By road, Ciudad Delicias and Madera are about 225 miles (362 km) apart, or roughly 5 h 22 min of driving.
| Distance by road | 225 mi (362 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 5 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-45 → MEX-16 → CHIH 11 |
| Mexican states on the route | Chihuahua |
| 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) | 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.
The Ciudad Delicias–Madera drive in a few lines
MEX-16 (88 mi) and CHIH 11 (80 mi) carry about 75% of the 225 miles. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Ciudad Delicias and Madera
| 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 | 57–145 | 88 | Chihuahua |
| CHIH 11 | 145–225 | 80 | Chihuahua |
What to see on the way from Ciudad Delicias to Madera
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Catedral de San Antonio de Padua (mile 117)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Chihuahua (mile 52), Francisco Villa Museum (mile 52), Catedral de San Antonio de Padua (mile 117)
Cathedral of Chihuahua
Construction on this Baroque cathedral began in 1725 and stretched over more than a century. It anchors the Plaza de Armas in downtown Chihuahua, and a museum of sacred art occupies its basement.
Francisco Villa Museum
Dedicated to the life and times of revolutionary Francisco "Pancho" Villa, this Chihuahua museum occupies the former estate of Villa and his widow, María Luz Corral de Villa.
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.
More drives to Madera
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
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ciudad Delicias to Madera?
About 5 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 225 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ciudad Delicias to Madera?
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 Ciudad Delicias to Madera?
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 Madera?
The U.S. State Department rates Chihuahua Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Ciudad Delicias to Madera?
In order: MEX-45, MEX-16 and CHIH 11. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ciudad Delicias and Madera?
Closest to the road: Francisco Villa Museum (museum, mile 52, 2 mi from the route); Cathedral of Chihuahua (cathedral, mile 52, 3 mi from the route); Catedral de San Antonio de Padua (cathedral, mile 117, 0.3 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.