By road, Ciudad Constitución and Guerrero Negro are about 349 miles (561 km) apart, or roughly 6 h 53 min of driving.
| Distance by road | 349 mi (561 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 53 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-1 |
| Mexican states on the route | Baja California Sur |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.9 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.
Driving Ciudad Constitución to Guerrero Negro: the shape of the trip
MEX-1 (346 mi) carries about 99% of the 349 miles. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Ciudad Constitución to Guerrero Negro, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Baja California Sur |
| MEX-1 | 1–347 | 346 | Baja California Sur |
| local roads | 347–349 | 2 | Baja California Sur |
Places worth a stop between Ciudad Constitución and Guerrero Negro
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Misión de Nuestra Señora de Loreto Conchó (mile 92), Misión Santa Rosalía de Mulegé (mile 175)
- Museums and history: Misión de Nuestra Señora de Loreto Conchó (mile 92), Misión Santa Rosalía de Mulegé (mile 175), Misión San Ignacio Kadakaamán (mile 260)
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.
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.
In Guerrero Negro itself
Guerrero Negro sits on the Pacific side of the Baja peninsula, right at the Baja California–Baja California Sur state line on Federal Highway 1. UNESCO describes it as a center for whale watching and salt production, and next to town lies Laguna Ojo de Liebre, part of the El Vizcaíno Whale Sanctuary, a World Heritage site since 1993.
- Laguna Ojo de Liebre (El Vizcaíno Whale Sanctuary): UNESCO calls this lagoon system the world's most important breeding ground for the eastern North Pacific gray whale. source
- Lagoon wildlife: Besides gray whales, the sanctuary's lagoons shelter California sea lions, harbor seals, northern elephant seals and four species of endangered sea turtles. source
- Salt works tour: Local guides take visitors through the Exportadora de Sal salt works, founded in 1957, to walk among white salt hills and watch solar evaporation harvesting. source
More drives to Guerrero Negro
- Newport Beach, CA to Guerrero Negro
- Dana Point, CA to Guerrero Negro
- Julian, CA to Guerrero Negro
- Encinitas, CA to Guerrero Negro
- Riverside, CA to Guerrero Negro
- Indio, CA to Guerrero Negro
Coming to Guerrero Negro from the United States? Border crossings, permits and routes from U.S. cities: Driving to Guerrero Negro, Mexico from the U.S.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ciudad Constitución to Guerrero Negro?
About 6 h 53 min of driving without stops, over 349 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ciudad Constitución to Guerrero Negro?
About 349 miles (561 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 Ciudad Constitución to Guerrero Negro?
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 Ciudad Constitución to Guerrero Negro?
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.
Where can you stop on the way from Ciudad Constitución to Guerrero Negro?
Closest to the road: Misión de Nuestra Señora de Loreto Conchó (mission, mile 92, 0.8 mi from the route); Misión Santa Rosalía de Mulegé (mission, mile 175, 0.3 mi from the route); Misión San Ignacio Kadakaamán (mission, mile 260, 1 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.