The Wayro route from El Paso to Delicias is 288 miles (463 km), about 5 h 31 min of driving without stops. The U.S.–Mexico border is at about mile 1 on this route, near the El Paso port of entry.
| Distance | 288 mi (463 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 31 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-45 → MEX-45D |
| Border crossing | about mile 1 of this route, Texas → Chihuahua (near the El Paso, TX port of entry) |
| Mexican states on the route | Chihuahua (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 1 |
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 El Paso
El Paso and Ciudad Juárez are joined by several Rio Grande bridges, including Paso del Norte downtown for pedestrians and northbound cars, Stanton Street with a northbound SENTRI lane, and the Bridge of the Americas for passenger vehicles and trucks. Paso del Norte also has Ready Lanes.
Sources: [1]
What the drive from El Paso to Delicias is like
MEX-45D (145 mi) and MEX-45 (126 mi) carry about 94% of the 288 miles. The U.S. part of the drive runs through Texas for about 1 miles; after the border at El Paso you have about 287 miles left in Mexico. The Mexican leg uses MEX-45D, a toll highway (cuota). None of the 1 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from El Paso to Delicias, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–12 | 12 | Texas, Chihuahua |
| MEX-45 | 12–82 | 70 | Chihuahua |
| connecting roads | 82–83 | 1 | Chihuahua |
| MEX-45D | 83–196 | 113 | Chihuahua |
| MEX-45 | 196–210 | 14 | Chihuahua |
| MEX-45D | 210–242 | 32 | Chihuahua |
| connecting roads | 242–243 | 1 | Chihuahua |
| MEX-45 | 243–285 | 42 | Chihuahua |
| local roads | 285–288 | 3 | Chihuahua |
- Mile 1 of this route: Texas → Chihuahua (international border)
Stops between El Paso and Delicias
Nombre de Dios Grottoes
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 El Paso to other places in Mexico
- El Paso, TX to Cuauhtémoc
- El Paso, TX to Batopilas
- El Paso, TX to Chihuahua
- El Paso, TX to Ciudad Juárez
- El Paso, TX to Sonoyta
- El Paso, TX to Múzquiz
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 El Paso to Delicias?
About 5 h 31 min of driving without stops, over 288 miles.
How far is Delicias from El Paso by car?
About 288 miles (463 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 El Paso to Delicias drive cross into Mexico?
At about mile 1 of this route, from Texas into Chihuahua, near the El Paso port of entry.
Do I need a permit to drive my car from El Paso 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 El Paso 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 El Paso to Delicias use?
In order: MEX-45 and MEX-45D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between El Paso and Delicias?
Closest to the road: Nombre de Dios Grottoes (show cave, mile 226, 4 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.