What is the best time to cross Laredo Bridge 1?

Typically Monday at 6:00 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 Laredo Bridge 1?

The heaviest point of the week is usually Monday at 9:00 AM, with a typical wait of ≈5m. 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 Laredo Bridge 1: 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 Laredo Bridge 1 page.

Tamaulipas Texas

Best Time to Cross Laredo Bridge 1

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

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

Every day BEST TO WORST

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

PEDESTRIAN · 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

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

3 days before Fri Aug 29

Average

6m

Range

0m–25m

19/24 h
2 days before Sat Aug 30

Average

3m

Range

0m–20m

18/24 h
1 day before Sun Aug 31

No reported data

0/24 h
Holiday Mon Sep 1

Average

1m

Range

0m–5m

19/24 h
1 day after Tue Sep 2

Average

1m

Range

0m–10m

18/24 h
2 days after Wed Sep 3

Average

2m

Range

0m–15m

18/24 h
3 days after Thu Sep 4

Average

4m

Range

0m–15m

17/24 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 Laredo Bridge 1?: Typically Monday at 6:00 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 Laredo Bridge 1?: The heaviest point of the week is usually Monday at 9:00 AM, with a typical wait of ≈5m. 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 Laredo Bridge 1: 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 Laredo Bridge 1 page.