Every Wayro route we publish from U.S. cities to Piedras Negras, Coahuila, with the border crossing each one uses and what you need to bring a U.S. car across.
About Piedras Negras
Directly across the Rio Grande from Eagle Pass, Texas, Piedras Negras is a border city in northern Coahuila linked to Texas by three international bridges. It lays claim to a snack known worldwide: in 1943 chef Ignacio Anaya first served nachos at the Club Victoria here, and the city hosts a nacho festival every year.
- Gran Plaza: The Museo de la Frontera Norte, the Chapulín children's museum and the José Vasconcelos Auditorium all stand on this civic plaza. source
- Paseo del Río: A pedestrian corridor runs along the Rio Grande riverfront, with views across to Eagle Pass. source
- Macroplaza de los Fundadores: The founders' plaza has an acoustic shell and a clock tower, near historic buildings such as the old telegraph and post office. source
- Plaza de las Culturas and Calle 11: This plaza and the Calle 11 tourist walk gather restaurants, shops and food trucks in the downtown core. source
Crossing into Mexico: what you need to drive to Piedras Negras
| 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.
Where drivers cross the border
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. Used by 75 of the routes below.
Drives to Piedras Negras from the U.S.
| From | Miles | Driving time | Border crossing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Rio, TX | 58 | 1 h 11 min | Eagle Pass |
| Laredo, TX | 127 | 2 h 17 min | Eagle Pass |
| Bandera, TX | 132 | 3 h 5 min | Eagle Pass |
| San Antonio, TX | 145 | 3 h 2 min | Eagle Pass |
| Kerrville, TX | 158 | 3 h 37 min | Eagle Pass |
| Comfort, TX | 160 | 3 h 39 min | Eagle Pass |
| Boerne, TX | 165 | 3 h 35 min | Eagle Pass |
| New Braunfels, TX | 176 | 3 h 31 min | Eagle Pass |
| Gruene, TX | 181 | 3 h 36 min | Eagle Pass |
| Fredericksburg, TX | 181 | 4 h 5 min | Eagle Pass |
| Blanco, TX | 194 | 3 h 57 min | Eagle Pass |
| San Marcos, TX | 194 | 3 h 45 min | Eagle Pass |
| Wimberley, TX | 207 | 4 h 6 min | Eagle Pass |
| Johnson City, TX | 208 | 4 h 14 min | Eagle Pass |
| Lockhart, TX | 212 | 4 h 4 min | Eagle Pass |
| San Angelo, TX | 214 | 4 h 4 min | Eagle Pass |
| Llano, TX | 220 | 5 h 3 min | Eagle Pass |
| Dripping Springs, TX | 221 | 4 h 29 min | Eagle Pass |
| Austin, TX | 224 | 4 h 13 min | Eagle Pass |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 228 | 4 h 14 min | Eagle Pass |
| Marble Falls, TX | 231 | 4 h 41 min | Eagle Pass |
| Marathon, TX | 232 | 4 h 21 min | Eagle Pass |
| Burnet, TX | 243 | 4 h 57 min | Eagle Pass |
| Bastrop, TX | 244 | 4 h 39 min | Eagle Pass |
| Smithville, TX | 245 | 4 h 41 min | Eagle Pass |
| Georgetown, TX | 251 | 4 h 38 min | Eagle Pass |
| Rockport, TX | 257 | 4 h 51 min | Eagle Pass |
| Alpine, TX | 263 | 4 h 53 min | Eagle Pass |
| McAllen, TX | 271 | 5 h 5 min | Eagle Pass |
| Marfa, TX | 289 | 5 h 22 min | Eagle Pass |
| Brenham, TX | 291 | 5 h 43 min | Eagle Pass |
| Abilene, TX | 303 | 5 h 47 min | Eagle Pass |
| Navasota, TX | 317 | 6 h 16 min | Eagle Pass |
| College Station, TX | 321 | 6 h 9 min | Eagle Pass |
| Waco, TX | 324 | 5 h 47 min | Eagle Pass |
| Brownsville, TX | 331 | 5 h 52 min | Eagle Pass |
| Houston, TX | 339 | 5 h 59 min | Eagle Pass |
| South Padre Island, TX | 345 | 6 h 18 min | Eagle Pass |
| Granbury, TX | 382 | 7 h 35 min | Eagle Pass |
| Waxahachie, TX | 389 | 6 h 46 min | Eagle Pass |
| Galveston, TX | 390 | 6 h 46 min | Eagle Pass |
| Fort Worth, TX | 409 | 7 h 2 min | Eagle Pass |
| Lubbock, TX | 411 | 7 h 27 min | Eagle Pass |
| Dallas, TX | 418 | 7 h 11 min | Eagle Pass |
| Arlington, TX | 421 | 7 h 20 min | Eagle Pass |
| Irving, TX | 424 | 7 h 23 min | Eagle Pass |
| Beaumont, TX | 424 | 7 h 21 min | Eagle Pass |
| Weatherford, TX | 426 | 7 h 43 min | Eagle Pass |
| Grapevine, TX | 433 | 7 h 31 min | Eagle Pass |
| Plano, TX | 436 | 7 h 34 min | Eagle Pass |
| Nacogdoches, TX | 446 | 8 h 37 min | Eagle Pass |
| Denton, TX | 448 | 7 h 41 min | Eagle Pass |
| McKinney, TX | 450 | 7 h 50 min | Eagle Pass |
| Tyler, TX | 453 | 8 h 13 min | Eagle Pass |
| Roswell, NM | 459 | 8 h 50 min | Eagle Pass |
| Lake Charles, LA | 483 | 8 h 13 min | Eagle Pass |
| El Paso, TX | 483 | 8 h 23 min | Eagle Pass |
| Longview, TX | 489 | 8 h 55 min | Eagle Pass |
| Lawton, OK | 505 | 9 h 20 min | Eagle Pass |
| Clovis, NM | 511 | 9 h 14 min | Eagle Pass |
| Durant, OK | 513 | 8 h 56 min | Eagle Pass |
| Duncan, OK | 513 | 9 h 51 min | Eagle Pass |
| Ardmore, OK | 514 | 8 h 43 min | Eagle Pass |
| Portales, NM | 517 | 9 h 24 min | Eagle Pass |
| Las Cruces, NM | 528 | 9 h 7 min | Eagle Pass |
| Amarillo, TX | 533 | 9 h 23 min | Eagle Pass |
| Elk City, OK | 535 | 10 h 34 min | Eagle Pass |
| Eunice, LA | 539 | 9 h 18 min | Eagle Pass |
| Sulphur, OK | 546 | 9 h 19 min | Eagle Pass |
| Natchitoches, LA | 546 | 10 h 25 min | Eagle Pass |
| Chickasha, OK | 549 | 10 h 1 min | Eagle Pass |
| Bossier City, LA | 549 | 9 h 48 min | Eagle Pass |
| Shreveport, LA | 551 | 9 h 53 min | Eagle Pass |
| Clinton, OK | 552 | 10 h 55 min | Eagle Pass |
| Lafayette, LA | 555 | 9 h 20 min | Eagle Pass |
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.