Coahuila Texas

Best Time to Cross Del Rio

BEST DAY TO CROSS
Wednesday ~0m
Typical wait in the early morning (12–6 AM). During the day, around 8 AM it's ~21m.
Avoid: Sunday around midday — up to ~1h 19m

General lane · CBP's official hourly statistics (last 15 days). Closed hours don't count.

Every day BEST TO WORST
  1. Wednesday The best
    ~0m The calmest. Barely any line before dawn.
  2. Thursday #2
    ~0m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
  3. Friday #3
    ~0m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
  4. Tuesday #4
    ~2m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
  5. Saturday #5
    ~4m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
  6. Sunday #6
    ~9m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
  7. Monday The worst
    ~16m The worst of the week. Avoid 10 AM–2 PM.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to cross Del Rio?
Typically Wednesday at 2:00 AM, with an average wait of ≈0m in the general lane. The number comes from CBP's official hourly statistics and refreshes daily.
What is the worst time to cross Del Rio?
The heaviest point of the week is usually Sunday at 1:00 PM, with a typical wait of ≈1h 19m. Check the live wait times before you leave — any given day can behave differently from the typical pattern.
Where does this data come from and how reliable is it?
From CBP's official hourly statistics for Del Rio: we take the most recent typical pattern for each weekday (the averages are CBP's), so it reflects the usual behavior, not a forecast. Any given day can vary with weather, holidays or operations — so check the live wait times before you leave.
Is the best time the same for every lane?
This page summarizes the General lane, the line most people use. Trusted lanes (SENTRI or NEXUS, and Ready Lane where available) usually move at their own pace; compare them live on the Del Rio page.