How far is Elsa, TX from Donna, TX?
The driving distance from Elsa, TX to Donna, TX is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elsa and Donna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elsa and Donna.
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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
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 493: Salinas Boulevard
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto West Expressway 83
2865 ft · 1 min · West Expressway 83
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Turn left onto Salinas Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Salinas Boulevard
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Turn right onto Hooks Avenue
2960 ft · 57 sec · Hooks Avenue
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Turn left onto South 11th Street
7 m · 1 sec · South 11th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 11th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elsa and Donna.
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 Mostly Sunny near Donna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elsa to Donna?
The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Midway North is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Elsa and 5.5 miles from Donna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.59 one way or $3.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elsa and Mostly Sunny near Donna.
Stop Ideas Near Midway North
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 Midway North.
McAllen, Texas
Harlingen, Texas
Brownsville, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elsa and Donna. Straight-line distance: 9.25 mi (14.89 km).
#1 Elsa
City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
| Population | 7,120 |
| Coordinates | 26.2934000, -97.9930600 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Donna
City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
| Population | 16,316 |
| Coordinates | 26.1703500, -98.0519500 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 11th Street (-98.051921, 26.170346)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.59 | $3.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.79 | $3.57 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $1.68 | $3.35 |
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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