How far is Los Indios, TX from Port Isabel, TX?

The driving distance from Los Indios, TX to Port Isabel, TX is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
38.77 mi
00h 51m
Flight
33.34 mi
53.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.34 mi
Kilometers
53.65 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.77 mi
Kilometers
62.4 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Isabel
Sun, Apr 19, 10:58 AM CDT
Return by in Los Indios
Sun, Apr 19, 11:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Los Indios
2026-04-19T10:06
Arrive Port Isabel
Sun, Apr 19, 10:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Los Indios
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
Olmito
TX

Census designated place

From Los Indios
23.3 mi
00h 25m
To Port Isabel
15.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph N
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Los Indios and Port Isabel.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Los Indios and Port Isabel.

  1. 1

    Start on Robertson Street

    1039 ft · 48 sec · Robertson Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Military Highway

    2874 ft · 56 sec · Military Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Expressway 83

    792 ft · 16 sec · West Expressway 83

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69E South, US 77, US 83

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77

    9 mi · 10 min · U.S. Highway 77

  7. 7

    Continue on North Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Interstate 169

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Interstate 169

  9. 9

    Continue on I-169, TX 550 Toll

    1.3 km · 52 sec · I-169, TX 550 Toll

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 550

    3.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 550

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1123 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Brownsville-Port Isabel Highway

    14.1 mi · 16 min · Brownsville-Port Isabel Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Highway 100

    1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 100

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto West Queen Isabella Boulevard

    779 ft · 24 sec · West Queen Isabella Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Musina Street

    865 ft · 25 sec · South Musina Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Musina Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Indios and Port Isabel.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brownsville-Port Isabel Highway
14.1 mi · 36%
U.S. Highway 77
8.98 mi · 23%
Interstate 169
3.71 mi · 10%
State Highway 550
3.69 mi · 10%
North Expressway
2.09 mi · 5%
I-169, TX 550 Toll
1.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Brownsville-Port Isabel Highway

Merge slight left onto Brownsville-Port Isabel Highway

14.1 mi · 00h 16m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
33.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olmito
00h 25m from Los Indios
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Los Indios and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Port Isabel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Los Indios to Port Isabel?

The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Olmito is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from Los Indios and 15.5 miles from Port Isabel.

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

The direct path is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.18 one way or $10.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Los Indios and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Port Isabel.

Stop Ideas Near Olmito

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Olmito and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bad Boyz Bail Bonds
Practical stop 7.9 mi away

Bad Boyz Bail Bonds

Brownsville , TX
910 E 7th St, Brownsville, TX 78520
Rating 4.6/5 9 reviews Bail bonds service,City courthouse,City Hall,Sheriff's department
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

San Benito Animal Control

San Benito , TX
401 N Sam Houston Blvd, San Benito, TX 78586
Rating 1.3/5 13 reviews City government office
Brownsville Municipal Court
Nearby stop 8.3 mi away

Brownsville Municipal Court

Brownsville , TX
1034 E Levee St, Brownsville, TX 78520
Rating 2.7/5 18 reviews City courthouse,Courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Olmito.

BUS

Brownsville, Texas

14 mi away
1134 E. St. Charles Street
BUS

Harlingen, Texas

25 mi away
215 E. Monroe Ave.
BUS

McAllen, Texas

73 mi away
1501 West US Hwy 83 Business

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Los Indios and Port Isabel. Straight-line distance: 33.34 mi (53.65 km).

Los Indios

#1 Los Indios

Town of the United States

Population1,058
Coordinates26.0492400, -97.7449900
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Port Isabel

#2 Port Isabel

City in Cameron County, Texas, United States

Population6,226
Coordinates26.0734100, -97.2085800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Robertson Street (-97.745038, 26.049239)
End: South Musina Street (-97.208629, 26.073379)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.18 L · about $5.18
Round trip
$10.35
2.74 gal · 10.36 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.18 $10.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.83 $11.65
Premium $4.59 $6.29 $12.58
Diesel $3.99 $5.47 $10.94

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Los Indios and Port Isabel. The current time is 10:06:56.

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.