The Wayro route from Alpine to Delicias is 288 miles (463 km), about 6 h 9 min of driving without stops. The U.S.–Mexico border is at about mile 87 on this route, near the Presidio port of entry.
| Distance | 288 mi (463 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 9 min |
| Main roads, in order | US-67 → CHIH 18 → CHIH D → MEX-16 → CHIH 85 → MEX-45D → MEX-45 |
| Border crossing | about mile 87 of this route, Texas → Chihuahua (near the Presidio, TX port of entry) |
| Mexican states on the route | Chihuahua (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 1 |
Crossing into Mexico: what you need for Delicias
| Passport | Passport book or passport card to enter Mexico by land |
|---|---|
| FMM entry permit | Required for this trip: Delicias is well beyond the 12-mile (20 km) border zone where the permit is not needed |
| Temporary vehicle import permit (TIP) | Required for a U.S.-registered vehicle this far 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 Alpine to Delicias is like
US-67 (86 mi) and CHIH D (69 mi) carry about 54% of the 288 miles. The U.S. part of the drive runs through Texas for about 87 miles; after the border at Presidio you have about 201 miles left in Mexico. The Mexican leg uses MEX-45D, a toll highway (cuota). Of the 1 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Alpine to Delicias, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| US-67 | 0–86 | 86 | Texas |
| connecting roads | 86–91 | 5 | Texas, Chihuahua |
| CHIH 18 | 91–116 | 25 | Chihuahua |
| CHIH D | 116–185 | 69 | Chihuahua |
| MEX-16 | 185–217 | 32 | Chihuahua |
| CHIH 85 | 217–221 | 4 | Chihuahua |
| MEX-16 | 221–228 | 7 | Chihuahua |
| connecting roads | 228–229 | 1 | Chihuahua |
| MEX-45D | 229–242 | 13 | Chihuahua |
| connecting roads | 242–243 | 1 | Chihuahua |
| MEX-45 | 243–284 | 41 | Chihuahua |
| local roads | 284–288 | 4 | Chihuahua |
- Mile 87 of this route: Texas → Chihuahua (international border)
Stops between Alpine and Delicias
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 Delicias
Founded in 1933, Delicias is a planned farm city in Chihuahua, bordered by the municipalities of Saucillo, Meoqui and Rosales. Its streets radiate from the Círculo del Reloj roundabout in a geometric layout, and the local economy leans on dairy farming, furniture making, and pecan, chile and onion crops.
- Museo del Desierto Chihuahuense: This state museum covers Chihuahua's natural history, with rooms on today's desert, the Ice Age and the Cretaceous, plus stegosaurus and dilophosaurus figures. source
- Museum garden: Beside the Museo del Desierto Chihuahuense, a garden of more than 7,000 square meters shows off the region's native desert plants. source
- Círculo del Reloj: The public clock at the crossing of Avenida del Parque and Calle Central marks the point from which the city's whole street plan was laid out. source
More drives to Delicias
- Socorro, NM to Delicias
- San Angelo, TX to Delicias
- Tucson, AZ to Delicias
- Bisbee, AZ to Delicias
- Marathon, TX to Delicias
- Safford, AZ to Delicias
From Alpine to other places in Mexico
- Alpine, TX to Hidalgo del Parral
- Alpine, TX to Cuatro Ciénegas
- Alpine, TX to Creel
- Alpine, TX to Gómez Palacio
- Alpine, TX to Monterrey
- Alpine, TX to Reynosa
All routes to Delicias, border crossings and permits in one place: Driving to Delicias, Mexico from the U.S.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Alpine to Delicias?
About 6 h 9 min of driving without stops, over 288 miles.
How far is Delicias from Alpine by car?
About 288 miles (463 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 Alpine to Delicias drive cross into Mexico?
At about mile 87 of this route, from Texas into Chihuahua, near the Presidio port of entry.
Do I need a permit to drive my car from Alpine to Delicias?
Yes. A temporary vehicle import permit (TIP) is required for a U.S.-registered car this far into Mexico. You also need Mexican auto insurance and a passport book or card. An FMM entry permit is required too.
Is it safe to drive from Alpine to Delicias?
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 Alpine to Delicias use?
In order: US-67, CHIH 18, CHIH D, MEX-16, CHIH 85, MEX-45D and MEX-45. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Alpine and Delicias?
Closest to the road: El Paisano Hotel (hotel, mile 26, 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.