Driving to Ciudad Acuña, Mexico from the U.S.

By admin, 30 September, 2026

Every Wayro route we publish from U.S. cities to Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila, with the border crossing each one uses and what you need to bring a U.S. car across.

U.S. State Department travel advisory: Coahuila — Level 3, Reconsider TravelAdvisory issued May 29, 2026; checked September 29, 2026. Coahuila is the Mexican state that contains Ciudad Acuña. Check the full advisory for this state before you go.

About 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
  • Calle Hidalgo: This downtown street is lined with shops selling Mexican crafts and with restaurants serving regional food. source
  • Monumento de las Águilas: This monument symbolizes friendship between Mexico and the United States, a theme the city also celebrates each October with a parade. source

Crossing into Mexico: what you need to drive to Ciudad Acuña

PassportPassport book or passport card to enter Mexico by land
FMM entry permitNot 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 insuranceRequired 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.

Where drivers cross the border

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. Used by 79 of the routes below.

Drives to Ciudad Acuña from the U.S.

FromMilesDriving timeBorder crossing
Del Rio, TX612 minDel Rio
Bandera, TX1473 h 2 minDel Rio
Kerrville, TX1593 h 3 minDel Rio
San Antonio, TX1603 h 11 minDel Rio
San Angelo, TX1623 h 9 minDel Rio
Comfort, TX1733 h 14 minDel Rio
Marathon, TX1803 h 24 minDel Rio
Fredericksburg, TX1803 h 24 minDel Rio
Laredo, TX1853 h 30 minDel Rio
New Braunfels, TX1903 h 38 minDel Rio
Boerne, TX1903 h 29 minDel Rio
Gruene, TX1933 h 44 minDel Rio
Blanco, TX2033 h 60 minDel Rio
Llano, TX2064 h 21 minDel Rio
San Marcos, TX2073 h 53 minDel Rio
Johnson City, TX2093 h 58 minDel Rio
Alpine, TX2103 h 56 minDel Rio
Wimberley, TX2174 h 20 minDel Rio
Lockhart, TX2264 h 12 minDel Rio
Marble Falls, TX2324 h 27 minDel Rio
Dripping Springs, TX2344 h 28 minDel Rio
Marfa, TX2364 h 25 minDel Rio
Austin, TX2374 h 20 minDel Rio
Burnet, TX2454 h 43 minDel Rio
Abilene, TX2504 h 52 minDel Rio
Bastrop, TX2584 h 47 minDel Rio
Smithville, TX2604 h 49 minDel Rio
Georgetown, TX2634 h 46 minDel Rio
Corpus Christi, TX2865 h 26 minDel Rio
Brenham, TX3065 h 50 minDel Rio
Rockport, TX3155 h 53 minDel Rio
McAllen, TX3296 h 17 minDel Rio
Granbury, TX3296 h 39 minDel Rio
Navasota, TX3316 h 24 minDel Rio
College Station, TX3366 h 17 minDel Rio
Waco, TX3375 h 55 minDel Rio
Houston, TX3536 h 7 minDel Rio
Lubbock, TX3596 h 31 minDel Rio
Fort Worth, TX3697 h 27 minDel Rio
Weatherford, TX3746 h 47 minDel Rio
Arlington, TX3827 h 42 minDel Rio
Brownsville, TX3887 h 5 minDel Rio
South Padre Island, TX4027 h 31 minDel Rio
Waxahachie, TX4026 h 53 minDel Rio
Galveston, TX4046 h 54 minDel Rio
Roswell, NM4057 h 53 minDel Rio
Grapevine, TX4247 h 35 minDel Rio
Irving, TX4277 h 39 minDel Rio
El Paso, TX4317 h 26 minDel Rio
Dallas, TX4317 h 19 minDel Rio
Denton, TX4367 h 46 minDel Rio
Beaumont, TX4387 h 29 minDel Rio
Plano, TX4507 h 59 minDel Rio
Lawton, OK4528 h 25 minDel Rio
Clovis, NM4598 h 19 minDel Rio
McKinney, TX4598 h 14 minDel Rio
Nacogdoches, TX4608 h 45 minDel Rio
Duncan, OK4618 h 56 minDel Rio
Portales, NM4648 h 29 minDel Rio
Tyler, TX4668 h 20 minDel Rio
Las Cruces, NM4758 h 10 minDel Rio
Amarillo, TX4808 h 28 minDel Rio
Elk City, OK4829 h 39 minDel Rio
Chickasha, OK4969 h 6 minDel Rio
Lake Charles, LA4988 h 21 minDel Rio
Clinton, OK4999 h 60 minDel Rio
Ardmore, OK5018 h 48 minDel Rio
Longview, TX5029 h 2 minDel Rio
Alamogordo, NM5119 h 3 minDel Rio
Weatherford, OK51310 h 12 minDel Rio
Durant, OK5239 h 20 minDel Rio
Deming, NM5328 h 59 minDel Rio
Norman, OK5339 h 46 minDel Rio
Sulphur, OK5349 h 24 minDel Rio
Oklahoma City, OK5379 h 46 minDel Rio
Tucumcari, NM54210 h 8 minDel Rio
Edmond, OK55110 h 0 minDel Rio
Eunice, LA5549 h 26 minDel Rio
Woodward, OK56711 h 8 minDel Rio

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.