The Wayro route from Georgetown to Ojinaga is 502 miles (808 km), about 9 h 11 min of driving without stops. The U.S.–Mexico border is at about mile 492 on this route, near the Presidio port of entry.
| Distance | 502 mi (808 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 11 min |
| Main roads, in order | TX 29 → US-377 → I-10 → US-67 → MEX-16 |
| Border crossing | about mile 492 of this route, Texas → Chihuahua (near the Presidio, TX port of entry) |
| Mexican states on the route | Chihuahua (Level 3) |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Crossing into Mexico: what you need for Ojinaga
| 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 Presidio
The Presidio-Ojinaga International Bridge, run on the U.S. side by TxDOT, links Presidio with Ojinaga, Chihuahua. It handles passenger vehicles, pedestrians, buses and trucks, has SENTRI and FAST lanes, and joins US 67 to Mexican Highway 16.
What the drive from Georgetown to Ojinaga is like
I-10 (207 mi) and US-67 (142 mi) carry about 70% of the 502 miles. The U.S. part of the drive runs through Texas for about 492 miles; after the border at Presidio you have about 10 miles left in Mexico. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Georgetown to Ojinaga, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| TX 29 | 0–99 | 99 | Texas |
| connecting roads | 99–100 | 1 | Texas |
| US-377 | 100–140 | 40 | Texas |
| connecting roads | 140–142 | 2 | Texas |
| I-10 | 142–349 | 207 | Texas |
| US-67 | 349–491 | 142 | Texas |
| connecting roads | 491–492 | 1 | Texas |
| MEX-16 | 492–501 | 9 | Chihuahua |
| local roads | 501–502 | 1 | Chihuahua |
- Mile 492 of this route: Texas → Chihuahua (international border)
Stops between Georgetown and Ojinaga
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Fort Croghan (mile 36), Mason Historic District (mile 98), Museum of the Big Bend (mile 404)
- Nature and outdoors: Inks Lake State Park (mile 45), Longhorn Cavern State Park (mile 46), South Llano River State Park (mile 142), Caverns of Sonora (mile 208)
- Museums and history: Fort Croghan (mile 36), Mason Historic District (mile 98), Fort Mason (mile 99), Museum of the Big Bend (mile 404)
Fort Croghan
Fort Croghan in Burnet served as a U.S. Army post from 1849 to 1853, and its grounds now hold a museum along with authentic 1850s buildings and historic cabins.
Inks Lake State Park
Near Burnet in the Hill Country, Inks Lake keeps constant water levels for swimming, paddling and fishing, and the park has over nine miles of trails over pink granite, plus Devil's Waterhole for swimming.
Longhorn Cavern State Park
Near Burnet in the Texas Hill Country, this park offers guided tours through a water-carved cavern cleared by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, whose stonework still lines the trails and buildings above ground.
Mason Historic District
Mason's courthouse square is one of only nine Harrisonburg-type squares in Texas, lined with 1870s sandstone buildings, the rebuilt 1910 courthouse and the 1928 Odeon Theater; a city walking tour covers 50-plus historic sites.
Fort Mason
Established on July 6, 1851, Fort Mason was a frontier post in present-day Mason County, Texas.
South Llano River State Park
Near Junction, this Hill Country park fronts two miles of the spring-fed South Llano River, popular for tubing, kayaking, and swimming. More than 22 miles of trails, four bird blinds, and a winter turkey roost add reasons to linger.
Caverns of Sonora
Off Interstate 10 about 15 miles southwest of Sonora, this privately owned show cave offers guided tours past flowstone, the Crystal Palace, and Halo Lake, a pool ringed with calcite crystals. Gemstone panning, hiking trails, and camping are on site.
Museum of the Big Bend
Run by Sul Ross State University on its Alpine campus, this museum interprets the natural history, prehistory, and cultural diversity of the Big Bend region through its Big Bend Legacy exhibit and hosts the Trappings of Texas show of Western art and cowboy gear.
When you get to Ojinaga
Ojinaga sits across the Rio Grande from Presidio, Texas, at La Junta, the place where the Río Conchos flows into the Rio Grande. The town has a place in Mexican Revolution history: in January 1914 Pancho Villa's forces defeated the federal army here, and the retreating troops crossed into Presidio.
More drives to Ojinaga
- Roswell, NM to Ojinaga
- San Antonio, TX to Ojinaga
- Waco, TX to Ojinaga
- Smithville, TX to Ojinaga
- Alamogordo, NM to Ojinaga
- Las Vegas, NM to Ojinaga
From Georgetown to other places in Mexico
- Georgetown, TX to Monterrey
- Georgetown, TX to Cuatro Ciénegas
- Georgetown, TX to Múzquiz
- Georgetown, TX to Nuevo Laredo
- Georgetown, TX to Reynosa
- Georgetown, TX to Parras de la Fuente
All routes to Ojinaga, border crossings and permits in one place: Driving to Ojinaga, Mexico from the U.S.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Georgetown to Ojinaga?
About 9 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 502 miles.
How far is Ojinaga from Georgetown by car?
About 502 miles (808 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 Georgetown to Ojinaga drive cross into Mexico?
At about mile 492 of this route, from Texas into Chihuahua, near the Presidio port of entry.
Do I need a permit to drive my car from Georgetown to Ojinaga?
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 Georgetown to Ojinaga?
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 Georgetown to Ojinaga use?
In order: TX 29, US-377, I-10, US-67 and MEX-16. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Georgetown and Ojinaga?
Closest to the road: Fort Croghan (museum, mile 36, 0.1 mi from the route); Mason Historic District (historic district, mile 98, 0.1 mi from the route); Museum of the Big Bend (university museum, mile 404, 0.3 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.