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Best Time to Cross Tornillo

BEST DAY TO CROSS
Sunday ~11m
Typical wait in the morning (6 AM–1 PM). During the day, around 7 AM it's ~11m.
Live times Hourly chart
Avoid: Sunday in the afternoon — up to ~41m
Every day BEST TO WORST
  1. Sunday The best
    ~11m The calmest. Barely any line before dawn.
  2. Tuesday #2
    ~12m Fine if you skip the afternoon.
  3. Saturday #3
    ~14m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
  4. Wednesday #4
    ~14m Fine if you skip the afternoon.
  5. Friday #5
    ~15m Fine if you skip the afternoon.
  6. Thursday #6
    ~17m Fine if you skip the afternoon.
  7. Monday The worst
    ~23m The worst of the week. Avoid 10 AM–2 PM.

Historical reference · CBP

Week of Labor Day 2025

General lane · Aug 29–Sep 4

  1. 3 days before
    Average
    18m
    Range
    5m–30m

    16/24 h

  2. 2 days before
    Average
    22m
    Range
    5m–45m

    16/24 h

  3. 1 day before
    Average
    14m
    Range
    10m–30m

    16/24 h

  4. Holiday
    Average
    40m
    Range
    5m–1h 10m

    16/24 h

  5. 1 day after
    Average
    24m
    Range
    10m–40m

    16/24 h

  6. 2 days after
    Average
    10m
    Range
    5m–20m

    16/24 h

  7. 3 days after
    Average
    14m
    Range
    10m–20m

    16/24 h

Source: CBP · Labor Day 2025 · General lane.

A single week for reference; this is not a forecast.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to cross Tornillo?
Typically Sunday at 6:00 AM, with an average wait of ≈11m in the general lane. The number comes from CBP's official hourly statistics and refreshes daily.
What is the worst time to cross Tornillo?
The heaviest point of the week is usually Sunday at 3:00 PM, with a typical wait of ≈41m. 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 Tornillo: 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 Tornillo page.