The Wayro route from Wimberley to Ojinaga is 490 miles (788 km), about 8 h 30 min of driving without stops. The U.S.–Mexico border is at about mile 479 on this route, near the Presidio port of entry.
| Distance | 490 mi (788 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 30 min |
| Main roads, in order | RM 12 → RM 32 → FM 306 → RM 473 → I-10 → US-67 → MEX-16 |
| Border crossing | about mile 479 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 19.6 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 Wimberley to Ojinaga is like
I-10 (274 mi) and US-67 (141 mi) carry about 85% of the 490 miles. The U.S. part of the drive runs through Texas for about 479 miles; after the border at Presidio you have about 11 miles left in Mexico. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Wimberley to Ojinaga, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| RM 12 | 0–4 | 4 | Texas |
| RM 32 | 4–12 | 8 | Texas |
| connecting roads | 12–13 | 1 | Texas |
| FM 306 | 13–25 | 12 | Texas |
| connecting roads | 25–28 | 3 | Texas |
| RM 473 | 28–62 | 34 | Texas |
| connecting roads | 62–63 | 1 | Texas |
| I-10 | 63–337 | 274 | Texas |
| US-67 | 337–478 | 141 | Texas |
| connecting roads | 478–479 | 1 | Texas |
| MEX-16 | 479–489 | 10 | Chihuahua |
| local roads | 489–490 | 1 | Chihuahua |
- Mile 479 of this route: Texas → Chihuahua (international border)
Stops between Wimberley and Ojinaga
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Comfort Historic District (mile 62), Museum of the Big Bend (mile 391)
- Nature and outdoors: Honey Creek State Natural Area (mile 25), Guadalupe River State Park (mile 34), Old Tunnel State Park (mile 57), Kerrville-Schreiner Park (mile 77), South Llano River State Park (mile 128), Caverns of Sonora (mile 195)
- Museums and history: Comfort Historic District (mile 62), Museum of the Big Bend (mile 391)
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Adjoining Guadalupe River State Park near Spring Branch, this natural area protects a 1.5-mile spring-fed creek shaded by bald cypress and live oaks; the creek is reached only by guided hike, while 3.6 miles of trails are open.
Guadalupe River State Park
About 30 miles from San Antonio in Spring Branch, this Hill Country park has four miles of Guadalupe River frontage for swimming, tubing, kayaking, and fishing, plus 13 miles of trails and guided tours of Honey Creek State Natural Area.
Old Tunnel State Park
From May through October, an abandoned railroad tunnel here shelters about 3 million Mexican free-tailed bats, and evening viewing areas with ranger programs let you watch them head out to feed.
Comfort Historic District
The Comfort Historic District in the town of Comfort, Texas, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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
- San Antonio, TX to Ojinaga
- Waco, TX to Ojinaga
- Smithville, TX to Ojinaga
- Alamogordo, NM to Ojinaga
- Las Vegas, NM to Ojinaga
From Wimberley to other places in Mexico
- Wimberley, TX to Monclova
- Wimberley, TX to Torreón
- Wimberley, TX to Saltillo
- Wimberley, TX to Nuevo Laredo
- Wimberley, TX to Reynosa
- Wimberley, TX to Ciudad Juárez
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 Wimberley to Ojinaga?
About 8 h 30 min of driving without stops, over 490 miles.
How far is Ojinaga from Wimberley by car?
About 490 miles (788 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 Wimberley to Ojinaga drive cross into Mexico?
At about mile 479 of this route, from Texas into Chihuahua, near the Presidio port of entry.
Do I need a permit to drive my car from Wimberley 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 Wimberley 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 Wimberley to Ojinaga use?
In order: RM 12, RM 32, FM 306, RM 473, 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 Wimberley and Ojinaga?
Closest to the road: Comfort Historic District (historic district, mile 62, 0.4 mi from the route); Kerrville-Schreiner Park (park, mile 77, 4 mi from the route); Museum of the Big Bend (university museum, mile 391, 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.