How far is Mission, TX from Edinburg, TX?

The driving distance from Mission, TX to Edinburg, TX is about 16.2 miles (26 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.14 mi
00h 24m
Flight
11.66 mi
18.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.66 mi
Kilometers
18.76 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.14 mi
Kilometers
25.98 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edinburg
Thu, Oct 15, 2:07 PM CDT
Return by in Mission
Thu, Oct 15, 2:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mission
2026-10-15T13:42
Arrive Edinburg
Thu, Oct 15, 2:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mission
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Alton North (historical)
TX

City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States of America

From Mission
8.1 mi
00h 12m
To Edinburg
8.1 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph ESE
Destination
93°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mission and Edinburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mission and Edinburg.

  1. 1

    Start on East Tom Landry Street

    41 m · 6 sec · East Tom Landry Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Conway Avenue

    6.9 mi · 10 min · North Conway Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 10th Avenue

    65 m · 8 sec · North 10th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    58 m · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mission and Edinburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Conway Avenue
16 mi · 99%
North 10th Avenue
0.04 mi
East Tom Landry Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

North Conway Avenue

Continue straight

9.12 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
11.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alton North (historical)
00h 12m from Mission
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mission and Sunny near Edinburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mission to Edinburg?

The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Alton North (historical) is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Mission and 8.1 miles from Edinburg.

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

The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mission and Sunny near Edinburg.

Stop Ideas Near Alton North (historical)

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 Alton North (historical) and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Hidalgo
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

City of Hidalgo

Hidalgo , TX
Ramon Ayala Dr, Hidalgo, TX 78557
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Local government office,Local historic archive
Mc Allen Animal Control
Practical stop 7.3 mi away

Mc Allen Animal Control

McAllen , TX
1601 N Bicentennial Blvd, McAllen, TX 78501
Rating 3.7/5 15 reviews Animal control service,City government office
City of Edinburg Parks & Recreation Department
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

City of Edinburg Parks & Recreation Department

Edinburg , TX
315 E Palm Dr, Edinburg, TX 78539
Rating 4.4/5 78 reviews City government office
Triple City Bingo
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

Triple City Bingo

San Juan , TX
301 E Expressway 83, San Juan, TX 78589
Rating 4.4/5 179 reviews Bingo hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alton North (historical).

BUS

McAllen, Texas

12 mi away
1501 West US Hwy 83 Business
BUS

Harlingen, Texas

62 mi away
215 E. Monroe Ave.
BUS

Brownsville, Texas

92 mi away
1134 E. St. Charles Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mission and Edinburg. Straight-line distance: 11.66 mi (18.76 km).

Mission

#1 Mission

A city in Hidalgo County, Texas.

Population84,496
Coordinates26.2159100, -98.3252900
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Edinburg

#2 Edinburg

The most populous city in Hidalgo County, Texas.

Population102,374
Coordinates26.3017400, -98.1633400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Mission (-98.32529, 26.21591)
End: Edinburg (-98.16334, 26.30174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.16 L · about $2.19
Round trip
$4.38
1.14 gal · 4.32 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $2.19 $4.38
Mid-grade $4.35 $2.48 $4.96
Premium $4.72 $2.69 $5.38
Diesel $5.78 $3.29 $6.58

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Mission and Edinburg. The current time is 13:42:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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