The Wayro route from San Antonio to Ojinaga is 476 miles (766 km), about 7 h 55 min of driving without stops. The U.S.–Mexico border is at about mile 465 on this route, near the Presidio port of entry.
| Distance | 476 mi (766 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 55 min |
| Main roads, in order | I-10 → US-67 → MEX-16 |
| Border crossing | about mile 465 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 19.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Crossing into Mexico: what you need for Ojinaga
| 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 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 Antonio to Ojinaga is like
I-10 (320 mi) and US-67 (142 mi) carry about 97% of the 476 miles. The U.S. part of the drive runs through Texas for about 465 miles; after the border at Presidio you have about 11 miles left in Mexico. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from San Antonio to Ojinaga, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Texas |
| I-10 | 2–322 | 320 | Texas |
| connecting roads | 322–323 | 1 | Texas |
| US-67 | 323–465 | 142 | Texas |
| MEX-16 | 465–475 | 10 | Chihuahua |
| local roads | 475–476 | 1 | Chihuahua |
- Mile 465 of this route: Texas → Chihuahua (international border)
Stops between San Antonio and Ojinaga
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Denman Estate Park (mile 9), Six Flags Fiesta Texas (mile 16), Friedrich Wilderness Park (mile 19), Museum of the Big Bend (mile 378)
- Nature and outdoors: Denman Estate Park (mile 9), Friedrich Wilderness Park (mile 19), Cascade Caverns (mile 27), Kerrville-Schreiner Park (mile 63), South Llano River State Park (mile 114), Caverns of Sonora (mile 181)
- Museums and history: Museum of the Big Bend (mile 378)
- With kids: Six Flags Fiesta Texas (mile 16)
Denman Estate Park
Run by the city, Denman Estate Park is a public park located on the northwest side of San Antonio, Texas.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
This San Antonio theme park mixes thrill coasters and family rides, including the Werewolf Gorge launch coaster, and includes the Hurricane Harbor water park with a Texas-shaped wave pool.
Friedrich Wilderness Park
On the Balcones Escarpment at San Antonio's northwest edge, this city park covers about 600 acres with nearly 10 miles of hiking trails. It protects nesting habitat for the endangered golden-cheeked warbler and black-capped vireo, so birders come here often.
Cascade Caverns
Near Boerne, guided tours lead into a cave about 230 feet deep, with stalactites, draperies and columns plus living residents like Cascade salamanders. Above ground there's camping and 1.5 miles of nature trails.
Kerrville-Schreiner Park
This 517-acre city park on the Guadalupe River in Kerrville offers RV sites and mini-cabins, trails, birding, fishing piers and boat ramps for time on the water.
South Llano River State Park
Near Junction, this Hill Country park fronts two miles of the spring-fed South Llano River, popular for tubing, kayaking, and swimming. More than 22 miles of trails, four bird blinds, and a winter turkey roost add reasons to linger.
Caverns of Sonora
Off Interstate 10 about 15 miles southwest of Sonora, this privately owned show cave offers guided tours past flowstone, the Crystal Palace, and Halo Lake, a pool ringed with calcite crystals. Gemstone panning, hiking trails, and camping are on site.
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.
When you get to Ojinaga
Ojinaga sits across the Rio Grande from Presidio, Texas, at La Junta, the place where the Río Conchos flows into the Rio Grande. The town has a place in Mexican Revolution history: in January 1914 Pancho Villa's forces defeated the federal army here, and the retreating troops crossed into Presidio.
More drives to Ojinaga
- Roswell, NM to Ojinaga
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- Las Vegas, NM to Ojinaga
- Abilene, TX to Ojinaga
From San Antonio to other places in Mexico
- 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
- San Antonio, TX to Parras de la Fuente
All routes to Ojinaga, border crossings and permits in one place: Driving to Ojinaga, Mexico from the U.S.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from San Antonio to Ojinaga?
About 7 h 55 min of driving without stops, over 476 miles.
How far is Ojinaga from San Antonio by car?
About 476 miles (766 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 Ojinaga drive cross into Mexico?
At about mile 465 of this route, from Texas into Chihuahua, near the Presidio port of entry.
Do I need a permit to drive my car from San Antonio to Ojinaga?
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 San Antonio to Ojinaga?
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 Antonio to Ojinaga use?
In order: I-10, US-67 and MEX-16. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between San Antonio and Ojinaga?
Closest to the road: Denman Estate Park (park, mile 9, 0.5 mi from the route); Friedrich Wilderness Park (park, mile 19, 0.4 mi from the route); Museum of the Big Bend (university museum, mile 378, 0.2 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.