Navojoa to Guachochi is about 302 road miles (486 km): roughly 9 h 33 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Total distance | 302 mi (486 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 33 min |
| Main roads, in order | SON 162 → CHIH 77 → CHIH 25 |
| Mexican states on the route | Sonora, Chihuahua |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.1 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 Navojoa to Guachochi drive plays out
CHIH 25 (96 mi) and CHIH 77 (34 mi) carry about 43% of the 302 miles. It runs through 2 states: Sonora, Chihuahua. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Navojoa to Guachochi
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Sonora |
| SON 162 | 2–30 | 28 | Sonora |
| local roads | 30–171 | 141 | Sonora, Chihuahua |
| CHIH 77 | 171–205 | 34 | Chihuahua |
| CHIH 25 | 205–301 | 96 | Chihuahua |
| local roads | 301–302 | 1 | Chihuahua |
- Mile 69 of this route: Sonora → Chihuahua (state line)
Stops between Navojoa and Guachochi
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Piedra Volada (mile 176)
- Nature and outdoors: Piedra Volada (mile 176)
- Museums and history: Customs Museum of Sonora (mile 31), Museo Tarahumara de Arte Popular (mile 205)
Customs Museum of Sonora
In Álamos, Sonora, the Museo Costumbrista de Sonora opened on November 10, 1984, inside a restored colonial-style building from 1868.
Piedra Volada
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.
Once you reach Guachochi
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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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Navojoa to Guachochi?
About 9 h 33 min of driving without stops, over 302 miles.
What is the driving distance from Navojoa to Guachochi?
About 302 miles (486 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 Navojoa to Guachochi?
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 Navojoa to Guachochi?
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.
Which highways go from Navojoa to Guachochi?
In order: SON 162, CHIH 77 and CHIH 25. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Navojoa to Guachochi?
Closest to the road: Customs Museum of Sonora (museum, mile 31, 3 mi from the route); Piedra Volada (waterfall, mile 176, 0.7 mi from the route); Museo Tarahumara de Arte Popular (folk art museum, mile 205, 1 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.