Every Wayro route we publish from U.S. cities to Reynosa, Tamaulipas, with the border crossing each one uses and what you need to bring a U.S. car across.
About Reynosa
Reynosa sits on the south bank of the Rio Grande (Río Bravo) across from the McAllen–Hidalgo area of Texas. It was founded on March 14, 1749, under José de Escandón's colonization of the region and moved about 8 km east in 1802 because of repeated flooding; the oil industry, farming and cattle ranching built its economy.
- Concatedral de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe: The downtown co-cathedral, with a Carrara marble facade and neoclassical interior, shares a complex with the old clock tower, one of the city's oldest buildings. source
- Museo del Ferrocarril, Historia, Arte y Maquila (MUFHAM): This downtown museum has a carved-stone relief of Reynosa's history, permanent exhibits on the ground floor and rotating shows upstairs. source
- Parque Cultural Reynosa: The city's cultural park has wide lawns, sculptures and venues for concerts and cultural events. source
- Mercado Zaragoza: The downtown market is the place to see everyday city life, browse local goods and try regional food. source
- Malecón de la Laguna La Escondida: A lakeside promenade on Laguna La Escondida gives locals a place to walk and exercise. source
Crossing into Mexico: what you need to drive to Reynosa
| 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
Hidalgo
The McAllen-Hidalgo International Bridge, operated by the City of McAllen, links Hidalgo and McAllen with downtown Reynosa, Tamaulipas. It serves pedestrians, passenger vehicles and buses but not commercial cargo, which uses other Reynosa-area bridges. Used by 50 of the routes below.
Brownsville
Brownsville and Matamoros are linked by several crossings, including the B&M and Gateway International bridges, which serve pedestrians, cars and buses, and the Veterans International Bridge at Los Tomates, which also carries commercial trucks. Used by 1 of the routes below.
Drives to Reynosa from the U.S.
| From | Miles | Driving time | Border crossing |
|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen, TX | 11 | 16 min | Hidalgo |
| Brownsville, TX | 57 | 1 h 14 min | Brownsville |
| South Padre Island, TX | 84 | 1 h 44 min | Hidalgo |
| Laredo, TX | 152 | 2 h 58 min | Hidalgo |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 164 | 2 h 52 min | Hidalgo |
| Rockport, TX | 193 | 3 h 30 min | Hidalgo |
| San Antonio, TX | 247 | 4 h 9 min | Hidalgo |
| New Braunfels, TX | 274 | 4 h 36 min | Hidalgo |
| Gruene, TX | 278 | 4 h 41 min | Hidalgo |
| Boerne, TX | 278 | 4 h 43 min | Hidalgo |
| Lockhart, TX | 283 | 5 h 11 min | Hidalgo |
| San Marcos, TX | 291 | 4 h 50 min | Hidalgo |
| Comfort, TX | 295 | 4 h 56 min | Hidalgo |
| Blanco, TX | 296 | 5 h 5 min | Hidalgo |
| Bandera, TX | 298 | 5 h 12 min | Hidalgo |
| Wimberley, TX | 304 | 5 h 11 min | Hidalgo |
| Bastrop, TX | 308 | 5 h 40 min | Hidalgo |
| Johnson City, TX | 309 | 5 h 22 min | Hidalgo |
| Kerrville, TX | 313 | 5 h 14 min | Hidalgo |
| Smithville, TX | 314 | 5 h 42 min | Hidalgo |
| Fredericksburg, TX | 317 | 5 h 28 min | Hidalgo |
| Austin, TX | 321 | 5 h 18 min | Hidalgo |
| Dripping Springs, TX | 322 | 5 h 36 min | Hidalgo |
| Del Rio, TX | 330 | 6 h 16 min | Hidalgo |
| Marble Falls, TX | 332 | 5 h 48 min | Hidalgo |
| Burnet, TX | 344 | 6 h 4 min | Hidalgo |
| Georgetown, TX | 348 | 5 h 43 min | Hidalgo |
| Llano, TX | 354 | 6 h 22 min | Hidalgo |
| Brenham, TX | 354 | 6 h 35 min | Hidalgo |
| Houston, TX | 357 | 6 h 25 min | Hidalgo |
| Navasota, TX | 379 | 7 h 8 min | Hidalgo |
| College Station, TX | 385 | 7 h 10 min | Hidalgo |
| Galveston, TX | 400 | 7 h 10 min | Hidalgo |
| Waco, TX | 436 | 7 h 7 min | Hidalgo |
| Beaumont, TX | 443 | 7 h 46 min | Hidalgo |
| San Angelo, TX | 458 | 7 h 49 min | Hidalgo |
| Granbury, TX | 480 | 8 h 42 min | Hidalgo |
| Waxahachie, TX | 501 | 8 h 5 min | Hidalgo |
| Weatherford, TX | 502 | 9 h 5 min | Hidalgo |
| Lake Charles, LA | 502 | 8 h 38 min | Hidalgo |
| Nacogdoches, TX | 503 | 9 h 30 min | Hidalgo |
| Marathon, TX | 505 | 9 h 26 min | Hidalgo |
| Abilene, TX | 506 | 8 h 47 min | Hidalgo |
| Fort Worth, TX | 521 | 8 h 22 min | Hidalgo |
| Dallas, TX | 529 | 8 h 31 min | Hidalgo |
| Arlington, TX | 533 | 8 h 39 min | Hidalgo |
| Alpine, TX | 535 | 9 h 58 min | Hidalgo |
| Irving, TX | 536 | 8 h 43 min | Hidalgo |
| Grapevine, TX | 545 | 8 h 50 min | Hidalgo |
| Plano, TX | 548 | 8 h 53 min | Hidalgo |
| Eunice, LA | 558 | 9 h 43 min | Hidalgo |
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.