The Wayro route from Bastrop to Ojinaga is 528 miles (849 km), about 9 h 19 min of driving without stops. The U.S.–Mexico border is at about mile 517 on this route, near the Presidio port of entry.
| Distance | 528 mi (849 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 19 min |
| Main roads, in order | TX 21 → TX 71 → US-290 → US-281 → I-10 → US-67 → MEX-16 |
| Border crossing | about mile 517 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 21.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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 Bastrop to Ojinaga is like
I-10 (229 mi) and US-67 (142 mi) carry about 70% of the 528 miles. The U.S. part of the drive runs through Texas for about 517 miles; after the border at Presidio you have about 11 miles left in Mexico. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Bastrop to Ojinaga, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Texas |
| TX 21 | 3–20 | 17 | Texas |
| connecting roads | 20–22 | 2 | Texas |
| TX 71 | 22–32 | 10 | Texas |
| US-290 | 32–69 | 37 | Texas |
| US-281 | 69–75 | 6 | Texas |
| US-290 | 75–145 | 70 | Texas |
| connecting roads | 145–146 | 1 | Texas |
| I-10 | 146–375 | 229 | Texas |
| US-67 | 375–517 | 142 | Texas |
| MEX-16 | 517–528 | 11 | Chihuahua |
- Mile 517 of this route: Texas → Chihuahua (international border)
Stops between Bastrop and Ojinaga
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): McKinney Roughs Nature Park (mile 9), Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park (mile 75), Fort Martin Scott (mile 103), Museum of the Big Bend (mile 429)
- Nature and outdoors: McKinney Roughs Nature Park (mile 9), McKinney Falls State Park (mile 27), Pedernales Falls State Park (mile 63), Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park (mile 75), South Llano River State Park (mile 166), Caverns of Sonora (mile 233)
- Museums and history: Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park (mile 75), Fort Martin Scott (mile 103), Museum of the Big Bend (mile 429)
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.
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.
Pedernales Falls State Park
Near Johnson City, the Pedernales River spills over huge slabs of limestone at this Hill Country park, where visitors hike, camp, paddle, fish, ride horses and mountain bike the Juniper Ridge Trail.
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
This park follows Lyndon B. Johnson's story from his boyhood home in Johnson City and the Johnson Settlement's 1860s buildings to the LBJ Ranch and Texas White House, where the 36th president spent about a quarter of his presidency.
Fort Martin Scott
On Fredericksburg's east side, this frontier Army post mixes replica structures with original buildings, including the guardhouse. A walking trail passes the officers' quarters ruins, and guided tours and programs are offered.
South Llano River State Park
Near Junction, this Hill Country park fronts two miles of the spring-fed South Llano River, popular for tubing, kayaking, and swimming. More than 22 miles of trails, four bird blinds, and a winter turkey roost add reasons to linger.
Caverns of Sonora
Off Interstate 10 about 15 miles southwest of Sonora, this privately owned show cave offers guided tours past flowstone, the Crystal Palace, and Halo Lake, a pool ringed with calcite crystals. Gemstone panning, hiking trails, and camping are on site.
Museum of the Big Bend
Run by Sul Ross State University on its Alpine campus, this museum interprets the natural history, prehistory, and cultural diversity of the Big Bend region through its Big Bend Legacy exhibit and hosts the Trappings of Texas show of Western art and cowboy gear.
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
- Alamogordo, NM to Ojinaga
- Las Vegas, NM to Ojinaga
From Bastrop to other places in Mexico
- Bastrop, TX to Monterrey
- Bastrop, TX to Reynosa
- Bastrop, TX to Santiago
- Bastrop, TX to Ciudad Acuña
- Bastrop, TX to Cuatro Ciénegas
- Bastrop, TX to Parras de la Fuente
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 Bastrop to Ojinaga?
About 9 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 528 miles.
How far is Ojinaga from Bastrop by car?
About 528 miles (849 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 Ojinaga drive cross into Mexico?
At about mile 517 of this route, from Texas into Chihuahua, near the Presidio port of entry.
Do I need a permit to drive my car from Bastrop 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 Bastrop 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 Bastrop to Ojinaga use?
In order: TX 21, TX 71, US-290, US-281, I-10, 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 Bastrop and Ojinaga?
Closest to the road: Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park (National Historical Park, mile 75, 0.4 mi from the route); Fort Martin Scott (fort, mile 103, 0.1 mi from the route); Museum of the Big Bend (university museum, mile 429, 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.