The Wayro route from Cosalá to Nombre de Dios is 293 miles (471 km), about 5 h 34 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 293 mi (471 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 34 min |
| Main roads, in order | SIN 402 → SIN 403 → MEX-15D → MEX-40D → DGO 45 → MEX-45 |
| Mexican states on the route | Sinaloa (Level 4), Durango (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D, MEX-40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.7 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.
What the drive from Cosalá to Nombre de Dios is like
MEX-40D (127 mi) and MEX-15D (72 mi) carry about 68% of the 293 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-40D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-45 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 2 states: Sinaloa, Durango. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Cosalá to Nombre de Dios, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Sinaloa |
| SIN 402 | 1–34 | 33 | Sinaloa |
| connecting roads | 34–35 | 1 | Sinaloa |
| SIN 403 | 35–47 | 12 | Sinaloa |
| connecting roads | 47–50 | 3 | Sinaloa |
| MEX-15D | 50–122 | 72 | Sinaloa |
| connecting roads | 122–123 | 1 | Sinaloa |
| MEX-40D | 123–250 | 127 | Sinaloa, Durango |
| local roads | 250–255 | 5 | Durango |
| DGO 45 | 255–268 | 13 | Durango |
| connecting roads | 268–269 | 1 | Durango |
| MEX-45 | 269–291 | 22 | Durango |
| local roads | 291–293 | 2 | Durango |
- Mile 166 of this route: Sinaloa → Durango (state line)
Stops between Cosalá and Nombre de Dios
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): La Ferrería (mile 258), Museo de Sitio de la Ferrería (mile 258)
- Museums and history: La Ferrería (mile 258), Museo de Sitio de la Ferrería (mile 258)
Las Labradas
Las Labradas is an archaeological site set right on the coast of the municipality of San Ignacio, in the southern part of the Mexican state of Sinaloa.
La Ferrería
La Ferrería is an archaeological site in Durango Municipality, set in country of mesquite and aloe.
Museo de Sitio de la Ferrería
The Museo de Sitio de la Ferrería in Durango shows pieces from local excavations and other areas of the state. It opened in 2000 and was renovated in 2006–2007.
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From Cosalá to other places in Mexico
- Cosalá to Temacapulín
- Cosalá to Santa Fe de la Laguna
- Cosalá to Jalpa de Cánovas
- Cosalá to Boca de Pascuales
- Cosalá to Barra de Navidad
- Cosalá to La Manzanilla
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cosalá to Nombre de Dios?
About 5 h 34 min of driving without stops, over 293 miles.
How far is Nombre de Dios from Cosalá by car?
About 293 miles (471 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 Cosalá to Nombre de Dios?
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 Cosalá to Nombre de Dios?
The U.S. State Department rates Sinaloa Level 4: Do Not Travel; Durango Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Cosalá to Nombre de Dios use?
In order: SIN 402, SIN 403, MEX-15D, MEX-40D, DGO 45 and MEX-45. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Cosalá and Nombre de Dios?
Closest to the road: Las Labradas (petroglyphic site, mile 73, 2 mi from the route); La Ferrería (archaeological site, mile 258, 0.3 mi from the route); Museo de Sitio de la Ferrería (museum, mile 258, 0.4 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 mile 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 (roughly 2 to 7 miles depending on the type, farther for World Heritage sites): at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, with no more than five of one type, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place and city 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.