The Wayro route from Ciudad Delicias to Navojoa is 482 miles (775 km), about 10 h 39 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 482 mi (775 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-45 → MEX-16 → SON 117 → MEX-15D |
| Mexican states on the route | Chihuahua, Sonora |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.3 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) | 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–Navojoa drive in a few lines
MEX-16 (279 mi) and SON 117 (96 mi) carry about 78% of the 482 miles. It runs through 2 states: Chihuahua, Sonora. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-15D. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Ciudad Delicias to Navojoa: the road sequence
| 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 | 57–336 | 279 | Chihuahua, Sonora |
| SON 117 | 336–432 | 96 | Sonora |
| MEX-15D | 432–482 | 50 | Sonora |
- Mile 272 of this route: Chihuahua → Sonora (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Ciudad Delicias and Navojoa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Catedral de San Antonio de Padua (mile 117)
- Nature and outdoors: Basaseachic Falls (mile 224), Basaseachic Falls National Park (mile 226)
- Museums and history: Cruz de Clavos (mile 52), Francisco Villa Museum (mile 52), Catedral de San Antonio de Padua (mile 117)
Cruz de Clavos
In Chihuahua City, the Cruz de Clavos is a memorial honoring victims of femicide in the state of Chihuahua.
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.
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.
In Navojoa itself
Navojoa sits in the Mayo River valley of southern Sonora, the homeland of the Mayo (Yoreme) people. Its attractions include the Sacred Heart church, the Pueblo Viejo district, the Museo Regional del Mayo and a cultural center in the old railroad station.
- Museo Regional del Mayo: The regional museum is devoted to the Mayo country of southern Sonora and is one of the city's listed attractions. source
- Centro Cultural Antigua Estación: Navojoa's former railroad station now serves as a cultural center, listed by the federal culture ministry among the city's attractions. source
- Pueblo Viejo de Navojoa: The old town district appears on the official list of places to see alongside the Sacred Heart church and the municipal market. source
Museo de la Lucha Obrera
In Cananea, Sonora, the Museo de la Lucha Obrera tells the story of the 1906 workers' movement that earned the town its title as cradle of the Mexican Revolution.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ciudad Delicias to Navojoa?
About 10 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 482 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ciudad Delicias to Navojoa?
About 482 miles (775 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 Navojoa?
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 Navojoa?
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 Ciudad Delicias to Navojoa use?
In order: MEX-45, MEX-16, SON 117 and MEX-15D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ciudad Delicias and Navojoa?
Closest to the road: Francisco Villa Museum (museum, mile 52, 2 mi from the route); Catedral de San Antonio de Padua (cathedral, mile 117, 0.3 mi from the route); Basaseachic Falls (waterfall, mile 224, 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.