How far is La Gloria, TX from Roma, TX?

The driving distance from La Gloria, TX to Roma, TX is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.6 mi
00h 55m
Flight
37.52 mi
60.38 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.52 mi
Kilometers
60.38 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.6 mi
Kilometers
76.61 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roma
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM CDT
Return by in La Gloria
Thu, Apr 23, 6:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Gloria
2026-04-23T04:27
Arrive Roma
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Gloria
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Rio Grande City
TX

City in Starr County, Texas, United States

From La Gloria
22.1 mi
00h 27m
To Roma
25.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SE
Destination
94°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between La Gloria and Roma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Gloria and Roma.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 mi · 23 min

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 26 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight left

    2245 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto CR 924

    1.4 km · 2 min · CR 924

  5. 5

    Continue on North Flores Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Flores Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    1931 ft · 25 sec · East 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    2666 ft · 37 sec · West 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Continue on United States Highway 83

    7.7 mi · 9 min · United States Highway 83

  9. 9

    Continue on East Grant Street

    4.7 mi · 6 min · East Grant Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Garcia Street

    1113 ft · 24 sec · Garcia Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Bravo Boulevard

    92 m · 14 sec · East Bravo Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Grant Street

    10 m · 1 sec · North Grant Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Gloria and Roma.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 83
7.75 mi · 16%
East Grant Street
4.7 mi · 10%
North Flores Street
1.31 mi · 3%
CR 924
0.89 mi · 2%
West 2nd Street
0.51 mi · 1%
East 2nd Street
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Continue straight

14.8 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
37.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rio Grande City
00h 27m from La Gloria
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving La Gloria and Mostly Sunny near Roma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from La Gloria to Roma?

The road trip is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Rio Grande City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from La Gloria and 25.6 miles from Roma.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.35 one way or $12.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around La Gloria and Mostly Sunny near Roma.

Stop Ideas Near Rio Grande City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rio Grande City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rio Grande City.

BUS

McAllen, Texas

61 mi away
1501 West US Hwy 83 Business
BUS

Harlingen, Texas

114 mi away
215 E. Monroe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Gloria and Roma. Straight-line distance: 37.52 mi (60.38 km).

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#1 La Gloria

La Gloria is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates26.7200600, -98.5214100
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
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#2 Roma

City in Starr County, Texas, United States of America

Population11,476
Coordinates26.4050600, -99.0158600
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Start: FM 1017 (-98.521413, 26.719985)
End: US 83 (-99.015846, 26.405067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.36 L · about $6.35
Round trip
$12.70
3.36 gal · 12.72 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $6.35 $12.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.14 $14.29
Premium $4.59 $7.71 $15.43
Diesel $3.99 $6.71 $13.42

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between La Gloria and Roma. The current time is 04:27:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.