The Wayro route from Fort Worth to Ciudad Acuña is 369 miles (594 km), about 7 h 27 min of driving without stops. The U.S.–Mexico border is at about mile 367 on this route, near the Del Rio port of entry.
| Distance | 369 mi (594 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 27 min |
| Main roads, in order | I-35W → I-20 → US-377 → US-67 → US-190 → RM 864 → Loop 467 → US-277 → US-90 |
| Border crossing | about mile 367 of this route, Texas → Coahuila (near the Del Rio, TX port of entry) |
| Mexican states on the route | Coahuila (Level 3) |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 2 |
Crossing into Mexico: what you need for Ciudad Acuña
| 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.
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 Fort Worth to Ciudad Acuña is like
US-377 (108 mi) and US-277 (85 mi) carry about 52% of the 369 miles. The U.S. part of the drive runs through Texas for about 367 miles; after the border at Del Rio you have about 2 miles left in Mexico. Of the 2 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Fort Worth to Ciudad Acuña, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-35W | 0–4 | 4 | Texas |
| I-20 | 4–12 | 8 | Texas |
| US-377 | 12–72 | 60 | Texas |
| US-67 | 72–130 | 58 | Texas |
| US-377 | 130–178 | 48 | Texas |
| connecting roads | 178–180 | 2 | Texas |
| US-190 | 180–227 | 47 | Texas |
| RM 864 | 227–270 | 43 | Texas |
| Loop 467 | 270–274 | 4 | Texas |
| US-277 | 274–359 | 85 | Texas |
| US-90 | 359–364 | 5 | Texas |
| local roads | 364–369 | 5 | Texas, Coahuila |
- Mile 367 of this route: Texas → Coahuila (international border)
Stops between Fort Worth and Ciudad Acuña
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Hood County Courthouse Historic District (mile 39), Erath County Courthouse (mile 70)
- Museums and history: Hood County Courthouse Historic District (mile 39), Erath County Courthouse (mile 70)
Hood County Courthouse Historic District
Granbury's courthouse square centers on the 1890-91 Hood County Courthouse, a French Second Empire limestone building by W.C. Dodson, restored in 2011 with its 1890 Seth Thomas clock still wound by hand.
Erath County Courthouse
Completed in 1892 to a design by J. Riely Gordon, the Erath County Courthouse in Stephenville is a Romanesque Revival building of locally quarried limestone accented with Pecos sandstone.
When you get to 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
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.
More drives to Ciudad Acuña
- Corpus Christi, TX to Ciudad Acuña
- Nacogdoches, TX to Ciudad Acuña
- Clinton, OK to Ciudad Acuña
- Lawton, OK to Ciudad Acuña
- Gruene, TX to Ciudad Acuña
- Comfort, TX to Ciudad Acuña
From Fort Worth to other places in Mexico
- Fort Worth, TX to Nuevo Laredo
- Fort Worth, TX to Matamoros
- Fort Worth, TX to Reynosa
- Fort Worth, TX to Múzquiz
- Fort Worth, TX to Piedras Negras
All routes to Ciudad Acuña, border crossings and permits in one place: Driving to Ciudad Acuña, Mexico from the U.S.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Fort Worth to Ciudad Acuña?
About 7 h 27 min of driving without stops, over 369 miles.
How far is Ciudad Acuña from Fort Worth by car?
About 369 miles (594 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 Fort Worth to Ciudad Acuña drive cross into Mexico?
At about mile 367 of this route, from Texas into Coahuila, near the Del Rio port of entry.
Do I need a permit to drive my car from Fort Worth to Ciudad Acuña?
Not needed inside the border zone; required if you drive farther into Mexico. You also need Mexican auto insurance and a passport book or card.
Is it safe to drive from Fort Worth to Ciudad Acuña?
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 Fort Worth to Ciudad Acuña use?
In order: I-35W, I-20, US-377, US-67, US-190, RM 864, Loop 467, US-277 and US-90. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Fort Worth and Ciudad Acuña?
Closest to the road: Hood County Courthouse Historic District (courthouse, mile 39, 0.6 mi from the route); Erath County Courthouse (courthouse, mile 70, 0.7 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.