The Wayro route from Nacogdoches to Múzquiz is 538 miles (866 km), about 10 h 30 min of driving without stops. The U.S.–Mexico border is at about mile 443 on this route, near the Eagle Pass port of entry.
| Distance | 538 mi (866 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 30 min |
| Main roads, in order | TX 7 → TX 21 → TX 130 Toll → I-10 → I-35 → US-57 → MEX-57 → MEX-57D → MEX-53 |
| Border crossing | about mile 443 of this route, Texas → Coahuila (near the Eagle Pass, TX port of entry) |
| Mexican states on the route | Coahuila (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
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 Eagle Pass
Eagle Pass has two city-run bridges to Piedras Negras, Coahuila. Bridge I downtown serves pedestrians, cars and buses, while the Camino Real International Bridge adds commercial trucks, a SENTRI lane and direct access to Mexico's highway south toward Mexico City.
What the drive from Nacogdoches to Múzquiz is like
TX 21 (170 mi) and US-57 (98 mi) carry about 50% of the 538 miles. The U.S. part of the drive runs through Texas for about 443 miles; after the border at Eagle Pass you have about 95 miles left in Mexico. The Mexican leg uses MEX-57D, a toll highway (cuota). Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Nacogdoches to Múzquiz, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Texas |
| TX 7 | 2–54 | 52 | Texas |
| connecting roads | 54–56 | 2 | Texas |
| TX 21 | 56–226 | 170 | Texas |
| connecting roads | 226–227 | 1 | Texas |
| TX 130 Toll | 227–261 | 34 | Texas |
| connecting roads | 261–262 | 1 | Texas |
| I-10 | 262–303 | 41 | Texas |
| connecting roads | 303–304 | 1 | Texas |
| I-35 | 304–345 | 41 | Texas |
| connecting roads | 345–346 | 1 | Texas |
| US-57 | 346–444 | 98 | Texas, Coahuila |
| local roads | 444–452 | 8 | Coahuila |
| MEX-57 | 452–483 | 31 | Coahuila |
| MEX-57D | 483–515 | 32 | Coahuila |
| connecting roads | 515–518 | 3 | Coahuila |
| MEX-53 | 518–538 | 20 | Coahuila |
- Mile 443 of this route: Texas → Coahuila (international border)
Stops between Nacogdoches and Múzquiz
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area (mile 35), Mission Concepcion (mile 302)
- Nature and outdoors: Davy Crockett National Forest (mile 30), Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area (mile 35), Walnut Springs Park (mile 268), Saffold Dam (mile 269)
- Museums and history: Mission San Juan Capistrano (mile 301), Mission Concepcion (mile 302), Mission San Francisco de la Espada (mile 306), Martyrs of Christ the King Cathedral, Piedras Negras (mile 447)
Davy Crockett National Forest
Established in 1936, this national forest spreads over more than 160,000 acres of East Texas woodland, with swimming and fishing at Ratcliff Lake and the 20-mile Four C Trail to the Neches Bluff Overlook.
Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area
Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1936, this 45-acre lake in the Davy Crockett National Forest offers swimming, fishing, and camping, and marks the start of the 20-mile Four C National Recreation Trail.
Walnut Springs Park
Designed by architect Robert H. H. Hugman and begun by Civilian Conservation Corps workers in 1933, this Seguin park follows Walnut Branch, a Guadalupe River tributary, with stone walls, walkways, and bridges; the renovated park was dedicated in 2011.
Saffold Dam
Along the Guadalupe River in Seguin, this dam sits within Max Starcke Park, a 227-acre city park with picnic pavilions, a walking trail, riverbank fishing, and a paddling trail on Lake Seguin.
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.
Mission Concepcion
Dedicated in 1755, the stone church here is one of the country's oldest remaining original stone churches and the least restored of San Antonio's colonial missions. Inside, four rooms still show colorful frescoes painted more than 250 years ago.
San Antonio Missions
Four Spanish colonial missions from the early 1700s, Concepción, San José, San Juan, and Espada, make up this national historical park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Mission Reach trail links them to downtown, and the Espada Aqueduct still carries water.
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.
Martyrs of Christ the King Cathedral, Piedras Negras
The Martyrs of Christ the King Cathedral is the Catholic cathedral of Piedras Negras, a city in northeastern Coahuila on the border across from Eagle Pass, Texas.
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 Nacogdoches to other places in Mexico
- Nacogdoches, TX to Ciudad Acuña
- Nacogdoches, TX to Matamoros
- Nacogdoches, TX to Piedras Negras
- Nacogdoches, TX to Reynosa
- Nacogdoches, TX to Nuevo Laredo
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 Nacogdoches to Múzquiz?
About 10 h 30 min of driving without stops, over 538 miles.
How far is Múzquiz from Nacogdoches by car?
About 538 miles (866 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 Nacogdoches to Múzquiz drive cross into Mexico?
At about mile 443 of this route, from Texas into Coahuila, near the Eagle Pass port of entry.
Do I need a permit to drive my car from Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches to Múzquiz use?
In order: TX 7, TX 21, TX 130 Toll, I-10, I-35, US-57, 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 Nacogdoches and Múzquiz?
Closest to the road: Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area (nature area, mile 35, 0.4 mi from the route); Walnut Springs Park (park, mile 268, 2 mi from the route); Mission Concepcion (spanish mission, mile 302, 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.