Desert coast, surf towns and Sea of Cortez islands
This is leg 2 of 2, the final leg.
Travel leg · Los Cabos, Todos Santos & La Paz
Todos Santos to La Paz
Todos Santos and La Paz sit about 78 km (48 mi) apart in a straight line, with La Paz to the north. It is leg 2 of 2 on our Los Cabos, Todos Santos & La Paz itinerary, an 8-day trip. Here is how long it takes by car, what to see on the way and where it fits in a real itinerary.
- Straight-line distance
- 78 km · 48 mi
- Est. road distance
- 93–109 km
- Est. drive time
- 1 h 15 min – 2 h 15 min
- Direction
- Heading north
- Curated routes
- 1 itinerary
Road distance is estimated as 1.2–1.4× the straight line; drive time assumes average speeds of 50–80 km/h with no stops or traffic. These are rough estimates — check a maps app for the actual route.
Ways to get there
We don't have live routing data, so the figures below are labelled estimates built from the straight-line distance. Use them to plan the day, then confirm in a maps app.
By car
Most travelers on our Los Cabos, Todos Santos & La Paz itinerary do this leg by car. We estimate 93–109 km (58–68 mi) of road and 1 h 15 min – 2 h 15 min behind the wheel, so check live traffic before you set off.
Rent a car at Los Cabos airport; Highway 19 reaches Todos Santos in about an hour and La Paz in another hour. Boat tours handle Espíritu Santo and El Arco. Avoid driving rural roads after dark because of livestock.
Worth stopping for
Picks from our curated guides at both ends.
When you arrive in La Paz
Stay 2–3 nights for island boat trips, whale sharks in season and the malecón.
Malecón de La Paz
Five-kilometre seafront promenade lined with sculptures, palms and sunset views.
Espíritu Santo Island
Protected desert island with red cliffs, white beaches and a sea lion colony at Los Islotes.
Whale Shark Swims
Guided swims with whale sharks in La Paz Bay, regulated by the park authority.
Bismark-cito
Seafood stand on the malecón for chocolate clams, ceviche and fish tacos.
La Miserable
Small mezcalería known for well-chosen Oaxacan mezcals and guided tastings.
Playa Balandra
Shallow turquoise bay with the mushroom-shaped rock, inside a protected area.
Before you leave Todos Santos
One or two nights for galleries, surf beaches and a long dinner.
On this curated route
Where Todos Santos → La Paz sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.
Going the other way? La Paz to Todos Santos is the same 78 km in a straight line, heading south. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗
Weather at each end
The biggest gap comes in May, when La Paz averages highs 2°C cooler than Todos Santos.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todos Santos high | 26° | 26° | 29° | 30° | 33° | 34° | 35° | 34° | 33° | 32° | 30° | 26° |
| La Paz high | 25° | 26° | 28° | 29° | 31° | 33° | 35° | 35° | 34° | 32° | 29° | 25° |
| Todos Santos rain | 7 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 61 | 108 | 27 | 17 | 8 |
| La Paz rain | 8 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 51 | 99 | 26 | 15 | 8 |
Temperatures in °C, rain in mm per month. Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER satellite climatology — a guide to typical conditions, not a forecast. Month headings link to La Paz month guides.
Todos Santos to La Paz: questions travelers ask
How far is Todos Santos from La Paz?
Todos Santos is about 78 km (48 mi) from La Paz in a straight line, with La Paz to the north. By road, we estimate 93–109 km (58–68 mi), or 1.2–1.4 times the straight line. Check a maps app for the exact route.
How long does it take to drive from Todos Santos to La Paz?
An estimated 1 h 15 min – 2 h 15 min, assuming 93–109 km of road at average speeds of 50–80 km/h with no stops or traffic. It is not a routed time, so check a maps app on the day.
Which itineraries include the trip from Todos Santos to La Paz?
Our Los Cabos, Todos Santos & La Paz itinerary includes this leg. Los Cabos, Todos Santos & La Paz runs about 8 days across 3 stops, best in Nov – Apr.
Getting to Todos Santos
Guides for both ends
- Todos Santos travel guide
- Todos Santos weather best time to visit
- La Paz travel guide
- La Paz weather best time to visit
La Paz by month
Plan Todos Santos → La Paz with your crew
Add this leg to a shared itinerary, poll the group on where to stop, split fuel and tickets, and keep everyone's packing list in one place in TripsCircle.