What is the best time to cross Donna International Bridge?

Typically Friday at 10:00 PM, with an average wait of ≈2m in the general lane. The number comes from CBP's official hourly statistics and refreshes daily.

What is the worst time to cross Donna International Bridge?

The heaviest point of the week is usually Saturday at 4:00 PM, with a typical wait of ≈1h 8m. 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 Donna International Bridge: 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 Donna International Bridge page.

Tamaulipas Texas

Best Time to Cross Donna International Bridge

BEST DAY TO CROSS

Friday ~2m

Typical wait at night (10–11 PM). During the day, around 8 AM it's ~34m.

Live times Hourly chart

Avoid: Saturday in the afternoon — up to ~1h 8m

Every day BEST TO WORST

Friday The best
~2m Fine if you skip the afternoon.
Tuesday #2
~4m Fine if you skip the afternoon.
Monday #3
~15m Fine if you skip the afternoon.
Saturday #4
~18m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
Thursday #5
~20m Fine if you skip the afternoon.
Wednesday #6
~25m Fine if you skip the afternoon.
Sunday The worst
~27m The worst of the week. Avoid 10 AM–2 PM.

3 days before Fri Aug 29

Average

28m

Range

10m–1h 30m

13/24 h
2 days before Sat Aug 30

Average

13m

Range

10m–20m

15/24 h
1 day before Sun Aug 31

Average

31m

Range

15m–1h

12/24 h
Holiday Mon Sep 1

Average

1h 3m

Range

15m–2h

15/24 h
1 day after Tue Sep 2

Average

45m

Range

15m–1h 30m

16/24 h
2 days after Wed Sep 3

Average

43m

Range

4m–1h

13/24 h
3 days after Thu Sep 4

Average

40m

Range

5m–1h

15/24 h

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 Donna International Bridge?: Typically Friday at 10:00 PM, with an average wait of ≈2m in the general lane. The number comes from CBP's official hourly statistics and refreshes daily.
What is the worst time to cross Donna International Bridge?: The heaviest point of the week is usually Saturday at 4:00 PM, with a typical wait of ≈1h 8m. 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 Donna International Bridge: 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 Donna International Bridge page.