Minnesota Border Wait Times
1 U.S. land port of entry in Minnesota — live wait times updated every 5 minutes from CBP.
Ports of entry in Minnesota
Border Crossings in Minnesota
Minnesota has 1 land border port of entry staffed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The wait times shown above are pulled from CBP's official Border Wait Times feed, which updates roughly every hour and reports delays separately for passenger (personal) vehicles, pedestrians, and commercial trucks. Most crossings also break out standard lanes from trusted-traveler lanes such as SENTRI, NEXUS, and Ready Lanes, which usually move faster.
Wait times swing with the time of day, day of the week, and holidays — early mornings and mid-week are typically lightest, while weekend afternoons and holiday periods are heaviest. Check the live figure for your specific crossing before you leave, and make sure everyone in the vehicle carries an approved document.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many border crossings are in Minnesota?
1 CBP land port of entry operates in Minnesota, listed above with its live wait time.
How are border wait times measured?
U.S. Customs and Border Protection estimates the time from the back of the queue to the inspection booth and publishes it about once an hour. Times are reported separately for personal vehicles, pedestrians, and commercial trucks, and split between standard and trusted-traveler lanes.
When is the best time to cross the border to avoid delays?
Early mornings and mid-week crossings are usually the fastest. Weekend afternoons, Sunday evenings, and U.S. and Mexican or Canadian holidays tend to bring the longest waits. Checking the live time before leaving is the most reliable way to plan.
What documents do I need to cross the U.S. land border?
Under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, U.S. citizens need a passport, passport card, enhanced driver's license, or a trusted-traveler card such as NEXUS, SENTRI, or FAST. Other travelers generally need a passport and any required visa. Always confirm current requirements before you travel.
Are these wait times live?
They reflect CBP's most recent published estimate, which refreshes about hourly rather than second by second. Treat them as a strong guide to current conditions, but expect some variation between the posted figure and what you experience at the booth.