The Wayro route from Georgetown to Reynosa is 348 miles (560 km), about 5 h 43 min of driving without stops. The U.S.–Mexico border is at about mile 347 on this route, near the Hidalgo port of entry.
| Distance | 348 mi (560 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 43 min |
| Main roads, in order | I-35 → I-410 → I-37 → US-281 South → US-281 → I-69C → I-2 → Spur 115 |
| Border crossing | about mile 347 of this route, Texas → Tamaulipas (near the Hidalgo, TX port of entry) |
| Mexican states on the route | Tamaulipas (Level 4) |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Crossing into Mexico: what you need for 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.
Crossing at 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.
What the drive from Georgetown to Reynosa is like
I-35 (96 mi) and I-69C (82 mi) carry about 51% of the 348 miles. The U.S. part of the drive runs through Texas for about 347 miles; after the border at Hidalgo you are practically in Reynosa. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Georgetown to Reynosa, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Texas |
| I-35 | 2–98 | 96 | Texas |
| I-410 | 98–109 | 11 | Texas |
| connecting roads | 109–110 | 1 | Texas |
| I-37 | 110–170 | 60 | Texas |
| US-281 South | 170–186 | 16 | Texas |
| US-281 | 186–252 | 66 | Texas |
| I-69C | 252–334 | 82 | Texas |
| connecting roads | 334–336 | 2 | Texas |
| I-2 | 336–339 | 3 | Texas |
| Spur 115 | 339–346 | 7 | Texas |
| local roads | 346–348 | 2 | Texas, Tamaulipas |
- Mile 347 of this route: Texas → Tamaulipas (international border)
Stops between Georgetown and Reynosa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum (mile 26)
- Nature and outdoors: McKinney Falls State Park (mile 32), Comal Springs (mile 75), San Antonio Springs (mile 99)
- Museums and history: Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum (mile 26), Gruene, New Braunfels, Texas (mile 71), Mission San Francisco de la Espada (mile 110), Mission San Juan Capistrano (mile 110), Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle (mile 335)
Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum
Run by the National Archives on the UT Austin campus, Lyndon B. Johnson's presidential library includes a replica of the Oval Office among its permanent exhibits.
McKinney Falls State Park
About 13 miles from downtown Austin, Onion Creek spills over limestone ledges into pools at the upper and lower falls. Nearly nine miles of trails pass early Texas homestead ruins and an ancient rock shelter.
Gruene, New Braunfels, Texas
This 15-acre historic district on the Guadalupe River in New Braunfels centers on Gruene Hall, built in 1878 and billed as Texas' oldest continually operating dance hall, with live music, antique shops and restaurants nearby.
Comal Springs
These springs in New Braunfels are fed by water moving through the Edwards Aquifer.
San Antonio Springs
The Blue Hole, source spring of the San Antonio River, lies within Headwaters at Incarnate Word, a 53-acre nature sanctuary on Broadway in San Antonio. Walkers and leashed pets are welcome on its trails.
Mission San Francisco de la Espada
Part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site and still an active parish, Espada shows off a three-bell stone chapel front and a double-arched 1745 aqueduct that carries its acequia over Piedras Creek.
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Founded in 1716 in East Texas as Mission San José de los Nazonis, it was moved to the east bank of the San Antonio River in 1731 and renamed San Juan Capistrano. It's part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle
Pilgrims come to this Diocese of Brownsville basilica and national shrine to venerate its replica statue of the Virgin of San Juan de los Lagos; rebuilt after a 1970 plane crash, it offers a mosaic mural, Stations of the Cross, and a candle room.
When you get to 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
More drives to Reynosa
- San Angelo, TX to Reynosa
- Galveston, TX to Reynosa
- Bandera, TX to Reynosa
- San Antonio, TX to Reynosa
- Laredo, TX to Reynosa
- McAllen, TX to Reynosa
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 Parras de la Fuente
- Georgetown, TX to Saltillo
All routes to Reynosa, border crossings and permits in one place: Driving to Reynosa, Mexico from the U.S.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Georgetown to Reynosa?
About 5 h 43 min of driving without stops, over 348 miles.
How far is Reynosa from Georgetown by car?
About 348 miles (560 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 Reynosa drive cross into Mexico?
At about mile 347 of this route, from Texas into Tamaulipas, near the Hidalgo port of entry.
Do I need a permit to drive my car from Georgetown to Reynosa?
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 Reynosa?
The U.S. State Department rates Tamaulipas Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Georgetown to Reynosa use?
In order: I-35, I-410, I-37, US-281 South, US-281, I-69C, I-2 and Spur 115. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Georgetown and Reynosa?
Closest to the road: Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum (museum, mile 26, 0.2 mi from the route); Gruene, New Braunfels, Texas (historic district, mile 71, 2 mi from the route); Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle (minor basilica, mile 335, 2 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.