The Wayro route from Bastrop to Ciudad Acuña is 258 miles (415 km), about 4 h 47 min of driving without stops. The U.S.–Mexico border is at about mile 255 on this route, near the Del Rio port of entry.
| Distance | 258 mi (415 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 47 min |
| Main roads, in order | TX 21 → TX 130 Toll → I-10 → US-90 |
| Border crossing | about mile 255 of this route, Texas → Coahuila (near the Del Rio, TX port of entry) |
| Mexican states on the route | Coahuila (Level 3) |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Crossing into Mexico: what you need for Ciudad Acuña
| 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 Del Rio
The Del Rio International Bridge crosses the Rio Grande between Del Rio and Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila. It is a full-service crossing that handles pedestrians, passenger vehicles and buses as well as commercial trucks.
What the drive from Bastrop to Ciudad Acuña is like
US-90 (153 mi) and I-10 (41 mi) carry about 75% of the 258 miles. The U.S. part of the drive runs through Texas for about 255 miles; after the border at Del Rio you have about 3 miles left in Mexico. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Bastrop to Ciudad Acuña, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Texas |
| TX 21 | 3–24 | 21 | Texas |
| connecting roads | 24–25 | 1 | Texas |
| TX 130 Toll | 25–59 | 34 | Texas |
| connecting roads | 59–60 | 1 | Texas |
| I-10 | 60–101 | 41 | Texas |
| US-90 | 101–254 | 153 | Texas |
| local roads | 254–258 | 4 | Texas, Coahuila |
- Mile 255 of this route: Texas → Coahuila (international border)
Stops between Bastrop and Ciudad Acuña
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Lockhart State Park (mile 37), Mission Concepcion (mile 100), Grand Opera House (mile 182), San Felipe Creek (mile 251)
- Nature and outdoors: McKinney Roughs Nature Park (mile 8), Lockhart State Park (mile 37), Walnut Springs Park (mile 66), Saffold Dam (mile 67), San Antonio Springs (mile 95), San Felipe Creek (mile 251)
- Museums and history: Mission San Juan Capistrano (mile 99), Mission Concepcion (mile 100), Grand Opera House (mile 182)
McKinney Roughs Nature Park
Covering 1,140 acres of Lost Pines country with 1.44 miles of Colorado River shoreline, this LCRA park near Cedar Creek offers multiuse trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding, plus wildlife viewing blinds.
Lockhart State Park
Play a round on the nine-hole golf course built by the WPA and Civilian Conservation Corps, fish Clear Fork Creek, or hike the Clear Fork and Persimmon trails. Campsites with hookups sit along the creek.
Walnut Springs Park
Designed by architect Robert H. H. Hugman and begun by Civilian Conservation Corps workers in 1933, this Seguin park follows Walnut Branch, a Guadalupe River tributary, with stone walls, walkways, and bridges; the renovated park was dedicated in 2011.
Saffold Dam
Along the Guadalupe River in Seguin, this dam sits within Max Starcke Park, a 227-acre city park with picnic pavilions, a walking trail, riverbank fishing, and a paddling trail on Lake Seguin.
San Antonio Springs
The Blue Hole, source spring of the San Antonio River, lies within Headwaters at Incarnate Word, a 53-acre nature sanctuary on Broadway in San Antonio. Walkers and leashed pets are welcome on its trails.
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.
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.
Grand Opera House
Uvalde's restored Victorian opera house, with arched windows, a copper roof, and a corner turret, still hosts live theater and music upstairs. A visitor center displays the original weathervane, historic photographs, and artifacts from Fort Inge.
San Felipe Creek
Fed by San Felipe Springs, one of the largest spring systems in Texas and Del Rio's water supply, this creek has swimming holes at Horseshoe and Lions parks, a paved hike-and-bike trail, and good birdwatching.
When you get to Ciudad Acuña
Ciudad Acuña faces Del Rio, Texas, across the Rio Grande, at the spot where Las Vacas Creek flows into the river. Coahuila's tourism office calls it the state's friendly border, and its biggest draw is the Amistad reservoir, the largest body of water in Coahuila, used for boating, fishing, skiing, sailing and kayaking.
- Presa La Amistad: The reservoir is the city's signature attraction, with fishing, water skiing, jet skiing, sailing, diving and kayaking. source
- Plaza Benjamín Canales: The main square anchors the historic center, near the Hemiciclo a Juárez, the monumental flagpole and the Fiftieth Anniversary Forum. source
- Parroquia de Santa María de Guadalupe: The downtown parish church dates from 1914 and is one of the historic landmarks of the city center. source
Whitehead Memorial Museum
Set on about 2.5 acres in Del Rio, this pioneer-village history museum covers frontier life, border radio, and "goat-gland doctor" John Brinkley, and holds the grave of Old West justice of the peace Roy Bean.
More drives to Ciudad Acuña
- Corpus Christi, TX to Ciudad Acuña
- Nacogdoches, TX to Ciudad Acuña
- Clinton, OK to Ciudad Acuña
- Lawton, OK to Ciudad Acuña
- Gruene, TX to Ciudad Acuña
- Comfort, TX to Ciudad Acuña
From Bastrop to other places in Mexico
- Bastrop, TX to Monterrey
- Bastrop, TX to Reynosa
- Bastrop, TX to Santiago
- Bastrop, TX to Cuatro Ciénegas
- Bastrop, TX to Ojinaga
- Bastrop, TX to Parras de la Fuente
All routes to Ciudad Acuña, border crossings and permits in one place: Driving to Ciudad Acuña, Mexico from the U.S.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Bastrop to Ciudad Acuña?
About 4 h 47 min of driving without stops, over 258 miles.
How far is Ciudad Acuña from Bastrop by car?
About 258 miles (415 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 Bastrop to Ciudad Acuña drive cross into Mexico?
At about mile 255 of this route, from Texas into Coahuila, near the Del Rio port of entry.
Do I need a permit to drive my car from Bastrop to Ciudad Acuña?
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 Bastrop to Ciudad Acuña?
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 Bastrop to Ciudad Acuña use?
In order: TX 21, TX 130 Toll, I-10 and US-90. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Bastrop and Ciudad Acuña?
Closest to the road: Mission Concepcion (spanish mission, mile 100, 0.3 mi from the route); Grand Opera House (opera house, mile 182, 0.2 mi from the route); San Felipe Creek (spring, mile 251, 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.