Origin
Orason Acres Colonia, TX
Morning in Orason Acres Colonia on Monday
Local time
10:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orason Acres Colonia, TX to Port Isabel, TX
Drive Time
25m
Distance
16.5 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
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6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Orason Acres Colonia, TX to Port Isabel, TX covers 16.5 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Ocean Boulevard, State Highway 100, Tract 43 Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.6 miles on East Ocean Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.52 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
8.3 miles from Orason Acres Colonia, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 25m drive with frequent turns across 16.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Ocean Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 14.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near TX 100 / East Ocean Boulevard.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Orason Acres Colonia, TX to Port Isabel, TX is easy. At 25m with 6% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (TX 100 / East Ocean Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 16.4 miles (South Musina Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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TX 100 / East Ocean Boulevard
Turn left onto TX 100 / East Ocean Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
16.4 mi into trip
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~24m in
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South Musina Street
Turn right onto South Musina Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Ocean Boulevard | 14.6 mi | 20m |
| State Highway 100 | 1 mi | 2m |
| Tract 43 Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Musina Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Queen Isabella Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Ocean Boulevard
— 14.6 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orason Acres Colonia, TX and Port Isabel, TX.
1
Start on Tract 43 Road
0.5 mi
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1 min
·
Tract 43 Road
2
Turn left onto TX 100
15 mi
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20 min
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East Ocean Boulevard
3
Continue on TX 100
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 100
4
Turn slight right onto TX 100
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
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West Queen Isabella Boulevard
5
Turn right onto South Musina Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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South Musina Street
6
Arrive at destination
South Musina 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 8.3 miles from Orason Acres Colonia, TX, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.6 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 16.5 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.3 miles or 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Port Isabel, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Orason Acres Colonia, 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 Orason Acres Colonia, TX
This is one driving day of about 16.5 miles and 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Orason Acres Colonia, 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 East Ocean Boulevard for about 14.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.3 mi from Orason Acres Colonia, TX · 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 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 16.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.3 miles from Orason Acres Colonia, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Port Isabel, TX
The final approach into Port Isabel, 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 Port Isabel, 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
$2.52 one way
$5.04 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| premium | $4.59 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Port Isabel, TX
Morning in Port Isabel on Monday
Local time
10:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
10 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
25m 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 Port Isabel, TX covers 16.5 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Ocean Boulevard, State Highway 100, Tract 43 Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.3 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 $2.52 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.
The drive from Orason Acres Colonia, TX to Port Isabel, TX is easy. At 25m with 6% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (TX 100 / East Ocean Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 16.4 miles (South Musina Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Orason Acres Colonia, TX to Port Isabel, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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