Passenger vehicles
- StandardNo wait
Commercial vehicles
- StandardNo wait
Coutts, Alberta → Sweetgrass, Montana
Coutts – Sweetgrass border wait time today
LiveChecked with CBP 2 min ago · 5:45 p.m. (Tijuana time)
Quick answer: entering the U.S. at Sweetgrass currently takes Sweetgrass no wait (standard). Source: CBP, checked at 5:45 p.m. (Tijuana time) on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Up to 20 min 21 to 60 min Over 60 min Closed
How to cross from Coutts to Sweetgrass
Coutts–Sweetgrass is the main crossing between Alberta and Montana, on Highway 4 / I-15. It handles heavy commercial truck traffic between Calgary and the western United States.
These are CBP wait times for entering the United States. For entering Canada, check the wait times published by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
Tips for this crossing
- In winter, check road conditions: snowstorms can close stretches of highway.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take right now to cross from Coutts to Sweetgrass?
Latest CBP report: Sweetgrass no wait (standard).
Is Coutts open 24 hours?
It's one of the crossings with round-the-clock service in Alberta; confirm the hours on its page.
Can I use NEXUS at Sweetgrass?
If the port of entry has a NEXUS lane, members can use it; its wait time appears in the table on this page whenever CBP publishes it.
What documents do I need to enter the U.S. at Sweetgrass?
A passport, passport card, enhanced driver's license or NEXUS card if you are a U.S. or Canadian citizen. Other travelers need a passport and the applicable visa or authorization.
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