Origin
Orason Acres Colonia, TX
Late night in Orason Acres Colonia on Saturday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orason Acres Colonia, TX to Harlingen, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
20.3 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orason Acres Colonia, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Harlingen, TX
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Trip Overview
This quick 20.3-mile drive from Orason Acres Colonia, TX, to Harlingen, TX, is easily manageable in about 27 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll primarily be on U.S. Highway 77 and Texas State Highway 100, with a brief stint on East Ocean Boulevard. Given the short distance and estimated $3 fuel cost, this route is very budget-friendly. It's a straightforward journey through the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a simple and efficient way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 20.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 65% of your journey taking place on main roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.4 miles on U.S. Highway 77, indicating a consistent pace for a significant portion of the drive. While largely highway, the inclusion of Texas State Highway 100 and East Ocean Boulevard suggests a potential shift in scenery and speed as you approach your destination. This isn't a winding country road, but rather a practical path designed for efficient travel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
U.S. Highway 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Highway 77 and Texas State Highway 100. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near TX 100 / East Ocean Boulevard.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (TX 100 / East Ocean Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles (I 69E; US 77; US 83 / U.S. Highway 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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TX 100 / East Ocean Boulevard
Turn right onto TX 100 / East Ocean Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
9.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 69E; US 77; US 83 / U.S. Highway 77
Merge onto I 69E; US 77; US 83 / U.S. Highway 77
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
16.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward FM 801 West, Loop 499 East: Valley International Airport, Ed Carey Drive, New Hampshire 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 23A
Toward FM 801 West, Loop 499 East: Valley Inter...
5
17.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Loop 499 / North Ed Carey Drive
Turn right onto Loop 499 / North Ed Carey Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
18.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 77 Business / Business 77
Turn left onto US 77 Business / Business 77
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Orason Acres Colonia, TX and Harlingen, TX, road signs point toward Fm 801 West and Loop 499 East: Valley International Airport.
Fm 801 West
16.8 mi in
|
~21m
Loop 499 East: Valley International Airport
16.8 mi in
|
~21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Highway 77 | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| Texas State Highway 100 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| East Ocean Boulevard | 3 mi | 4m |
| South Commerce Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 100 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North Ed Carey Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| Business 77 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Tract 43 Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Highway 77
— 7.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orason Acres Colonia, TX and Harlingen, TX.
1
Start on Tract 43 Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Tract 43 Road
2
Turn right onto TX 100
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
East Ocean Boulevard
3
Continue on TX 100
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Texas State Highway 100
4
Continue on TX 100
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 100
5
Turn right onto North Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Frontage Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
7
Merge onto I 69E; US 77; US 83
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 23A
Toward FM 801 West, Loop 499 East: Valley International Airport, Ed Carey Drive, New Hampshire Street
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto South Expressway 83
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
South Expressway 83
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Loop 499
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Ed Carey Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto US 77 Business
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Business 77
Use the left lane.
12
Turn slight left onto South Commerce Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Commerce Street
13
Arrive at destination
South Commerce Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.07 one way
$6.13 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.62 | $7.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Harlingen, TX
Late night in Harlingen on Saturday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m 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 Orason Acres Colonia, TX to Harlingen, TX covers 20.3 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are U.S. Highway 77, Texas State Highway 100, East Ocean 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 10.2 miles from Orason Acres Colonia, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.07 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (TX 100 / East Ocean Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles (I 69E; US 77; US 83 / U.S. Highway 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Orason Acres Colonia, TX and Harlingen, TX, road signs point toward Fm 801 West and Loop 499 East: Valley International Airport.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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