How far is Bastrop, TX from Weslaco, TX?
The driving distance from Bastrop, TX to Weslaco, TX is about 307.6 miles (495.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 276.1 miles (444.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bastrop and Weslaco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bastrop and Weslaco.
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Start on Chestnut Street
716 ft · 22 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto Pecan Street
1958 ft · 56 sec · Pecan Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto College Street
1790 ft · 36 sec · College Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1018 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
837 ft · 11 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 969 West, FM 20 South
1449 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 71 West
1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 71 West
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Turn left
13.3 mi · 17 min
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Turn left
20.7 mi · 27 min
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Turn left onto North Magnolia Avenue
3.9 mi · 6 min · North Magnolia Avenue
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Continue straight
51.2 mi · 57 min
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Turn slight left onto Farm-to-Market Road 792
8.4 mi · 11 min · Farm-to-Market Road 792
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West State Highway 72
31.8 mi · 39 min · West State Highway 72
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Harborth Avenue
11.1 mi · 14 min · North Harborth Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on South Nueces Street
66.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min · South Nueces Street
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Keep slight left
9.5 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Falfurrias Expressway
55.8 mi · 59 min · Falfurrias Expressway
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Keep slight left
18.4 mi · 20 min
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Merge slight left
2577 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 88: Texas Boulevard
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Frontage Road
1 km · 1 min · Frontage Road
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Turn right onto Texas Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Texas Boulevard
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Turn right
18 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bastrop and Weslaco.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South Nueces Street
Keep slight left to continue on South Nueces Street
66.2 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Bastrop and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Weslaco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bastrop to Weslaco?
The road trip is about 307.6 miles (495.1 km) and usually takes 05h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
George West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.2 miles from Bastrop and 153.5 miles from Weslaco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 276.1 miles (444.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.04 one way or $82.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bastrop and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Weslaco.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bastrop and Weslaco. Straight-line distance: 276.07 mi (444.29 km).
#1 Bastrop
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 9,743 |
| Coordinates | 30.1104900, -97.3152700 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Weslaco
The largest city in Hidalgo County, Texas.
| Population | 43,273 |
| Coordinates | 26.1595200, -97.9908400 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Weslaco (-97.99084, 26.15952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 495 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $41.04 | $82.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.18 | $92.35 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $49.86 | $99.72 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $43.36 | $86.73 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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