Plan on about 8 h 30 min of driving for the 437-mile (704 km) trip from Todos Santos to San Ignacio, Sinaloa, Baja California Sur, before any stops.
| Total distance | 437 mi (704 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 30 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-19 → MEX-1 |
| Mexican states on the route | Baja California Sur |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.5 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) | 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.
What the drive from Todos Santos to San Ignacio, Sinaloa is like
MEX-1 (400 mi) and MEX-19 (31 mi) carry about 99% of the 437 miles. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Todos Santos and San Ignacio, Sinaloa
| 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 | 52–436 | 384 | Baja California Sur |
| local roads | 436–437 | 1 | Baja California Sur |
Places worth a stop between Todos Santos and San Ignacio, Sinaloa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Misión de Nuestra Señora de Loreto Conchó (mile 268), Misión Santa Rosalía de Mulegé (mile 352)
- 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), Misión Santa Rosalía de Mulegé (mile 352)
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.
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.
Arriving in San Ignacio, Sinaloa
Misión San Ignacio Kadakaamán
Founded in 1728 by Jesuit missionary Juan Bautista de Luyando, Mission San Ignacio Kadakaamán stands in the town of San Ignacio, Baja California Sur.
More drives to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
- Calvillo to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
- Aguascalientes to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
- San Juan de los Lagos to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
- Tepatitlán to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
- Amatitán to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
- Mazamitla to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
From Todos Santos to other places in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Todos Santos to San Ignacio, Sinaloa, Baja California Sur?
About 8 h 30 min of driving without stops, over 437 miles.
What is the driving distance from Todos Santos to San Ignacio, Sinaloa, Baja California Sur?
About 437 miles (704 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 San Ignacio, Sinaloa?
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 San Ignacio, Sinaloa?
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 Todos Santos to San Ignacio, Sinaloa use?
In order: MEX-19 and MEX-1. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Todos Santos to San Ignacio, Sinaloa?
Closest to the road: Museo de la Ballena y Ciencias Del Mar (museum, mile 50, 2 mi from the route); Misión de Nuestra Señora de Loreto Conchó (mission, mile 268, 0.8 mi from the route); Misión Santa Rosalía de Mulegé (mission, mile 352, 0.3 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.