jesuit missionary Juan María de Salvatierra founded Mission Loreto in 1697 at the Monqui settlement of Conchó, now Loreto, Baja California Sur; it was the first successful mission and Spanish town in Baja California.
Misión Santa Rosalía de Mulegé
In the oasis town of Mulegé in Baja California Sur, this mission church is a cultural heritage monument listed by Mexico's national institute of anthropology and history.
Once you reach San Ignacio, Sinaloa
Misión San Ignacio Kadakaamán
Founded in 1728 by Jesuit missionary Juan Bautista de Luyando, Mission San Ignacio Kadakaamán stands in the town of San Ignacio, Baja California Sur.
More drives to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
- Calvillo to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
- Aguascalientes to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
- San Juan de los Lagos to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
- Tepatitlán to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
- Amatitán to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
- Mazamitla to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
From Cabo San Lucas to other places in Mexico
- Cabo San Lucas to Ciudad Constitución
- Cabo San Lucas to Puerto San Carlos
- Cabo San Lucas to Loreto
- Cabo San Lucas to Mulegé
- Cabo San Lucas to Santa Rosalía
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Cabo San Lucas to San Ignacio, Sinaloa, Baja California Sur?
About 9 h 34 min of driving without stops, over 484 miles.
What is the driving distance from Cabo San Lucas to San Ignacio, Sinaloa, Baja California Sur?
About 484 miles (779 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 San Ignacio, Sinaloa?
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 San Ignacio, Sinaloa?
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.
What roads does the drive from Cabo San Lucas to San Ignacio, Sinaloa use?
In order: MEX-19 and MEX-1. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Cabo San Lucas and San Ignacio, Sinaloa?
Closest to the road: Misión Santa Rosa de las Palmas (mission, mile 48, 0.7 mi from the route); Misión de Nuestra Señora de Loreto Conchó (mission, mile 316, 0.7 mi from the route); Misión Santa Rosalía de Mulegé (mission, mile 399, 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.