The Wayro route from Manuel Ojinaga to Batopilas de Manuel Gómez Morín is 396 miles (637 km), about 9 h 50 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 396 mi (637 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | CHIH 18 → MEX-16 → CHIH 85 → CHIH 25 → CHIH 209 |
| Mexican states on the route | Chihuahua |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
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.
Driving Manuel Ojinaga to Batopilas de Manuel Gómez Morín: the shape of the trip
MEX-16 (149 mi) and CHIH 25 (102 mi) carry about 63% of the 396 miles. Of the 4 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Manuel Ojinaga to Batopilas de Manuel Gómez Morín
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Chihuahua |
| CHIH 18 | 4–28 | 24 | Chihuahua |
| local roads | 28–98 | 70 | Chihuahua |
| MEX-16 | 98–130 | 32 | Chihuahua |
| CHIH 85 | 130–134 | 4 | Chihuahua |
| MEX-16 | 134–150 | 16 | Chihuahua |
| local roads | 150–154 | 4 | Chihuahua |
| MEX-16 | 154–255 | 101 | Chihuahua |
| CHIH 25 | 255–357 | 102 | Chihuahua |
| CHIH 209 | 357–395 | 38 | Chihuahua |
| local roads | 395–396 | 1 | Chihuahua |
Places worth a stop between Manuel Ojinaga and Batopilas de Manuel Gómez Morín
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Casa Redonda de Chihuahua (mile 150), Museo Casa Chihuahua (mile 151), Catedral de San Antonio de Padua (mile 216), Museo Tarahumara de Arte Popular (mile 311)
- Museums and history: Museo Casa Redonda de Chihuahua (mile 150), Museo Casa Chihuahua (mile 151), Catedral de San Antonio de Padua (mile 216), Museo Tarahumara de Arte Popular (mile 311)
Museo Casa Redonda de Chihuahua
Casa Redonda is a contemporary art museum in the city of Chihuahua, also known as the Museo Chihuahuense de Arte Contemporáneo.
Museo Casa Chihuahua
This early 20th-century building in central Chihuahua, once the city's Federal Palace, served as a federal building until 2004 and now operates as a cultural heritage museum hosting traveling exhibits.
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.
Museo Tarahumara de Arte Popular
Set in Creel's old train station, the Museo Tarahumara de Arte Popular shows the social, natural and historical setting of the Sierra Tarahumara.
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From Manuel Ojinaga to other places in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Manuel Ojinaga to Batopilas de Manuel Gómez Morín?
About 9 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 396 miles.
What is the driving distance from Manuel Ojinaga to Batopilas de Manuel Gómez Morín?
About 396 miles (637 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 Manuel Ojinaga 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 Manuel Ojinaga to Batopilas de Manuel Gómez Morín?
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 Manuel Ojinaga to Batopilas de Manuel Gómez Morín use?
In order: CHIH 18, MEX-16, CHIH 85, CHIH 25 and CHIH 209. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Manuel Ojinaga to Batopilas de Manuel Gómez Morín?
Closest to the road: Museo Casa Redonda de Chihuahua (museum, mile 150, 0.5 mi from the route); Catedral de San Antonio de Padua (cathedral, mile 216, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo Tarahumara de Arte Popular (folk art museum, mile 311, 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.