How far is Channelview, TX from Rio Grande City, TX?
The driving distance from Channelview, TX to Rio Grande City, TX is about 404.2 miles (650.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 325.7 miles (524.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 44m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Channelview and Rio Grande City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Channelview and Rio Grande City.
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Start on 1st Street
71 m · 16 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Pemberton Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Pemberton Street
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Turn right onto Sheldon Road
550 ft · 22 sec · Sheldon Road
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Turn left onto East Freeway Frontage Road
2448 ft · 49 sec · East Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West
805 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
12.5 mi · 16 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 69, US 59 South: Downtown
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South, US 59 South
1847 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Eastex Freeway
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Continue on Southwest Freeway
34.7 mi · 40 min · Southwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road
1158 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
2217 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
1.4 km · 2 min · US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
1027 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue on US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59
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Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91
1.6 km · 1 min · Spur 91
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Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South
33.2 mi · 38 min · US Highway 77 South
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Turn straight onto Alamo Street
37.1 mi · 43 min · Alamo Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 37, US 77, I 69E
538 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left
1965 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight right
2.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville
28.6 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 141
741 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto South US Highway 77 Bypass
774 ft · 25 sec · South US Highway 77 Bypass
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Turn right onto East King Avenue
16.2 mi · 21 min · East King Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1804 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
11 mi · 13 min
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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
17.6 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South, TX 495: Pharr
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
42.1 mi · 48 min
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on East 2nd Street
2898 ft · 42 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Britton Avenue
125 m · 26 sec · North Britton Avenue
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Continue on North Britton Avenue
114 m · 19 sec · North Britton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Britton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Channelview and Rio Grande City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 59
Continue on US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Channelview and Mostly Sunny near Rio Grande City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Channelview to Rio Grande City?
The road trip is about 404.2 miles (650.5 km) and usually takes 07h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 202.2 miles from Channelview and 202 miles from Rio Grande City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 325.7 miles (524.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.74 one way or $109.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Channelview and Mostly Sunny near Rio Grande City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Channelview and Rio Grande City. Straight-line distance: 325.68 mi (524.13 km).
#1 Channelview
Census designated place
| Population | 38,289 |
| Coordinates | 29.7760600, -95.1146500 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rio Grande City
City in Starr County, Texas, United States
| Population | 14,511 |
| Coordinates | 26.3797900, -98.8203000 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rio Grande City (-98.8203, 26.37979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 650 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 02m |
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 | $3.84 | $54.74 | $109.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $61.99 | $123.98 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $67.35 | $134.70 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $82.37 | $164.73 |
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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