Santa Rosalía to Todos Santos is about 389 road miles (626 km): roughly 7 h 45 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Total distance | 389 mi (626 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 45 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-1 → MEX-19 |
| Mexican states on the route | Baja California Sur |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.6 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) | Not needed: the whole route is in Baja California / Baja California Sur, Mexico's hassle-free zone for U.S. vehicles |
|---|---|
| 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.
The Santa Rosalía–Todos Santos drive in a few lines
MEX-1 (357 mi) and MEX-19 (31 mi) carry about 100% of the 389 miles. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Santa Rosalía to Todos Santos, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-1 | 0–357 | 357 | Baja California Sur |
| MEX-19 | 357–388 | 31 | Baja California Sur |
| local roads | 388–389 | 1 | Baja California Sur |
Where to stop on the way to Todos Santos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Misión Santa Rosalía de Mulegé (mile 39), Misión de Nuestra Señora de Loreto Conchó (mile 122)
- Museums and history: Misión Santa Rosalía de Mulegé (mile 39), Misión de Nuestra Señora de Loreto Conchó (mile 122), Museo de la Ballena y Ciencias Del Mar (mile 339)
Misión Santa Rosalía de Mulegé
In the oasis town of Mulegé in Baja California Sur, this mission church is a cultural heritage monument listed by Mexico's national institute of anthropology and history.
Misión de Nuestra Señora de Loreto Conchó
Jesuit missionary Juan María de Salvatierra founded Mission Loreto in 1697 at the Monqui settlement of Conchó, now Loreto, Baja California Sur; it was the first successful mission and Spanish town in Baja California.
Museo de la Ballena y Ciencias Del Mar
In La Paz, Baja California Sur, this museum is devoted to studying, promoting and conserving whales and other cetaceans and their marine environment.
When you get to Todos Santos
Misión Santa Rosa de las Palmas
Founded by Jesuits in 1733 and dedicated to Saint Rose of Lima, Misión Santa Rosa de las Palmas is also known as the Todos Santos Mission.
More drives to Todos Santos
From Santa Rosalía to other places in Mexico
- Santa Rosalía to El Rosario, Baja California
- Santa Rosalía to Camalú
- Santa Rosalía to Puerto Nuevo
- Santa Rosalía to La Ventana
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Santa Rosalía to Todos Santos?
About 7 h 45 min of driving without stops, over 389 miles.
How far is Todos Santos from Santa Rosalía by car?
About 389 miles (626 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 Santa Rosalía to Todos Santos?
No vehicle permit is needed: the whole route is in Baja California / Baja California Sur, Mexico's hassle-free zone for U.S. vehicles. Mexican auto insurance is required for every vehicle.
Is it safe to drive from Santa Rosalía to Todos Santos?
The U.S. State Department rates Baja California Sur Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Santa Rosalía to Todos Santos use?
In order: MEX-1 and MEX-19. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Santa Rosalía and Todos Santos?
Closest to the road: Misión Santa Rosalía de Mulegé (mission, mile 39, 0.3 mi from the route); Misión de Nuestra Señora de Loreto Conchó (mission, mile 122, 0.7 mi from the route); Museo de la Ballena y Ciencias Del Mar (museum, mile 339, 3 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.