Plan on about 6 h 38 min of driving for the 354-mile (569 km) trip from Torreón to Cuauhtémoc, before any stops.
| Distance | 354 mi (569 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-49 → MEX-49D → MEX-45D → CHIH 187 → MEX-45 → MEX-16 |
| Mexican states on the route | Coahuila, Durango, Chihuahua |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-49D, MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.1 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.
Driving Torreón to Cuauhtémoc: the shape of the trip
MEX-49D (121 mi) and MEX-45D (80 mi) carry about 57% of the 354 miles. It runs through 3 states: Coahuila, Durango, Chihuahua. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-49D and MEX-45D. None of the 4 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Road-by-road breakdown: Torreón to Cuauhtémoc
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–12 | 12 | Coahuila, Durango |
| MEX-49 | 12–28 | 16 | Durango |
| MEX-49D | 28–149 | 121 | Durango, Chihuahua |
| MEX-49 | 149–153 | 4 | Chihuahua |
| MEX-45D | 153–194 | 41 | Chihuahua |
| connecting roads | 194–195 | 1 | Chihuahua |
| CHIH 187 | 195–199 | 4 | Chihuahua |
| MEX-45D | 199–238 | 39 | Chihuahua |
| MEX-45 | 238–285 | 47 | Chihuahua |
| local roads | 285–293 | 8 | Chihuahua |
| MEX-16 | 293–354 | 61 | Chihuahua |
- Mile 4 of this route: Coahuila → Durango (state line)
- Mile 102 of this route: Durango → Chihuahua (state line)
Stops between Torreón and Cuauhtémoc
Museo del Desierto Chihuahuense
Opened in 2010 in Delicias, the Museo del Desierto Chihuahuense (Mudech) has four permanent halls on the geology, plants, and animals of the Chihuahuan Desert, including Velafrons coahuilensis.
Museo de Paleontología de Delicias
Founded with INAH support in 1982, the Museo de Paleontología de Delicias displays seven dinosaur skeletons, a mammoth, and a gray whale, plus fossil snails, fish, and plants.
Cruz de Clavos
In Chihuahua City, the Cruz de Clavos is a memorial honoring victims of femicide in the state of Chihuahua.
Francisco Villa Museum
Dedicated to the life and times of revolutionary Francisco "Pancho" Villa, this Chihuahua museum occupies the former estate of Villa and his widow, María Luz Corral de Villa.
Once you reach Cuauhtémoc
Catedral de San Antonio de Padua
In the city of Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahua, the Catedral de San Antonio de Padua is the seat of the Diocese of Cuauhtémoc-Madera.
More drives to Cuauhtémoc
From Torreón to other places in Mexico
- Torreón to Montemorelos
- Torreón to San Juan de los Lagos
- Torreón to Tepatitlán
- Torreón to Guanajuato
- Torreón to Salamanca
- Torreón to Pénjamo
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Torreón to Cuauhtémoc?
About 6 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 354 miles.
How far is Cuauhtémoc from Torreón by car?
About 354 miles (569 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 Torreón to Cuauhtémoc?
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 Torreón to Cuauhtémoc?
The U.S. State Department rates Coahuila Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Durango Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Chihuahua Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Torreón to Cuauhtémoc use?
In order: MEX-49, MEX-49D, MEX-45D, CHIH 187, MEX-45 and MEX-16. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Torreón to Cuauhtémoc?
Closest to the road: Museo del Desierto Chihuahuense (museum, mile 237, 3 mi from the route); Museo de Paleontología de Delicias (museum, mile 238, 1 mi from the route); Francisco Villa Museum (museum, mile 289, 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.