By road, Ciudad Obregón and Hidalgo del Parral are about 483 miles (778 km) apart, or roughly 11 h 20 min of driving.
| Total distance | 483 mi (778 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 20 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15D → SON 117 → MEX-16 → MEX-24 |
| Mexican states on the route | Sonora, Chihuahua |
| 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 | 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 Obregón–Hidalgo del Parral drive in a few lines
MEX-16 (261 mi) and MEX-24 (115 mi) carry about 78% of the 483 miles. It runs through 2 states: Sonora, Chihuahua. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-15D. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Ciudad Obregón and Hidalgo del Parral
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Sonora |
| MEX-15D | 1–8 | 7 | Sonora |
| SON 117 | 8–106 | 98 | Sonora |
| MEX-16 | 106–367 | 261 | Sonora, Chihuahua |
| MEX-24 | 367–482 | 115 | Chihuahua |
| local roads | 482–483 | 1 | Chihuahua |
- Mile 171 of this route: Sonora → Chihuahua (state line)
What to see on the way from Ciudad Obregón to Hidalgo del Parral
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Catedral de San Antonio de Padua (mile 326)
- Nature and outdoors: Basaseachic Falls National Park (mile 216), Basaseachic Falls (mile 219)
- Museums and history: Catedral de San Antonio de Padua (mile 326)
Basaseachic Falls National Park
Basaseachic Falls National Park lies in western Chihuahua in the heart of the Sierra Madre Occidental.
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.
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.
Once you reach Hidalgo del Parral
Hidalgo del Parral is a silver-mining city in southern Chihuahua, on the road between Chihuahua city and Durango, that grew up around the La Prieta mine. It is also where Pancho Villa was killed in an ambush on July 20, 1923, and the city marks that history each July with the Jornadas Villistas festival.
- Museo Francisco Villa: The museum occupies the building where Villa's assassins hid before the 1923 ambush. source
- Mina La Prieta: The mine that gave rise to the city worked for 345 years, producing silver, copper, zinc and gold. source
- Palacio Alvarado: Built between 1898 and 1904 by architect Luis E. Rouvier for mine owner Pedro Alvarado, the mansion now serves as a cultural center. source
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From Ciudad Obregón to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ciudad Obregón to Hidalgo del Parral?
About 11 h 20 min of driving without stops, over 483 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ciudad Obregón to Hidalgo del Parral?
About 483 miles (778 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 Obregón to Hidalgo del Parral?
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 Obregón to Hidalgo del Parral?
The U.S. State Department rates Sonora Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Chihuahua Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Ciudad Obregón to Hidalgo del Parral use?
In order: MEX-15D, SON 117, MEX-16 and MEX-24. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ciudad Obregón and Hidalgo del Parral?
Closest to the road: Basaseachic Falls National Park (national park, mile 216, 6 mi from the route); Basaseachic Falls (waterfall, mile 219, 2 mi from the route); Catedral de San Antonio de Padua (cathedral, mile 326, 0.2 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.