Plan on about 6 h 55 min of driving for the 352-mile (567 km) trip from Todos Santos to Mulegé, before any stops.
| Total distance | 352 mi (567 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 55 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-19 → MEX-1 |
| Mexican states on the route | Baja California Sur |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.1 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) | 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.
Driving Todos Santos to Mulegé: the shape of the trip
MEX-1 (316 mi) and MEX-19 (31 mi) carry about 99% of the 352 miles. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Todos Santos to Mulegé
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Baja California Sur |
| MEX-19 | 1–32 | 31 | Baja California Sur |
| MEX-1 | 32–48 | 16 | Baja California Sur |
| local roads | 48–52 | 4 | Baja California Sur |
| MEX-1 | 52–352 | 300 | Baja California Sur |
Where to stop on the way to Mulegé
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Misión de Nuestra Señora de Loreto Conchó (mile 268)
- Museums and history: Museo Regional de Antropología e Historia de Baja California Sur (mile 50), Museo de la Ballena y Ciencias Del Mar (mile 50), Misión de Nuestra Señora de Loreto Conchó (mile 268)
Museo Regional de Antropología e Historia de Baja California Sur
The Regional Museum of Baja California Sur exhibits and preserves the cultural heritage of the region.
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.
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.
Once you reach Mulegé
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.
More drives to Mulegé
From Todos Santos to other places in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Todos Santos to Mulegé?
About 6 h 55 min of driving without stops, over 352 miles.
How far is Mulegé from Todos Santos by car?
About 352 miles (567 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 Todos Santos to Mulegé?
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 Todos Santos to Mulegé?
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.
Which highways go from Todos Santos to Mulegé?
In order: MEX-19 and MEX-1. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Todos Santos and Mulegé?
Closest to the road: Museo de la Ballena y Ciencias Del Mar (museum, mile 50, 2 mi from the route); Museo Regional de Antropología e Historia de Baja California Sur (museum, mile 50, 3 mi from the route); Misión de Nuestra Señora de Loreto Conchó (mission, mile 268, 0.8 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.