How far is Edinburg, TX from Mission, TX?
The driving distance from Edinburg, TX to Mission, TX is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edinburg and Mission.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edinburg and Mission.
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Start on the route
58 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto North 10th Avenue
53 m · 7 sec · North 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto West University Drive
9.1 mi · 13 min · West University Drive
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Turn left onto Conway Street
6.9 mi · 11 min · Conway Street
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Turn left onto East 11th Street
58 m · 10 sec · East 11th Street
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Turn right
110 m · 29 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Tom Landry Street
18 m · 1 sec · East Tom Landry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Tom Landry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edinburg and Mission.
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.
West University Drive
Turn right onto West University Drive
9.11 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Edinburg and Sunny near Mission.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edinburg to Mission?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Alton North (historical) is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Edinburg and 8.1 miles from Mission.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Edinburg and Sunny near Mission.
Stop Ideas Near Alton North (historical)
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Hidalgo
Mc Allen Animal Control
City of Edinburg Parks & Recreation Department
Triple City Bingo
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alton North (historical).
McAllen, Texas
Harlingen, Texas
Brownsville, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edinburg and Mission. Straight-line distance: 11.66 mi (18.76 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 Mission
A city in Hidalgo County, Texas.
| Population | 84,496 |
| Coordinates | 26.2159100, -98.3252900 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mission (-98.32529, 26.21591)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.19 | $4.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $2.69 | $5.38 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
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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