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Directions to Calexico East Border Crossing (SENTRI/ReadyLane/All Traffic)

Updated Aug 22, 2025

How To Safely Navigate Using Google/Waze/Apple
The route we depict in the video and accompanying map (https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1iKGDkSiPdxXGKws7keIrXRywQKTW01E) 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". Here is a map displaying the full route to the Calexico East All Traffic lanes. https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1JIzrQFFWKjq0XIGhO2xgJ3zZNzBqq7A

Routes in Google Maps

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More About SENTRI/Global Entry

If you are not yet a member of the SENTRI/Global Entry program, read more. For more information on the different border lane types and what documents are necessary, read more

About Our Sources
We work hard to maintain the validity and accuracy of the information we provide in our Before You Go guide to traveling into Mexico, and coming back to the United States. We source our information through government websites and the direct relationships we have with community and government leaders both in the United States and Mexico. Our team is based in San Diego and crosses the US/Mexico border often. Additionally we are involved with advocating for a better border crossing experience through our work with the Smart Border Coalition and regional chambers of commerce. Please contact us with questions or corrections.
About Our Sources
We work hard to maintain the validity and accuracy of the information we provide in our Before You Go guide to traveling into Mexico, and coming back to the United States. We source our information through government websites and the direct relationships we have with community and government leaders both in the United States and Mexico. Our team is based in San Diego and crosses the US/Mexico border often. Additionally we are involved with advocating for a better border crossing experience through our work with the Smart Border Coalition and regional chambers of commerce. Please contact us with questions or corrections.
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