Best time to cross
Best Time to Cross Tornillo
The typical best time to cross Tornillo is Saturday at 7:00 AM, with an average wait of ≈14 min in the general lane. The heaviest moment of the week is usually Sunday at 8:00 PM (≈39 min). The day-by-day breakdown for vehicles, pedestrians and cargo is below.
Vehicles
| Day | Best hour | Typical wait | Usual range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 PM | 19m | 10–59 min |
| Tuesday | 9:00 PM | 14m | 10–30 min |
| Wednesday | 9:00 PM | 17m | 10–45 min |
| Thursday | 9:00 PM | 17m | 10–30 min |
| Friday | 9:00 PM | 18m | 10–30 min |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM | 14m | 5–20 min |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM | 14m | 10–20 min |
General lane. Typical best hour per weekday, computed from CBP's official hourly statistics; closed hours are never recommended.
Pedestrian
| Day | Best hour | Typical wait | Usual range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 6:00 AM | 1m | 0–1 min |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM | 1m | 0–1 min |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM | 1m | 0–1 min |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM | 1m | 0–1 min |
| Friday | 2:00 PM | 1m | 0–1 min |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM | 1m | 0–1 min |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM | 1m | 0–1 min |
General lane. Typical best hour per weekday, computed from CBP's official hourly statistics; closed hours are never recommended.
Commercial (cargo)
| Day | Best hour | Typical wait | Usual range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 AM | 5m | 5–5 min |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM | 6m | 5–10 min |
| Wednesday | 1:00 PM | 5m | 5–5 min |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM | 5m | 5–5 min |
| Friday | 8:00 AM | 5m | 0–5 min |
| Saturday | No data yet for this day | ||
| Sunday | No data yet for this day | ||
General lane. Typical best hour per weekday, computed from CBP's official hourly statistics; closed hours are never recommended.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best time to cross Tornillo?
- Typically Saturday at 7:00 AM, with an average wait of ≈14 min 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 8:00 PM, with a typical wait of ≈39 min. Check the live wait times before you leave — any given day can behave differently from the typical pattern.