The Wayro route from San Pedro, Mexico to Cosalá is 442 miles (711 km), about 7 h 59 min of driving without stops.
| Distance by road | 442 mi (711 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-30 → MEX-40D → MEX-15D → SIN 403 → SIN 402 |
| Mexican states on the route | Coahuila, Durango, Sinaloa |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-40D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.7 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.
On the road from San Pedro to Cosalá
MEX-40D (290 mi) and MEX-15D (71 mi) carry about 82% of the 442 miles. It runs through 3 states: Coahuila, Durango, Sinaloa. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-40D and MEX-15D. None of the 4 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Which roads connect San Pedro and Cosalá
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Coahuila |
| MEX-30 | 1–29 | 28 | Coahuila, Durango |
| connecting roads | 29–30 | 1 | Durango |
| MEX-40D | 30–320 | 290 | Durango, Sinaloa |
| MEX-15D | 320–391 | 71 | Sinaloa |
| connecting roads | 391–395 | 4 | Sinaloa |
| SIN 403 | 395–406 | 11 | Sinaloa |
| connecting roads | 406–407 | 1 | Sinaloa |
| SIN 402 | 407–441 | 34 | Sinaloa |
| local roads | 441–442 | 1 | Sinaloa |
- Mile 24 of this route: Coahuila → Durango (state line)
- Mile 278 of this route: Durango → Sinaloa (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Cosalá
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Estatal Cañón de Fernández (mile 64)
- Museums and history: Cathedral Basilica of Durango (mile 185), Museo Regional de Durango Ángel Rodríguez Solórzano (mile 185)
Parque Estatal Cañón de Fernández
Along the Nazas River in Lerdo, Durango, Cañón de Fernández State Park protects about 17,000 hectares of desert canyon where Montezuma cypresses and cottonwoods line the water; the wetland has been a Ramsar site since 2008.
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.
Museo Regional de Durango Ángel Rodríguez Solórzano
The Museo Regional de Durango fills a French-style 19th-century mansion in the city of Durango, with rooms tracing how the region developed over time.
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.
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From San Pedro to other places in Mexico
- San Pedro, Mexico to Temacapulín
- San Pedro, Mexico to Jalpa de Cánovas
- San Pedro, Mexico to Amatitán
- San Pedro, Mexico to Cotija
- San Pedro, Mexico to Cuitzeo
- San Pedro, Mexico to Tequila
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from San Pedro, Mexico to Cosalá?
About 7 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 442 miles.
What is the driving distance from San Pedro, Mexico to Cosalá?
About 442 miles (711 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 San Pedro to Cosalá?
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 San Pedro to Cosalá?
The U.S. State Department rates Coahuila Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Durango Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Sinaloa Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from San Pedro to Cosalá use?
In order: MEX-30, MEX-40D, MEX-15D, SIN 403 and SIN 402. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between San Pedro and Cosalá?
Closest to the road: Museo Regional de Durango Ángel Rodríguez Solórzano (museum, mile 185, 3 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Durango (cathedral, mile 185, 3 mi from the route); Las Labradas (petroglyphic site, mile 368, 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.