The Wayro route from Globe to Nuevo Casas Grandes is 325 miles (523 km), about 7 h 34 min of driving without stops. The U.S.–Mexico border is at about mile 247 on this route, near the Antelope Wells port of entry.
| Distance | 325 mi (523 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 34 min |
| Main roads, in order | US-70 → I-10 → NM 146 → NM 81 → MEX-2 → MEX-10 |
| Border crossing | about mile 247 of this route, New Mexico → Chihuahua (near the Antelope Wells, NM port of entry) |
| Mexican states on the route | Chihuahua (Level 3) |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
Crossing into Mexico: what you need for Nuevo Casas Grandes
| Passport | Passport book or passport card to enter Mexico by land |
|---|---|
| FMM entry permit | Required for this trip: Nuevo Casas Grandes is well beyond the 12-mile (20 km) border zone where the permit is not needed |
| Temporary vehicle import permit (TIP) | Required for a U.S.-registered vehicle this far into Mexico |
| Mexican auto insurance | Required for all vehicles: buy a Mexican policy before you cross |
Sources: U.S. State Department, Mexico travel information (updated August 11, 2026); permits are issued by Banjercito.
Crossing at Antelope Wells
Antelope Wells is a small, remote port in New Mexico's Hidalgo County, reached by NM 81 from I-10, facing Berrendo, Chihuahua. It sees light traffic, mostly local ranchers and shuttle buses, and does not handle commercial trucks.
What the drive from Globe to Nuevo Casas Grandes is like
US-70 (151 mi) and NM 81 (44 mi) carry about 60% of the 325 miles. The U.S. part of the drive runs through Arizona, New Mexico for about 247 miles; after the border at Antelope Wells you have about 78 miles left in Mexico. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Globe to Nuevo Casas Grandes, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Arizona |
| US-70 | 2–153 | 151 | Arizona, New Mexico |
| connecting roads | 153–154 | 1 | New Mexico |
| I-10 | 154–181 | 27 | New Mexico |
| NM 146 | 181–200 | 19 | New Mexico |
| connecting roads | 200–201 | 1 | New Mexico |
| NM 81 | 201–245 | 44 | New Mexico |
| connecting roads | 245–246 | 1 | New Mexico |
| local roads | 246–253 | 7 | New Mexico, Chihuahua |
| MEX-2 | 253–288 | 35 | Chihuahua |
| MEX-10 | 288–322 | 34 | Chihuahua |
| local roads | 322–325 | 3 | Chihuahua |
- Mile 124 of this route: Arizona → New Mexico (state line)
- Mile 247 of this route: New Mexico → Chihuahua (international border)
Stops between Globe and Nuevo Casas Grandes
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Lordsburg-Hidalgo County Library (mile 153), Lordsburg Hidalgo County Museum (mile 154)
- Nature and outdoors: Roper Lake State Park (mile 80)
- Museums and history: Lordsburg-Hidalgo County Library (mile 153), Lordsburg Hidalgo County Museum (mile 154)
Peridot Mesa
This dormant volcanic remnant on the San Carlos Apache Reservation gives the gemstone peridot its local fame and puts on big wildflower displays in spring. A tribal recreation permit is required, and only tribal members may collect peridot.
Governor Aker Observatory
Part of Eastern Arizona College's Discovery Park in Safford, the observatory houses a 20-inch Tinsley Cassegrain telescope used for public viewings. The park also has a history of astronomy gallery, a spacecraft simulator, and more than four miles of desert trails.
Roper Lake State Park
Near Safford, this lake park offers lakeside camping, camping cabins, and views of nearby Mount Graham. Its well-known hot tub is permanently closed.
Lordsburg-Hidalgo County Library
Built in 1936–37 as a Works Progress Administration project, this single-story adobe library in Lordsburg keeps its original floor plan and stained glass windows, and it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Lordsburg Hidalgo County Museum
The Lordsburg Hidalgo County Museum in Lordsburg, New Mexico, has a World War II internment and POW exhibit and a Hidalgo County Cattle Growers Association Hall of Fame room.
When you get to Nuevo Casas Grandes
Nuevo Casas Grandes is a ranching and farming town in northwestern Chihuahua, about three hours southwest of Ciudad Juárez. Most visitors come for Paquimé, the pre-Hispanic city just outside town that UNESCO inscribed as a World Heritage site in 1998, with some 2,000 earthen rooms and distinctive T-shaped doorways.
- Paquimé archaeological zone: This adobe city peaked in the 14th and 15th centuries as a trade link between the Pueblo cultures of the Southwest and Mesoamerica. source
- Museo de las Culturas del Norte: INAH's museum beside the ruins, opened in 1996, shows pottery and ornaments of stone, shell, bone and copper from Paquimé and nearby sites. source
- Casas Grandes: The neighboring Pueblo Mágico was formally established in 1661 around a Franciscan mission and sits right beside the Paquimé ruins. source
More drives to Nuevo Casas Grandes
- Mesa, AZ to Nuevo Casas Grandes
- Taos, NM to Nuevo Casas Grandes
- Camp Verde, AZ to Nuevo Casas Grandes
- Nogales, AZ to Nuevo Casas Grandes
- Lubbock, TX to Nuevo Casas Grandes
- Silver City, NM to Nuevo Casas Grandes
From Globe to other places in Mexico
- Globe, AZ to Tecate
- Globe, AZ to Magdalena de Kino
- Globe, AZ to Rosarito
- Globe, AZ to Guaymas
- Globe, AZ to San Felipe
- Globe, AZ to San Carlos
All routes to Nuevo Casas Grandes, border crossings and permits in one place: Driving to Nuevo Casas Grandes, Mexico from the U.S.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Globe to Nuevo Casas Grandes?
About 7 h 34 min of driving without stops, over 325 miles.
How far is Nuevo Casas Grandes from Globe by car?
About 325 miles (523 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.
Where does the Globe to Nuevo Casas Grandes drive cross into Mexico?
At about mile 247 of this route, from New Mexico into Chihuahua, near the Antelope Wells port of entry.
Do I need a permit to drive my car from Globe to Nuevo Casas Grandes?
Yes. A temporary vehicle import permit (TIP) is required for a U.S.-registered car this far into Mexico. You also need Mexican auto insurance and a passport book or card. An FMM entry permit is required too.
Is it safe to drive from Globe to Nuevo Casas Grandes?
The U.S. State Department rates Chihuahua Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Globe to Nuevo Casas Grandes use?
In order: US-70, I-10, NM 146, NM 81, MEX-2 and MEX-10. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Globe and Nuevo Casas Grandes?
Closest to the road: Peridot Mesa (mesa, mile 19, 2 mi from the route); Lordsburg-Hidalgo County Library (main library, mile 153, 0.2 mi from the route); Lordsburg Hidalgo County Museum (museum, mile 154, 0.5 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.