Directions to Calexico East Border Crossing (SENTRI/Global Entry/Ready Lane/All Traffic) Through Mexicali
Updated Aug 22, 2025
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Route Notes For Getting To The Calexico East Border Crossing - From Northbound Highway 5 in Mexicali
The route we depict in the video and accompanying maps is our recommended way to get to the Calexico East crossing. This route is generally how the navigation platforms will direct you (Google/Waze/Apple Maps), but it's worth keeping in mind the landmarks we point out in the video. While there are different ways to get through Mexicali, we recommend that you turn right on Calzado Manuel Gómez Morín off of Highway 5 - just look for the Kenworth dealership (and Autozone) as landmarks. You will follow this road all the way to the border frontage road (Ave. República de Argentina). After turning right onto the border frontage road (Ave República de Argentina), you will want to stay in the left lane until you reach the Calexico East entrance. It is important to note that ReadyLane users need to get in line in the farthest left turn lane. SENTRI users will use the turning lane immediately next to the ReadyLane line. Once you've turned into the border entrance, SENTRI users switch positions and cross into the farthest left lane and ReadyLane users go in the right lane as depicted by the sign. Border crossers entering the All Traffic lane can only enter from the westbound direction of the border frontage road. This means you will most likely need to continue along the border frontage road and make a u-turn in order to come back heading west and enter the dedicated entrance All Traffic entrance depicted by the sign that says "Autos Camiones".
Route to Calexico East Sentri/Global Entry/ReadyLanes
Route to Calexico East All Traffic Lanes
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