The Wayro route from Laredo to Múzquiz is 162 miles (261 km), about 4 h 16 min of driving without stops. The U.S.–Mexico border is at about mile 1 on this route, near the Laredo port of entry.
| Distance | 162 mi (261 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 16 min |
| Main roads, in order | TAM 2 → NL 18 → NL 1 → NL 23 → COAH 25 → MEX-57 → MEX-53 |
| Border crossing | about mile 1 of this route, Texas → Tamaulipas (near the Laredo, TX port of entry) |
| Mexican states on the route | Tamaulipas (Level 4), Nuevo León (Level 2), Coahuila (Level 3) |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 0 |
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 Laredo
Laredo reaches Nuevo Laredo over several city-run bridges. Gateway to the Americas (Bridge I) handles pedestrians and cars and has SENTRI lanes, Juárez-Lincoln (Bridge II) takes cars and buses, and the World Trade Bridge is for commercial trucks.
What the drive from Laredo to Múzquiz is like
COAH 25 (55 mi) and NL 23 (29 mi) carry about 52% of the 162 miles. The U.S. part of the drive runs through Texas for about 1 miles; after the border at Laredo you have about 161 miles left in Mexico.
The route from Laredo to Múzquiz, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Texas, Tamaulipas |
| TAM 2 | 6–19 | 13 | Tamaulipas, Nuevo León |
| NL 18 | 19–32 | 13 | Nuevo León |
| NL 1 | 32–46 | 14 | Nuevo León |
| NL 23 | 46–75 | 29 | Nuevo León |
| COAH 25 | 75–130 | 55 | Coahuila |
| connecting roads | 130–133 | 3 | Coahuila |
| MEX-57 | 133–140 | 7 | Coahuila |
| connecting roads | 140–142 | 2 | Coahuila |
| MEX-53 | 142–162 | 20 | Coahuila |
- Mile 1 of this route: Texas → Tamaulipas (international border)
- Mile 18 of this route: Tamaulipas → Nuevo León (state line)
- Mile 75 of this route: Nuevo León → Coahuila (state line)
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
- Brenham, TX to Múzquiz
- Marfa, TX to Múzquiz
- Georgetown, TX to Múzquiz
- Houston, TX to Múzquiz
- Kerrville, TX to Múzquiz
- College Station, TX to Múzquiz
From Laredo to other places in Mexico
- Laredo, TX to Piedras Negras
- Laredo, TX to Gómez Palacio
- Laredo, TX to Ciudad Victoria
- Laredo, TX to Reynosa
- Laredo, TX to Linares
- Laredo, TX to Jerez
All routes to Múzquiz, border crossings and permits in one place: Driving to Múzquiz, Mexico from the U.S.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Laredo to Múzquiz?
About 4 h 16 min of driving without stops, over 162 miles.
How far is Múzquiz from Laredo by car?
About 162 miles (261 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 Laredo to Múzquiz drive cross into Mexico?
At about mile 1 of this route, from Texas into Tamaulipas, near the Laredo port of entry.
Do I need a permit to drive my car from Laredo 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 Laredo to Múzquiz?
The U.S. State Department rates Tamaulipas Level 4: Do Not Travel; Nuevo León Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Coahuila Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Laredo to Múzquiz use?
In order: TAM 2, NL 18, NL 1, NL 23, COAH 25, MEX-57 and MEX-53. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
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.