The Wayro route from Alamogordo to Ojinaga is 345 miles (556 km), about 6 h 13 min of driving without stops. The U.S.–Mexico border is at about mile 335 on this route, near the Presidio port of entry.
| Distance | 345 mi (556 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 13 min |
| Main roads, in order | US-54 → TX 375 → I-10 → US-90 → US-67 → MEX-16 |
| Border crossing | about mile 335 of this route, Texas → Chihuahua (near the Presidio, TX port of entry) |
| Mexican states on the route | Chihuahua (Level 3) |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
Crossing into Mexico: what you need for Ojinaga
| Passport | Passport book or passport card to enter Mexico by land |
|---|---|
| FMM entry permit | Not needed if you stay within 12 miles (20 km) of the border for 6 days or less; required for longer stays or if you travel farther in |
| Temporary vehicle import permit (TIP) | Not needed inside the border zone; required if you drive farther into Mexico |
| Mexican auto insurance | Required for all vehicles: buy a Mexican policy before you cross |
Sources: U.S. State Department, Mexico travel information (updated August 11, 2026); permits are issued by Banjercito.
Crossing at Presidio
The Presidio-Ojinaga International Bridge, run on the U.S. side by TxDOT, links Presidio with Ojinaga, Chihuahua. It handles passenger vehicles, pedestrians, buses and trucks, has SENTRI and FAST lanes, and joins US 67 to Mexican Highway 16.
What the drive from Alamogordo to Ojinaga is like
I-10 (105 mi) and US-90 (74 mi) carry about 52% of the 345 miles. The U.S. part of the drive runs through New Mexico, Texas for about 335 miles; after the border at Presidio you have about 10 miles left in Mexico. Of the 7 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Alamogordo to Ojinaga, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–37 | 37 | New Mexico |
| US-54 | 37–73 | 36 | New Mexico, Texas |
| connecting roads | 73–76 | 3 | Texas |
| TX 375 | 76–94 | 18 | Texas |
| connecting roads | 94–96 | 2 | Texas |
| I-10 | 96–201 | 105 | Texas |
| US-90 | 201–275 | 74 | Texas |
| US-67 | 275–335 | 60 | Texas |
| MEX-16 | 335–345 | 10 | Chihuahua |
- Mile 67 of this route: New Mexico → Texas (state line)
- Mile 335 of this route: Texas → Chihuahua (international border)
Stops between Alamogordo and Ojinaga
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): El Paisano Hotel (mile 275)
- Nature and outdoors: White Sands National Park (mile 10), Oliver Lee Memorial State Park (mile 11), Franklin Mountains State Park (mile 76)
- Museums and history: Ysleta Mission (mile 95), Socorro Mission (mile 97)
White Sands National Park
Wave-like gypsum dunes cover 275 square miles of the Tularosa Basin, the world's largest gypsum dunefield. The eight-mile Dunes Drive leads into the dunes, where visitors hike, picnic and sled down the white slopes.
Oliver Lee Memorial State Park
Set in Dog Canyon on the Sacramento Mountains escarpment near Alamogordo, the park has year-round springs, cottonwoods, a rebuilt and furnished ranch house of Oliver Lee, campsites, and the Dog Canyon Trail with views over the Tularosa Basin.
Franklin Mountains State Park
Covering about 27,000 acres inside El Paso, this Texas state park offers more than 100 miles of desert trails for hiking and mountain biking, plus rock climbing at McKelligon Canyon and the Tom Mays Unit, where camping is available.
Chamizal National Memorial
Along the border in El Paso, this memorial honors the peaceful settlement of a century-long U.S.–Mexico boundary dispute. Stop for borderlands art in the Franklin G. Smith Gallery, walking paths, and ballet folklórico performances.
Ysleta Mission
Tigua people and Spanish colonists retreating after the 1680 Pueblo Revolt founded this El Paso mission in 1682. Still an active church, it has a silver-domed bell tower and a neoclassical interior with Native American motifs.
Socorro Mission
Rooted in a Franciscan mission founded for Piro, Tano, and Jémez people after the 1680 Pueblo Revolt, the present adobe church dates to about 1840. Carved, painted beams from the older church still hold up the roof, and it remains an active parish.
El Paisano Hotel
Designed by El Paso architect Henry C. Trost and opened in 1930, this Marfa hotel hosted Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, and James Dean during the 1955 filming of Giant, and it still displays memorabilia from the movie.
When you get to Ojinaga
Ojinaga sits across the Rio Grande from Presidio, Texas, at La Junta, the place where the Río Conchos flows into the Rio Grande. The town has a place in Mexican Revolution history: in January 1914 Pancho Villa's forces defeated the federal army here, and the retreating troops crossed into Presidio.
More drives to Ojinaga
- Roswell, NM to Ojinaga
- San Antonio, TX to Ojinaga
- Waco, TX to Ojinaga
- Smithville, TX to Ojinaga
- Las Vegas, NM to Ojinaga
- Abilene, TX to Ojinaga
From Alamogordo to other places in Mexico
- Alamogordo, NM to Chihuahua
- Alamogordo, NM to Agua Prieta
- Alamogordo, NM to Magdalena de Kino
- Alamogordo, NM to Sonoyta
- Alamogordo, NM to Cananea
- Alamogordo, NM to Nogales
All routes to Ojinaga, border crossings and permits in one place: Driving to Ojinaga, Mexico from the U.S.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Alamogordo to Ojinaga?
About 6 h 13 min of driving without stops, over 345 miles.
How far is Ojinaga from Alamogordo by car?
About 345 miles (556 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.
Where does the Alamogordo to Ojinaga drive cross into Mexico?
At about mile 335 of this route, from Texas into Chihuahua, near the Presidio port of entry.
Do I need a permit to drive my car from Alamogordo to Ojinaga?
Not needed inside the border zone; required if you drive farther into Mexico. You also need Mexican auto insurance and a passport book or card.
Is it safe to drive from Alamogordo to Ojinaga?
The U.S. State Department rates Chihuahua Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Alamogordo to Ojinaga use?
In order: US-54, TX 375, I-10, US-90, US-67 and MEX-16. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Alamogordo and Ojinaga?
Closest to the road: Ysleta Mission (spanish mission, mile 95, 3 mi from the route); Socorro Mission (spanish mission, mile 97, 3 mi from the route); El Paisano Hotel (hotel, mile 275, 0.2 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 mile 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 (roughly 2 to 7 miles depending on the type, farther for World Heritage sites): at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, with no more than five of one type, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place and city 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.