The Wayro route from Santiago Papasquiaro to El Salto, Durango is 155 miles (250 km), about 3 h 34 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 155 mi (250 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 34 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-23 → MEX-45 → MEX-40D |
| Mexican states on the route | Durango |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-40D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 2 |
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 Santiago Papasquiaro to El Salto, Durango: the shape of the trip
MEX-23 (72 mi) and MEX-40D (52 mi) carry about 80% of the 155 miles. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-40D. None of the 2 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Road-by-road breakdown: Santiago Papasquiaro to El Salto, Durango
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-23 | 0–72 | 72 | Durango |
| connecting roads | 72–73 | 1 | Durango |
| MEX-45 | 73–100 | 27 | Durango |
| connecting roads | 100–101 | 1 | Durango |
| MEX-40D | 101–153 | 52 | Durango |
| local roads | 153–155 | 2 | Durango |
Places worth a stop between Santiago Papasquiaro and El Salto, Durango
- Nature and outdoors: Laguna de Santiaguillo (mile 40)
- Museums and history: Ganot-Peschard Museum of Archeology (mile 102)
Laguna de Santiaguillo
Laguna de Santiaguillo is an inland wetland in Durango state, designated Ramsar Site 2046 on February 2, 2012, and covering 24,016 hectares.
Ganot-Peschard Museum of Archeology
In downtown Durango, this archaeology museum works to preserve the Indigenous history of northern Mexico.
More drives to El Salto, Durango
- San Juan de los Lagos to El Salto, Durango
- Tepatitlán to El Salto, Durango
- Guadalajara to El Salto, Durango
- Tequila to El Salto, Durango
- Zamora to El Salto, Durango
- Paracho to El Salto, Durango
From Santiago Papasquiaro to other places in Mexico
- Santiago Papasquiaro to Jalpa
- Santiago Papasquiaro to Nochistlán
- Santiago Papasquiaro to Chacala
- Santiago Papasquiaro to Temacapulín
- Santiago Papasquiaro to Jalpa de Cánovas
- Santiago Papasquiaro to Mineral de Pozos
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Santiago Papasquiaro to El Salto, Durango?
About 3 h 34 min of driving without stops, over 155 miles.
How far is El Salto, Durango from Santiago Papasquiaro by car?
About 155 miles (250 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 Santiago Papasquiaro to El Salto, Durango?
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 Santiago Papasquiaro to El Salto, Durango?
The U.S. State Department rates Durango Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Santiago Papasquiaro to El Salto, Durango use?
In order: MEX-23, MEX-45 and MEX-40D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Santiago Papasquiaro to El Salto, Durango?
Closest to the road: Laguna de Santiaguillo (lagoon, mile 40, 4 mi from the route); Ganot-Peschard Museum of Archeology (museum, mile 102, 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.