How far is Elsa, TX from Alamo, TX?
The driving distance from Elsa, TX to Alamo, TX is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elsa and Alamo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elsa and Alamo.
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Start on Edinburg Avenue
18 m · 8 sec · Edinburg Avenue
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Turn left onto South Broadway Street
2637 ft · 45 sec · South Broadway Street
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Continue on North Texas Boulevard
7.8 mi · 12 min · North Texas Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Expressway 83
2799 ft · 56 sec · West Expressway 83
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 2 West, US 83 West
1237 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto McAllen
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 907: Alamo Road
1305 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto West Expressway 83
2021 ft · 48 sec · West Expressway 83
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Turn left onto North Alamo Road
2868 ft · 1 min · North Alamo Road
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Turn left
15 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 Elsa and Alamo.
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.
North Texas Boulevard
Continue on North Texas Boulevard
7.77 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elsa and Partly Sunny near Alamo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elsa to Alamo?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Weslaco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Elsa and 7.6 miles from Alamo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.15 one way or $4.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elsa and Partly Sunny near Alamo.
Stop Ideas Near Weslaco
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
San Juan City Sanitation Department
City of Edinburg
Triple City Bingo
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weslaco.
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Brownsville, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elsa and Alamo. Straight-line distance: 11.06 mi (17.8 km).
#1 Elsa
City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
| Population | 7,120 |
| Coordinates | 26.2934000, -97.9930600 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alamo
Town in southern Texas, United States
| Population | 20,556 |
| Coordinates | 26.1836900, -98.1230600 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bus US 83-S (-98.12305, 26.183734)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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 | $3.78 | $2.15 | $4.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.28 | $4.55 |
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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