How far is La Gloria, TX from Rio Grande City, TX?
The driving distance from La Gloria, TX to Rio Grande City, TX is about 31 miles (49.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Gloria and Rio Grande City.
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Start on the route
13 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
14.8 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left
2245 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto CR 924
1.4 km · 2 min · CR 924
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Continue on North Flores Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Flores Street
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
1931 ft · 25 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Britton Avenue
125 m · 26 sec · North Britton Avenue
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Continue on North Britton Avenue
114 m · 19 sec · North Britton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Britton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Gloria and Rio Grande City.
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.
Longest stretch
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14.8 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving La Gloria and Mostly Sunny near Rio Grande City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Gloria to Rio Grande City?
The road trip is about 31 miles (49.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
La Puerta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from La Gloria and 15.5 miles from Rio Grande City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.16 one way or $8.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around La Gloria and Mostly Sunny near Rio Grande City.
Stop Ideas Near La Puerta
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 La Puerta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Gloria and Rio Grande City. Straight-line distance: 29.9 mi (48.12 km).
#1 La Gloria
La Gloria is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 26.7200600, -98.5214100 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rio Grande City
City in Starr County, Texas, United States
| Population | 14,511 |
| Coordinates | 26.3797900, -98.8203000 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Britton Avenue (-98.820259, 26.379778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.16 | $8.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.68 | $9.35 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
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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