How far is Pharr, TX from Edinburg, TX?

The driving distance from Pharr, TX to Edinburg, TX is about 9 miles (14.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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
9.01 mi
00h 12m
Flight
7.49 mi
12.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.49 mi
Kilometers
12.06 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.01 mi
Kilometers
14.5 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edinburg
Thu, Oct 15, 1:01 PM CDT
Return by in Pharr
Thu, Oct 15, 1:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pharr
2026-10-15T12:48
Arrive Edinburg
Thu, Oct 15, 1:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pharr
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
Lopezville
TX

Census designated place

From Pharr
4.5 mi
00h 06m
To Edinburg
4.5 mi
00h 06m

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
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 Pharr and Edinburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    44 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Cage Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Cage Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 69C North, US 281 North

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Texas 107: University Drive

    1299 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto South Expressway 281

    896 ft · 33 sec · South Expressway 281

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East University Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · East University Drive

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North 12th Avenue

    117 m · 14 sec · North 12th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East McIntyre Street

    760 ft · 22 sec · East McIntyre Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North 10th Avenue

    57 m · 9 sec · North 10th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left

    58 m · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pharr 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
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
133.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69C North
6.07 mi · 67%
North Cage Boulevard
1.27 mi · 14%
East University Drive
0.93 mi · 10%
Texas 107
0.25 mi · 3%
South Expressway 281
0.17 mi · 2%
East McIntyre Street
0.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 69C North

Take the ramp straight toward I 69C North, US 281 North

6.07 mi · 00h 07m

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 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
7.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lopezville
00h 06m from Pharr
Leave By
8:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pharr and Sunny near Edinburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9 miles (14.5 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Lopezville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Pharr and 4.5 miles from Edinburg.

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

The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 8:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.23 one way or $2.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lopezville

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 Lopezville and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Hidalgo
Scenic stop 11.9 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
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.6 mi away

First Vehicle Services

Mission , TX
609 N Canal Ave, Mission, TX 78572
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Auto repair shop
City of Edinburg Parks & Recreation Department
Meeting point 1.9 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 4.3 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 Lopezville.

BUS

McAllen, Texas

9 mi away
1501 West US Hwy 83 Business
BUS

Harlingen, Texas

47 mi away
215 E. Monroe Ave.
BUS

Brownsville, Texas

76 mi away
1134 E. St. Charles Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pharr and Edinburg. Straight-line distance: 7.49 mi (12.06 km).

Pharr

#1 Pharr

The most populous city in Hidalgo County, Texas.

Population79,513
Coordinates26.1948000, -98.1836200
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Edinburg

#2 Edinburg

The most populous city in Hidalgo County, Texas.

Population102,374
Coordinates26.3017400, -98.1633400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Pharr (-98.18362, 26.1948)
End: Edinburg (-98.16334, 26.30174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.2 L · about $1.23
Round trip
$2.46
0.64 gal · 2.4 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $1.23 $2.46
Mid-grade $4.35 $1.39 $2.78
Premium $4.72 $1.51 $3.02
Diesel $5.78 $1.85 $3.70

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 Pharr and Edinburg. The current time is 12:48:52.

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.