The Wayro route from Chihuahua to Álamos is 338 miles (544 km), about 9 h 53 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 338 mi (544 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 53 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-16 → CHIH 25 → CHIH 77 |
| Mexican states on the route | Chihuahua, Sonora |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.5 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) | 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.
Driving Chihuahua to Álamos: the shape of the trip
MEX-16 (101 mi) and CHIH 77 (64 mi) carry about 49% of the 338 miles. It runs through 2 states: Chihuahua, Sonora. Of the 3 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Chihuahua to Álamos
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Chihuahua |
| MEX-16 | 3–104 | 101 | Chihuahua |
| CHIH 25 | 104–162 | 58 | Chihuahua |
| CHIH 77 | 162–226 | 64 | Chihuahua |
| local roads | 226–338 | 112 | Chihuahua, Sonora |
- Mile 299 of this route: Chihuahua → Sonora (state line)
What to see on the way from Chihuahua to Álamos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Catedral de San Antonio de Padua (mile 65), Museo Tarahumara de Arte Popular (mile 160), Piedra Volada (mile 190)
- Nature and outdoors: Piedra Volada (mile 190)
- Museums and history: Catedral de San Antonio de Padua (mile 65), Museo Tarahumara de Arte Popular (mile 160)
Catedral de San Antonio de Padua
In the city of Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahua, the Catedral de San Antonio de Padua is the seat of the Diocese of Cuauhtémoc-Madera.
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.
Piedra Volada
When you get to Álamos
Customs Museum of Sonora
In Álamos, Sonora, the Museo Costumbrista de Sonora opened on November 10, 1984, inside a restored colonial-style building from 1868.
More drives to Álamos
From Chihuahua to other places in Mexico
- Chihuahua to Durango
- Chihuahua to Arteaga
- Chihuahua to El Salto, Durango
- Chihuahua to Sombrerete
- Chihuahua to Bahía de Kino
- Chihuahua to Santiago, Mexico
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Chihuahua to Álamos?
About 9 h 53 min of driving without stops, over 338 miles.
How far is Álamos from Chihuahua by car?
About 338 miles (544 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 Chihuahua to Álamos?
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 Chihuahua to Álamos?
The U.S. State Department rates Chihuahua Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Sonora Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Chihuahua to Álamos use?
In order: MEX-16, CHIH 25 and CHIH 77. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Chihuahua to Álamos?
Closest to the road: Catedral de San Antonio de Padua (cathedral, mile 65, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo Tarahumara de Arte Popular (folk art museum, mile 160, 0.2 mi from the route); Piedra Volada (waterfall, mile 190, 0.8 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.