Origin
Los Indios, TX
Afternoon in Los Indios on Monday
Local time
2:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Los Indios, TX to San Benito, TX
Drive Time
16m
Distance
12.3 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
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6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
San Benito, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Los Indios, TX to San Benito, TX covers 12.3 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on FM 509, U.S. Highway 77, South Sam Houston Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.5 miles on FM 509. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
6.1 miles from Los Indios, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 16m highway drive covering 12.3 miles, with most of the trip on FM 509 and U.S. Highway 77. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.5 miles on FM 509.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
FM 509 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FM 509 and U.S. Highway 77. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 281 / Military Highway.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 281 / Military Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (FM 509): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles (West Expressway 83): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 281 / Military Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 281 / Military Highway
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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FM 509
Turn left onto FM 509
Navigation decision point
4
9.2 mi into trip
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~11m in
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West Expressway 83
Turn right onto West Expressway 83
Navigation decision point
5
9.4 mi into trip
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~12m in
Take the ramp toward I 69E South, US 77, US 83
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 69E South, US 77, US 83
8
11.3 mi into trip
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~14m in
Take the exit toward TX 345, FM 2520: Sam Houston Boulevard, McCulloch Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 19B
Toward TX 345, FM 2520: Sam Houston Boulevard,...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FM 509 | 8.5 mi | 10m |
| U.S. Highway 77 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| South Sam Houston Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Military Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Expressway 83 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Robertson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Stenger Street | <0.1 mi | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
FM 509
— 8.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Indios, TX and San Benito, TX.
1
Start on Robertson Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Robertson Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 281
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Military Highway
3
Turn left onto FM 509
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
FM 509
4
Turn right onto West Expressway 83
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
West Expressway 83
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 69E South, US 77, US 83
6
Merge onto I 69E; US 77; US 83
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 19B
Toward TX 345, FM 2520: Sam Houston Boulevard, McCulloch Street
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn straight onto West Expressway 83
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Expressway 83
9
Turn left onto TX 345
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sam Houston Boulevard
10
Turn right onto East Stenger Street
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Stenger Street
11
Arrive at destination
East Stenger Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 6.1 miles from Los Indios, TX, or about 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 12.3 miles or 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.1 miles or 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near San Benito, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Los Indios, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Los Indios, TX
This is one driving day of about 12.3 miles and 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Los Indios, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on FM 509 for about 8.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.1 mi from Los Indios, TX · 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.1 miles from Los Indios, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in San Benito, TX
The final approach into San Benito, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around San Benito, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.88 one way
$3.76 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| premium | $4.59 | $2.22 | $4.45 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.73 | $5.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
San Benito, TX
Afternoon in San Benito on Monday
Local time
2:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
16m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Los Indios, TX to San Benito, TX covers 12.3 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are FM 509, U.S. Highway 77, South Sam Houston Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.1 miles from Los Indios, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.88 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 281 / Military Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (FM 509): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles (West Expressway 83): Navigation decision point.
The route from Los Indios, TX to San Benito, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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