How far is Edinburg, TX from Harlingen, TX?
The driving distance from Edinburg, TX to Harlingen, TX is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The largest city in Hidalgo County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edinburg and Harlingen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edinburg and Harlingen.
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Start on the route
58 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto North 10th Avenue
57 m · 7 sec · North 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto West McIntyre Street
760 ft · 19 sec · West McIntyre Street
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Turn right onto North 12th Avenue
117 m · 14 sec · North 12th Avenue
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Turn left onto East University Drive
1.4 km · 1 min · East University Drive
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Turn right onto South Expressway 281
605 ft · 12 sec · South Expressway 281
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 69C South, US 281 South
1278 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Merge slight left
2577 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
28.1 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Tyler Avenue, Dixieland Road, Bass Pro Drive
2193 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto West Expressway 83
1934 ft · 34 sec · West Expressway 83
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Turn straight onto Tyler Street
1301 ft · 26 sec · Tyler Street
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Continue on West Tyler Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Tyler Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto South Commerce Street
131 m · 9 sec · South Commerce Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Commerce Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edinburg and Harlingen.
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.
I 69C South
Continue straight
28.1 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Edinburg and Sunny near Harlingen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edinburg to Harlingen?
The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Weslaco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Edinburg and 19.8 miles from Harlingen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Edinburg and Sunny near Harlingen.
Stop Ideas Near Weslaco
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weslaco.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edinburg and Harlingen. Straight-line distance: 29.96 mi (48.21 km).
#1 Edinburg
The most populous city in Hidalgo County, Texas.
| Population | 102,374 |
| Coordinates | 26.3017400, -98.1633400 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harlingen
The most populous city in Cameron County, Texas.
| Population | 65,176 |
| Coordinates | 26.1906300, -97.6961000 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harlingen (-97.6961, 26.19063)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.37 | $10.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $6.09 | $12.17 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $8.09 | $16.17 |
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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