The Wayro route from Arlington to Múzquiz is 514 miles (827 km), about 9 h 13 min of driving without stops. The U.S.–Mexico border is at about mile 419 on this route, near the Eagle Pass port of entry.
| Distance | 514 mi (827 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 13 min |
| Main roads, in order | I-20 → I-35W → I-35 → US-57 → MEX-57 → MEX-57D → MEX-53 |
| Border crossing | about mile 419 of this route, Texas → Coahuila (near the Eagle Pass, TX port of entry) |
| Mexican states on the route | Coahuila (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Crossing into Mexico: what you need for Múzquiz
| Passport | Passport book or passport card to enter Mexico by land |
|---|---|
| FMM entry permit | Required for this trip: Múzquiz 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 Eagle Pass
Eagle Pass has two city-run bridges to Piedras Negras, Coahuila. Bridge I downtown serves pedestrians, cars and buses, while the Camino Real International Bridge adds commercial trucks, a SENTRI lane and direct access to Mexico's highway south toward Mexico City.
What the drive from Arlington to Múzquiz is like
I-35 (226 mi) and US-57 (97 mi) carry about 63% of the 514 miles. The U.S. part of the drive runs through Texas for about 419 miles; after the border at Eagle Pass you have about 95 miles left in Mexico. The Mexican leg uses MEX-57D, a toll highway (cuota). Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Arlington to Múzquiz, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Texas |
| I-20 | 6–16 | 10 | Texas |
| connecting roads | 16–17 | 1 | Texas |
| I-35W | 17–95 | 78 | Texas |
| I-35 | 95–321 | 226 | Texas |
| connecting roads | 321–322 | 1 | Texas |
| US-57 | 322–419 | 97 | Texas |
| local roads | 419–428 | 9 | Coahuila |
| MEX-57 | 428–459 | 31 | Coahuila |
| MEX-57D | 459–491 | 32 | Coahuila |
| connecting roads | 491–493 | 2 | Coahuila |
| MEX-53 | 493–513 | 20 | Coahuila |
| local roads | 513–514 | 1 | Coahuila |
- Mile 419 of this route: Texas → Coahuila (international border)
Stops between Arlington and Múzquiz
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum (mile 197)
- Nature and outdoors: McKinney Falls State Park (mile 203)
- Museums and history: Waco Mammoth National Monument (mile 94), Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum (mile 197), Mission Concepcion (mile 280), Mission San Juan Capistrano (mile 282), Martyrs of Christ the King Cathedral, Piedras Negras (mile 423)
- With kids: San Antonio Zoo (mile 275)
Waco Mammoth National Monument
An elevated walkway in the Dig Shelter looks down on Columbian mammoth fossils still lying where they were found, part of the nation's first and only recorded evidence of a nursery herd of Ice Age Columbian mammoths.
Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum
Run by the National Archives on the UT Austin campus, Lyndon B. Johnson's presidential library includes a replica of the Oval Office among its permanent exhibits.
McKinney Falls State Park
About 13 miles from downtown Austin, Onion Creek spills over limestone ledges into pools at the upper and lower falls. Nearly nine miles of trails pass early Texas homestead ruins and an ancient rock shelter.
San Antonio Zoo
Founded in 1914 in Brackenridge Park, the zoo covers more than 50 acres and is home to over 700 species.
Tower of the Americas
Built for the HemisFair '68 world's fair, the 750-foot tower has an observation deck at the top.
Mission Concepcion
Dedicated in 1755, the stone church here is one of the country's oldest remaining original stone churches and the least restored of San Antonio's colonial missions. Inside, four rooms still show colorful frescoes painted more than 250 years ago.
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Founded in 1716 in East Texas as Mission San José de los Nazonis, it was moved to the east bank of the San Antonio River in 1731 and renamed San Juan Capistrano. It's part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Martyrs of Christ the King Cathedral, Piedras Negras
The Martyrs of Christ the King Cathedral is the Catholic cathedral of Piedras Negras, a city in northeastern Coahuila on the border across from Eagle Pass, Texas.
When you get to Múzquiz
Melchor Múzquiz is a Pueblo Mágico in north-central Coahuila, about two hours from the border at Piedras Negras. It is home to two distinct communities: the Kickapoo, who keep their own language, and the Mascogos, descendants of Black Seminoles who fled slavery in the United States. The area is also rich in fossils, including a 90-million-year-old pterosaur.
- Museo de Paleontología: Replicas of Muzquizopteryx coahuilensis, a flying reptile that lived here some 90 million years ago, are on display at the paleontology museum. source
- Templo de Santa Rosa de Lima: The town's church of Santa Rosa de Lima is one of the stops on a walk through the center. source
- Parque La Cascada: La Cascada park, in the countryside of the Múzquiz municipality, is a place to go hiking outside town. source
More drives to Múzquiz
- Brenham, TX to Múzquiz
- Marfa, TX to Múzquiz
- Georgetown, TX to Múzquiz
- Houston, TX to Múzquiz
- Kerrville, TX to Múzquiz
- College Station, TX to Múzquiz
From Arlington to other places in Mexico
- Arlington, TX to Matamoros
- Arlington, TX to Nuevo Laredo
- Arlington, TX to Reynosa
- Arlington, TX to Ciudad Acuña
- Arlington, TX to Piedras Negras
- Arlington, TX to Monterrey
All routes to Múzquiz, border crossings and permits in one place: Driving to Múzquiz, Mexico from the U.S.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Arlington to Múzquiz?
About 9 h 13 min of driving without stops, over 514 miles.
How far is Múzquiz from Arlington by car?
About 514 miles (827 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 Arlington to Múzquiz drive cross into Mexico?
At about mile 419 of this route, from Texas into Coahuila, near the Eagle Pass port of entry.
Do I need a permit to drive my car from Arlington to Múzquiz?
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 Arlington to Múzquiz?
The U.S. State Department rates Coahuila Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Arlington to Múzquiz use?
In order: I-20, I-35W, I-35, US-57, MEX-57, MEX-57D and MEX-53. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Arlington and Múzquiz?
Closest to the road: Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum (museum, mile 197, 0.2 mi from the route); Tower of the Americas (observation tower, mile 278, 1 mi from the route); Mission Concepcion (spanish mission, mile 280, 1 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.