How far is Orason Acres Colonia, TX from Harlingen, TX?

The driving distance from Orason Acres Colonia, TX to Harlingen, TX is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Road
20.58 mi
00h 29m
Flight
17.53 mi
28.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.53 mi
Kilometers
28.21 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.58 mi
Kilometers
33.12 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harlingen
Sun, Apr 19, 6:13 AM CDT
Return by in Orason Acres Colonia
Sun, Apr 19, 6:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orason Acres Colonia
2026-04-19T05:44
Arrive Harlingen
Sun, Apr 19, 6:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Orason Acres Colonia
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Green Valley Farms
TX

In Cameron County, Texas, USA, Palm Valley is a town.

From Orason Acres Colonia
10.2 mi
00h 14m
To Harlingen
10.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 20 mph NNE
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Orason Acres Colonia and Harlingen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orason Acres Colonia and Harlingen.

  1. 1

    Start on Tract 43 Road

    2879 ft · 57 sec · Tract 43 Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Ocean Boulevard

    3 mi · 4 min · East Ocean Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Texas State Highway 100

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Texas State Highway 100

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 100

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 100

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Frontage Road

    791 ft · 16 sec · North Frontage Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    1465 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77

    7.4 mi · 8 min · U.S. Highway 77

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 801 West, Loop 499 East: Valley International Airport, Ed Carey Drive, New Hampshire Street

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South Expressway 83

    2255 ft · 49 sec · South Expressway 83

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Ed Carey Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Ed Carey Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Business 77

    2976 ft · 52 sec · Business 77

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto South Commerce Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Commerce Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Commerce Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orason Acres Colonia and Harlingen.

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
7.45 mi · 36%
Texas State Highway 100
4.15 mi · 20%
East Ocean Boulevard
3 mi · 15%
South Commerce Street
1.34 mi · 7%
State Highway 100
1.22 mi · 6%
North Ed Carey Drive
1 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Highway 77

Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77

7.45 mi · 00h 08m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
17.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green Valley Farms
00h 14m from Orason Acres Colonia
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Orason Acres Colonia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Harlingen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orason Acres Colonia to Harlingen?

The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Green Valley Farms is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Orason Acres Colonia and 10.4 miles from Harlingen.

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

The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.76 one way or $5.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Orason Acres Colonia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Harlingen.

Stop Ideas Near Green Valley Farms

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 Green Valley Farms and the surrounding midpoint area.
Harlingen City Recreation Department
Scenic stop 9 mi away

Harlingen City Recreation Department

Harlingen , TX
502 E Tyler Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550
Rating 3.9/5 8 reviews Park
Bad Boyz Bail Bonds
Practical stop 14.2 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
Harlingen City
Meeting point 9.1 mi away

Harlingen City

Harlingen , TX
118 E Tyler Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550
Rating 3.2/5 9 reviews City government office
Brownsville Municipal Court
Nearby stop 14.6 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 Green Valley Farms.

BUS

Harlingen, Texas

15 mi away
215 E. Monroe Ave.
BUS

Brownsville, Texas

25 mi away
1134 E. St. Charles Street
BUS

McAllen, Texas

68 mi away
1501 West US Hwy 83 Business

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orason Acres Colonia and Harlingen. Straight-line distance: 17.53 mi (28.21 km).

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#1 Orason Acres Colonia

Orason Acres Colonia is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates26.0773000, -97.4433200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Harlingen

#2 Harlingen

The most populous city in Cameron County, Texas.

Population65,176
Coordinates26.1906300, -97.6961000
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: (-97.443338, 26.076348)
End: South Commerce Street (-97.696114, 26.190669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.75 L · about $2.76
Round trip
$5.52
1.46 gal · 5.5 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.76 $5.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.10 $6.21
Premium $4.59 $3.35 $6.70
Diesel $3.99 $2.91 $5.83

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 Orason Acres Colonia and Harlingen. The current time is 05:44:33.

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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.