How far is Orason Acres Colonia, TX from San Benito, TX?
The driving distance from Orason Acres Colonia, TX to San Benito, TX is about 14.3 miles (23 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Town in Cameron County, Texas
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orason Acres Colonia and San Benito.
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Start on Tract 43 Road
2879 ft · 57 sec · Tract 43 Road
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Turn right onto East Ocean Boulevard
3 mi · 4 min · East Ocean Boulevard
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Continue on Texas State Highway 100
4.2 mi · 5 min · Texas State Highway 100
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Continue on State Highway 100
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 100
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Turn right onto North Frontage Road
791 ft · 16 sec · North Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1465 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77
4.1 mi · 5 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 345, FM 2520: Sam Houston Boulevard, Ratliff Street
1312 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto East Expressway 83
129 m · 12 sec · East Expressway 83
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Turn right onto South Sam Houston Boulevard
2677 ft · 59 sec · South Sam Houston Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Stenger Street
4 m · 1 sec · East Stenger Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Stenger Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orason Acres Colonia and San Benito.
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.
Texas State Highway 100
Continue on Texas State Highway 100
4.15 mi · 00h 05m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orason Acres Colonia to San Benito?
The road trip is about 14.3 miles (23 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Rancho Viejo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Orason Acres Colonia and 7.1 miles from San Benito.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.89 one way or $3.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Rancho Viejo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orason Acres Colonia and San Benito. Straight-line distance: 12.26 mi (19.73 km).
#1 Orason Acres Colonia
Orason Acres Colonia is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 26.0773000, -97.4433200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Benito
In Cameron County, Texas, USA, San Benito is a town.
| Population | 24,085 |
| Coordinates | 26.1325800, -97.6311000 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Sam Houston Boulevard (-97.631148, 26.132589)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.13 | $4.25 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.00 | $3.99 |
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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