The Wayro route from El Paso to Múzquiz is 557 miles (896 km), about 10 h 7 min of driving without stops. The U.S.–Mexico border is at about mile 428 on this route, near the Del Rio port of entry.
| Distance | 557 mi (896 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 7 min |
| Main roads, in order | I-10 → US-285 → US-90 → MEX-29 → MEX-57 → MEX-57D → MEX-53 |
| Border crossing | about mile 428 of this route, Texas → Coahuila (near the Del Rio, TX port of entry) |
| Mexican states on the route | Coahuila (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Crossing into Mexico: what you need for Múzquiz
| Passport | Passport book or passport card to enter Mexico by land |
|---|---|
| FMM entry permit | Required for this trip: Múzquiz 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 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.
What the drive from El Paso to Múzquiz is like
I-10 (237 mi) and US-90 (121 mi) carry about 64% of the 557 miles. The U.S. part of the drive runs through Texas for about 428 miles; after the border at Del Rio you have about 129 miles left in Mexico. The Mexican leg uses MEX-57D, a toll highway (cuota). Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from El Paso to Múzquiz, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Texas |
| I-10 | 1–238 | 237 | Texas |
| connecting roads | 238–239 | 1 | Texas |
| US-285 | 239–304 | 65 | Texas |
| US-90 | 304–425 | 121 | Texas |
| connecting roads | 425–429 | 4 | Texas, Coahuila |
| local roads | 429–433 | 4 | Coahuila |
| MEX-29 | 433–496 | 63 | Coahuila |
| connecting roads | 496–497 | 1 | Coahuila |
| MEX-57 | 497–501 | 4 | Coahuila |
| MEX-57D | 501–534 | 33 | Coahuila |
| connecting roads | 534–536 | 2 | Coahuila |
| MEX-53 | 536–557 | 21 | Coahuila |
- Mile 428 of this route: Texas → Coahuila (international border)
Stops between El Paso and Múzquiz
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Whitehead Memorial Museum (mile 425)
- Nature and outdoors: San Solomon Springs (mile 185), Balmorhea State Park (mile 186), Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site (mile 383), San Felipe Creek (mile 424)
- Museums and history: Ysleta Mission (mile 14), Socorro Mission (mile 16), Whitehead Memorial Museum (mile 425)
Ysleta Mission
Tigua people and Spanish colonists retreating after the 1680 Pueblo Revolt founded this El Paso mission in 1682. Still an active church, it has a silver-domed bell tower and a neoclassical interior with Native American motifs.
Socorro Mission
Rooted in a Franciscan mission founded for Piro, Tano, and Jémez people after the 1680 Pueblo Revolt, the present adobe church dates to about 1840. Carved, painted beams from the older church still hold up the roof, and it remains an active parish.
San Solomon Springs
These artesian springs feed the 1.3-acre pool at Balmorhea State Park, built by the CCC in the 1930s; the water stays 72 to 76 degrees and reaches 25 feet deep, drawing swimmers, snorkelers and scuba divers.
Balmorhea State Park
San Solomon Springs feed the 1.3-acre pool here, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s and up to 25 feet deep. Swimmers and scuba divers share the clear water, while restored desert wetlands shelter endangered fish.
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.
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.
San Felipe Creek
Fed by San Felipe Springs, one of the largest spring systems in Texas and Del Rio's water supply, this creek has swimming holes at Horseshoe and Lions parks, a paved hike-and-bike trail, and good birdwatching.
Whitehead Memorial Museum
Set on about 2.5 acres in Del Rio, this pioneer-village history museum covers frontier life, border radio, and "goat-gland doctor" John Brinkley, and holds the grave of Old West justice of the peace Roy Bean.
When you get to Múzquiz
Melchor Múzquiz is a Pueblo Mágico in north-central Coahuila, about two hours from the border at Piedras Negras. It is home to two distinct communities: the Kickapoo, who keep their own language, and the Mascogos, descendants of Black Seminoles who fled slavery in the United States. The area is also rich in fossils, including a 90-million-year-old pterosaur.
- Museo de Paleontología: Replicas of Muzquizopteryx coahuilensis, a flying reptile that lived here some 90 million years ago, are on display at the paleontology museum. source
- Templo de Santa Rosa de Lima: The town's church of Santa Rosa de Lima is one of the stops on a walk through the center. source
- Parque La Cascada: La Cascada park, in the countryside of the Múzquiz municipality, is a place to go hiking outside town. source
More drives to Múzquiz
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- Houston, TX to Múzquiz
- Kerrville, TX to Múzquiz
- College Station, TX to Múzquiz
From El Paso to other places in Mexico
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- El Paso, TX to Sonoyta
- El Paso, TX to Agua Prieta
All routes to Múzquiz, border crossings and permits in one place: Driving to Múzquiz, Mexico from the U.S.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from El Paso to Múzquiz?
About 10 h 7 min of driving without stops, over 557 miles.
How far is Múzquiz from El Paso by car?
About 557 miles (896 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 Múzquiz drive cross into Mexico?
At about mile 428 of this route, from Texas into Coahuila, near the Del Rio port of entry.
Do I need a permit to drive my car from El Paso to Múzquiz?
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 Múzquiz?
The U.S. State Department rates Coahuila 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 Múzquiz use?
In order: I-10, US-285, US-90, MEX-29, MEX-57, MEX-57D and MEX-53. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between El Paso and Múzquiz?
Closest to the road: Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site (state park, mile 383, 2 mi from the route); San Felipe Creek (spring, mile 424, 1 mi from the route); Whitehead Memorial Museum (museum, mile 425, 0.9 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.