The Wayro route from San Angelo to Cuauhtémoc is 533 miles (857 km), about 10 h 46 min of driving without stops. The U.S.–Mexico border is at about mile 316 on this route, near the Presidio port of entry.
| Distance | 533 mi (857 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 46 min |
| Main roads, in order | US-67 Bus → US-67 → CHIH 18 → CHIH D → MEX-16 → CHIH 85 |
| Border crossing | about mile 316 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 21.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Crossing into Mexico: what you need for Cuauhtémoc
| Passport | Passport book or passport card to enter Mexico by land |
|---|---|
| FMM entry permit | Required for this trip: Cuauhtémoc 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 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 San Angelo to Cuauhtémoc is like
US-67 (310 mi) and MEX-16 (109 mi) carry about 79% of the 533 miles. The U.S. part of the drive runs through Texas for about 316 miles; after the border at Presidio you have about 217 miles left in Mexico. Of the 3 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from San Angelo to Cuauhtémoc, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Texas |
| US-67 Bus | 2–6 | 4 | Texas |
| US-67 | 6–316 | 310 | Texas |
| connecting roads | 316–321 | 5 | Chihuahua |
| CHIH 18 | 321–345 | 24 | Chihuahua |
| CHIH D | 345–415 | 70 | Chihuahua |
| MEX-16 | 415–447 | 32 | Chihuahua |
| CHIH 85 | 447–451 | 4 | Chihuahua |
| MEX-16 | 451–467 | 16 | Chihuahua |
| local roads | 467–472 | 5 | Chihuahua |
| MEX-16 | 472–533 | 61 | Chihuahua |
- Mile 316 of this route: Texas → Chihuahua (international border)
Stops between San Angelo and Cuauhtémoc
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museum of the Big Bend (mile 229), El Paisano Hotel (mile 256), Cathedral of Chihuahua (mile 469)
- Museums and history: Museum of the Big Bend (mile 229), Cathedral of Chihuahua (mile 469)
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.
El Paisano Hotel
Designed by El Paso architect Henry C. Trost and opened in 1930, this Marfa hotel hosted Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, and James Dean during the 1955 filming of Giant, and it still displays memorabilia from the movie.
Cathedral of Chihuahua
Construction on this Baroque cathedral began in 1725 and stretched over more than a century. It anchors the Plaza de Armas in downtown Chihuahua, and a museum of sacred art occupies its basement.
When you get to Cuauhtémoc
Cuauhtémoc sits on the high plains west of the city of Chihuahua and is the heart of a large Mennonite community. About 1,300 families arrived from Manitoba, Canada, in 1922, and their farm 'campos' of apple orchards, cheese makers and workshops still spread out along the corridor outside town.
- Museo Menonita: A restored pioneer home built in Dutch and German styles shows household goods, kitchen tools and a horse stable. source
- Corredor Comercial Menonita: Workshops, furniture makers and dozens of cheese factories producing queso menonita line the Álvaro Obregón corridor. source
- Campo 22: One of the earliest Mennonite settlements keeps traditional homes, including one built in 1922 with Canadian lumber. source
More drives to Cuauhtémoc
- Roswell, NM to Cuauhtémoc
- Tucson, AZ to Cuauhtémoc
- Apache Junction, AZ to Cuauhtémoc
- Nogales, AZ to Cuauhtémoc
- Marfa, TX to Cuauhtémoc
- El Paso, TX to Cuauhtémoc
From San Angelo to other places in Mexico
- San Angelo, TX to Reynosa
- San Angelo, TX to Ciudad Juárez
- San Angelo, TX to Torreón
- San Angelo, TX to Chihuahua
- San Angelo, TX to Delicias
- San Angelo, TX to Matamoros
All routes to Cuauhtémoc, border crossings and permits in one place: Driving to Cuauhtémoc, Mexico from the U.S.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from San Angelo to Cuauhtémoc?
About 10 h 46 min of driving without stops, over 533 miles.
How far is Cuauhtémoc from San Angelo by car?
About 533 miles (857 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 San Angelo to Cuauhtémoc drive cross into Mexico?
At about mile 316 of this route, from Texas into Chihuahua, near the Presidio port of entry.
Do I need a permit to drive my car from San Angelo to Cuauhtémoc?
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 San Angelo to Cuauhtémoc?
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 San Angelo to Cuauhtémoc use?
In order: US-67 Bus, US-67, CHIH 18, CHIH D, MEX-16 and CHIH 85. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between San Angelo and Cuauhtémoc?
Closest to the road: Museum of the Big Bend (university museum, mile 229, 0.4 mi from the route); El Paisano Hotel (hotel, mile 256, 0.4 mi from the route); Cathedral of Chihuahua (cathedral, mile 469, 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.