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Best Time to Cross Ysleta

CARS · ANY DAY
Hardly any line ~0m
The line barely changes by day at this crossing. Cross whenever works for you.
Live times Hourly chart
Every day BEST TO WORST
  1. Monday The best
    ~0m The calmest. Barely any line before dawn.
  2. Tuesday #2
    ~0m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
  3. Wednesday #3
    ~0m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
  4. Thursday #4
    ~0m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
  5. Friday #5
    ~0m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
  6. Saturday #6
    ~0m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
  7. Sunday The worst
    ~0m 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Historical reference · CBP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
    42m
    Range
    1m–55m

    24/24 h

  2. 2 days before
    Average
    39m
    Range
    10m–1h

    24/24 h

  3. 1 day before
    Average
    49m
    Range
    35m–1h

    24/24 h

  4. Holiday
    Average
    39m
    Range
    5m–1h

    22/24 h

  5. 1 day after
    Average
    50m
    Range
    30m–55m

    24/24 h

  6. 2 days after
    Average
    35m
    Range
    5m–55m

    22/24 h

  7. 3 days after
    Average
    43m
    Range
    10m–55m

    21/24 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 Ysleta?
Typically Monday at 12:00 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 Ysleta?
The heaviest point of the week is usually Wednesday at 7:00 AM, with a typical wait of ≈50m. 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 Ysleta: 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 Ysleta page.