Route of the Rio Sonora

Maps & Driving Directions

Driving directions:  There are several routes that will lead through Cochise County and its landmarks and places of interest to reach the border crossings in Naco and Douglas, AZ.  For more information on places to visit in route through Cochise County, visit their website.

From Tucson and points West:

Via Sierra Vista and Ft Huachuca, AZ
From I-10, take Exit 302 (AZ Hwy 90). Take Hwy 90 south past Karchner Caverns state Park to Sierra Vista (28 miles). Turn left on Hwy 90 bypass to the junction with AZ Hwy 92. Take Hwy 92 south 30 miles to junction with Naco Highway.  Turn right on Naco Highway and follow signs to the Naco border crossing (6 miles).

Note: To visit historic Ft Huachuca, ignore the Hwy 90 bypass and continue straight ahead on buffalo soldier Trail.  The Ft Huachuca Main Gate and visitors entrance will be on your right at the intersection of Buffalo Soldier Trail and Fry Blvd.  Continuing on, Buffalo Soldier Trail intersects with Hwy 92, 4 miles south of Sierra Vista.  Turn right on Hwy 92 south to the junction with Naco Highway.

Via Benson, Tombstone & Bisbee
From I-10, take Exit 303 or 304 (AZ Hwy 80).  Take Hwy 80 south and pass through St David (7 miles), Tombstone (24 miles)  and Bisbee (48 miles) to the junction of Hwy 80 and Hwy 92.  To enter Mexico through Naco, go west on Hwy 92 to Naco Highway (5 miles).  To enter Mexico through Douglas-Agua Prieta, continue east on Hwy 80 to Douglas (21 miles).

From New Mexico and points East:
Exit I-10 at Hwy 80 (New Mexico mile marker 5, west of Lordsburg).  Follow Hwy 80 south to Douglas, AZ  (77 miles).

Alternate Route:  Exit I-10 at Arizona Exit 331 (west of Willcox) and follow US 191 south to Douglas, AZ (66 miles).

 

Maps and Mileage of the Rio Sonora Route

KM	North>South	South>North
Cananea	0	321
Bacoachi	63	258
Arizpe	117	204
Banamichi	160	161
Huepac	173	148
Aconchi	182	139
Baviacora	197	124
Ures	247	74
Hermosillo	321	0

 

Miles	North>South	South>North
Cananea	0	199
Bacoachi	39	160
Arizpe	73	127
Banamichi	99	100
Huepac	108	92
Aconchi	113	86
Baviacora	122	77
Ures	153	46
Hermosillo	199	0