By road, Ciudad Delicias and Bahía de Kino are about 548 miles (882 km) apart, or roughly 12 h 41 min of driving.
| Distance | 548 mi (882 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 12 h 41 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-45 → MEX-16 → SON 100 |
| Mexican states on the route | Chihuahua, Sonora |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
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.
On the road from Ciudad Delicias to Bahía de Kino
MEX-16 (420 mi) and SON 100 (60 mi) carry about 88% of the 548 miles. It runs through 2 states: Chihuahua, Sonora. Of the 6 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Ciudad Delicias to Bahía de Kino
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Chihuahua |
| MEX-45 | 3–48 | 45 | Chihuahua |
| local roads | 48–57 | 9 | Chihuahua |
| MEX-16 | 57–477 | 420 | Chihuahua, Sonora |
| connecting roads | 477–478 | 1 | Sonora |
| local roads | 478–488 | 10 | Sonora |
| SON 100 | 488–548 | 60 | Sonora |
- Mile 272 of this route: Chihuahua → Sonora (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Bahía de Kino
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Catedral de San Antonio de Padua (mile 117), Hermosillo Cathedral (mile 480)
- Nature and outdoors: Basaseachic Falls (mile 224), Basaseachic Falls National Park (mile 226)
- Museums and history: Museo Casa Juárez (mile 52), Catedral de San Antonio de Padua (mile 117), Hermosillo Cathedral (mile 480), Regional Museum of Sonora (mile 480)
Museo Casa Juárez
In downtown Chihuahua, the Museo Casa de Juárez occupies the house where President Benito Juárez and Margarita Maza lived when the city served as the seat of the federal government in 1864; it now holds permanent and temporary exhibitions.
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.
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.
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.
More drives to Bahía de Kino
From Ciudad Delicias to other places in Mexico
- Ciudad Delicias to Creel
- Ciudad Delicias to Batopilas de Manuel Gómez Morín
- Ciudad Delicias to Álamos
- Ciudad Delicias to Ures
- Ciudad Delicias to Navojoa
- Ciudad Delicias to Heroica Guaymas
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ciudad Delicias to Bahía de Kino?
About 12 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 548 miles.
How far is Bahía de Kino from Ciudad Delicias by car?
About 548 miles (882 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 Delicias to Bahía de Kino?
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 Ciudad Delicias to Bahía de Kino?
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.
Which highways go from Ciudad Delicias to Bahía de Kino?
In order: MEX-45, MEX-16 and SON 100. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ciudad Delicias and Bahía de Kino?
Closest to the road: Catedral de San Antonio de Padua (cathedral, mile 117, 0.3 mi from the route); Hermosillo Cathedral (cathedral, mile 480, 0.9 mi from the route); Regional Museum of Sonora (museum, mile 480, 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.