How far is Donna, TX from Mission, TX?

The driving distance from Donna, TX to Mission, TX is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.93 mi
00h 27m
Flight
17.24 mi
27.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.24 mi
Kilometers
27.74 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.93 mi
Kilometers
32.07 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mission
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM CDT
Return by in Donna
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Donna
2026-04-23T01:12
Arrive Mission
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Donna
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Pharr
TX

The most populous city in Hidalgo County, Texas.

From Donna
10 mi
00h 13m
To Mission
9.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SE
Destination
91°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Donna and Mission.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Donna and Mission.

  1. 1

    Start on South 11th Street

    7 m · 8 sec · South 11th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hooks Avenue

    776 ft · 17 sec · Hooks Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Expressway 83

    2696 ft · 54 sec · West Expressway 83

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 2 West, US 83 West

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    16.2 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1016, TX 107: Conway Avenue

    1598 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto East Expressway 83

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Expressway 83

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Conway Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Conway Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    116 m · 12 sec · East 9th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Doherty Avenue

    128 m · 23 sec · Doherty Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Tom Landry Street

    75 m · 4 sec · East Tom Landry Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Tom Landry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Donna and Mission.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 2 West
16.5 mi · 83%
South Conway Avenue
0.91 mi · 5%
North Main Street
0.79 mi · 4%
East Expressway 83
0.68 mi · 3%
West Expressway 83
0.51 mi · 3%
FM 1016
0.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 2 West

Merge slight left

16.2 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
17.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pharr
00h 13m from Donna
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Donna and Mostly Sunny near Mission.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Donna to Mission?

The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pharr is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from Donna and 9.9 miles from Mission.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Donna and Mostly Sunny near Mission.

Stop Ideas Near Pharr

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pharr and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Hidalgo
Scenic stop 8 mi away

City of Hidalgo

Hidalgo , TX
Ramon Ayala Dr, Hidalgo, TX 78557
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Local government office,Local historic archive
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.6 mi away

First Vehicle Services

Mission , TX
609 N Canal Ave, Mission, TX 78572
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Auto repair shop
City of Edinburg Parks & Recreation Department
Meeting point 5.8 mi away

City of Edinburg Parks & Recreation Department

Edinburg , TX
315 E Palm Dr, Edinburg, TX 78539
Rating 4.4/5 78 reviews City government office
Triple City Bingo
Nearby stop 2.8 mi away

Triple City Bingo

San Juan , TX
301 E Expressway 83, San Juan, TX 78589
Rating 4.4/5 179 reviews Bingo hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pharr.

BUS

McAllen, Texas

5 mi away
1501 West US Hwy 83 Business
BUS

Harlingen, Texas

49 mi away
215 E. Monroe Ave.
BUS

Brownsville, Texas

76 mi away
1134 E. St. Charles Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Donna and Mission. Straight-line distance: 17.24 mi (27.74 km).

Donna

#1 Donna

City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States

Population16,316
Coordinates26.1703500, -98.0519500
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Mission

#2 Mission

A city in Hidalgo County, Texas.

Population84,496
Coordinates26.2159100, -98.3252900
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: South 11th Street (-98.051921, 26.170346)
End: East Tom Landry Street (-98.325299, 26.215856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.66 L · about $2.65
Round trip
$5.29
1.4 gal · 5.32 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.65 $5.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.98 $5.95
Premium $4.59 $3.21 $6.43
Diesel $3.99 $2.80 $5.59

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Donna and Mission. The current time is 01:12:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.