The Wayro route from Del Rio to Delicias is 492 miles (791 km), about 9 h 54 min of driving without stops. The U.S.–Mexico border is at about mile 291 on this route, near the Presidio port of entry.
| Distance | 492 mi (791 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 54 min |
| Main roads, in order | US-90 → US-67 → CHIH 18 → CHIH D → MEX-16 → CHIH 85 → MEX-45D → MEX-45 |
| Border crossing | about mile 291 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 19.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
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 Del Rio to Delicias is like
US-90 (204 mi) and US-67 (87 mi) carry about 59% of the 492 miles. The U.S. part of the drive runs through Texas for about 291 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 5 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Del Rio to Delicias, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| US-90 | 0–204 | 204 | Texas |
| US-67 | 204–291 | 87 | Texas |
| connecting roads | 291–295 | 4 | Chihuahua |
| CHIH 18 | 295–320 | 25 | Chihuahua |
| CHIH D | 320–390 | 70 | Chihuahua |
| MEX-16 | 390–422 | 32 | Chihuahua |
| CHIH 85 | 422–426 | 4 | Chihuahua |
| MEX-16 | 426–432 | 6 | Chihuahua |
| connecting roads | 432–433 | 1 | Chihuahua |
| MEX-45D | 433–447 | 14 | Chihuahua |
| MEX-45 | 447–488 | 41 | Chihuahua |
| local roads | 488–492 | 4 | Chihuahua |
- Mile 291 of this route: Texas → Chihuahua (international border)
Stops between Del Rio and Delicias
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Marathon Uplift (mile 173), Museum of the Big Bend (mile 203), Presidio County Courthouse (mile 230)
- Nature and outdoors: Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site (mile 41)
- Museums and history: Museum of the Big Bend (mile 203), Presidio County Courthouse (mile 230)
Amistad National Recreation Area
Covering the US portion of the International Amistad Reservoir near Del Rio, this National Park Service area draws visitors for water-based recreation, camping, hiking, and a cultural history reaching back nearly 5,000 years.
Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site
Ancient pictographs fill the rock shelters of this park near Del Rio, and guided tours lead to Fate Bell Shelter and its rock art. Nearly 10 miles of trails and campsites round out a stop; canyon hiking requires a guide.
Marathon Uplift
Drivers on U.S. 90 and U.S. 385 near Marathon cross a basin carved from this ancient dome, where erosion stripped away Cretaceous rock to expose strongly deformed older strata, framed by Cretaceous escarpments and the Glass Mountains to the north.
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.
Presidio County Courthouse
Designed by Alfred Giles and built in 1886, Marfa's Second Empire courthouse with Italianate details keeps much of its original interior and form; a restoration that included its dome and statue was rededicated in 2002.
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 Del Rio to other places in Mexico
- Del Rio, TX to Ciudad Juárez
- Del Rio, TX to Monterrey
- Del Rio, TX to Zacatecas
- Del Rio, TX to Hidalgo del Parral
- Del Rio, TX to Piedras Negras
- Del Rio, TX to Santiago
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 Del Rio to Delicias?
About 9 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 492 miles.
How far is Delicias from Del Rio by car?
About 492 miles (791 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 Del Rio to Delicias drive cross into Mexico?
At about mile 291 of this route, from Texas into Chihuahua, near the Presidio port of entry.
Do I need a permit to drive my car from Del Rio 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 Del Rio 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 Del Rio to Delicias use?
In order: US-90, 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 Del Rio and Delicias?
Closest to the road: Marathon Uplift (rock formation, mile 173, 0.3 mi from the route); Museum of the Big Bend (university museum, mile 203, 0.3 mi from the route); Presidio County Courthouse (county courthouse, mile 230, 0.5 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.