The Wayro route from San Antonio to Múzquiz is 238 miles (383 km), about 4 h 55 min of driving without stops. The U.S.–Mexico border is at about mile 143 on this route, near the Eagle Pass port of entry.
| Distance | 238 mi (383 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 55 min |
| Main roads, in order | I-10 → I-35 → US-57 → MEX-57 → MEX-57D → MEX-53 |
| Border crossing | about mile 143 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 9.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 2 |
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 San Antonio to Múzquiz is like
US-57 (99 mi) and I-35 (33 mi) carry about 55% of the 238 miles. The U.S. part of the drive runs through Texas for about 143 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). None of the 2 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from San Antonio to Múzquiz, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Texas |
| I-10 | 2–12 | 10 | Texas |
| I-35 | 12–45 | 33 | Texas |
| US-57 | 45–144 | 99 | Texas, Coahuila |
| local roads | 144–152 | 8 | Coahuila |
| MEX-57 | 152–183 | 31 | Coahuila |
| MEX-57D | 183–215 | 32 | Coahuila |
| connecting roads | 215–217 | 2 | Coahuila |
| MEX-53 | 217–237 | 20 | Coahuila |
| local roads | 237–238 | 1 | Coahuila |
- Mile 143 of this route: Texas → Coahuila (international border)
Stops between San Antonio and Múzquiz
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 San Antonio to other places in Mexico
- San Antonio, TX to Ojinaga
- San Antonio, TX to Reynosa
- San Antonio, TX to Real de Catorce
- San Antonio, TX to Ciudad Juárez
- San Antonio, TX to Ciudad Victoria
- San Antonio, TX to Linares
All routes to Múzquiz, border crossings and permits in one place: Driving to Múzquiz, Mexico from the U.S.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from San Antonio to Múzquiz?
About 4 h 55 min of driving without stops, over 238 miles.
How far is Múzquiz from San Antonio by car?
About 238 miles (383 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 Antonio to Múzquiz drive cross into Mexico?
At about mile 143 of this route, from Texas into Coahuila, near the Eagle Pass port of entry.
Do I need a permit to drive my car from San Antonio 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 San Antonio 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 San Antonio to Múzquiz use?
In order: 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 San Antonio and Múzquiz?
Closest to the road: Mission San Francisco de la Espada (spanish mission, mile 6, 5 mi from the route); Martyrs of Christ the King Cathedral, Piedras Negras (cathedral, mile 147, 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.