Plan on about 12 h 17 min of driving for the 513-mile (825 km) trip from El Salto, Durango to Batopilas de Manuel Gómez Morín, before any stops.
| Distance by road | 513 mi (825 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 12 h 17 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-40D → MEX-45 → CHIH 32 → MEX-24 → CHIH 25 → CHIH 209 |
| Mexican states on the route | Durango, Chihuahua |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.5 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.
How the El Salto, Durango to Batopilas de Manuel Gómez Morín drive plays out
MEX-45 (248 mi) and CHIH 25 (139 mi) carry about 75% of the 513 miles. It runs through 2 states: Durango, Chihuahua. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-40D. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Which roads connect El Salto, Durango and Batopilas de Manuel Gómez Morín
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Durango |
| MEX-40D | 3–55 | 52 | Durango |
| MEX-45 | 55–303 | 248 | Durango, Chihuahua |
| CHIH 32 | 303–308 | 5 | Chihuahua |
| connecting roads | 308–309 | 1 | Chihuahua |
| MEX-24 | 309–336 | 27 | Chihuahua, Durango |
| CHIH 25 | 336–475 | 139 | Durango, Chihuahua |
| CHIH 209 | 475–513 | 38 | Chihuahua |
- Mile 273 of this route: Durango → Chihuahua (state line)
- Mile 334 of this route: Chihuahua → Durango (state line)
- Mile 337 of this route: Durango → Chihuahua (state line)
What to see on the way from El Salto, Durango to Batopilas de Manuel Gómez Morín
Cathedral Basilica of Durango
Facing the Plaza de Armas in Durango's historic center, this basilica cathedral is the seat of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Durango.
Ganot-Peschard Museum of Archeology
In downtown Durango, this archaeology museum works to preserve the Indigenous history of northern Mexico.
Catedral de Guachochi
Officially the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Catedral de Guachochi is a Catholic church in the city of Guachochi, Chihuahua, and serves as the seat of the Diocese of Tarahumara.
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From El Salto, Durango to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from El Salto, Durango to Batopilas de Manuel Gómez Morín?
About 12 h 17 min of driving without stops, over 513 miles.
What is the driving distance from El Salto, Durango to Batopilas de Manuel Gómez Morín?
About 513 miles (825 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 El Salto, Durango to Batopilas de Manuel Gómez Morín?
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 El Salto, Durango to Batopilas de Manuel Gómez Morín?
The U.S. State Department rates Durango 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 El Salto, Durango to Batopilas de Manuel Gómez Morín use?
In order: MEX-40D, MEX-45, CHIH 32, MEX-24, CHIH 25 and CHIH 209. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between El Salto, Durango and Batopilas de Manuel Gómez Morín?
Closest to the road: Cathedral Basilica of Durango (cathedral, mile 54, 3 mi from the route); Ganot-Peschard Museum of Archeology (museum, mile 54, 3 mi from the route); Catedral de Guachochi (cathedral, mile 424, 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.