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

The driving distance from Port Isabel, TX to Los Indios, TX is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.52 mi
00h 55m
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
46.52 mi
Kilometers
74.87 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Los Indios
Sun, Apr 19, 9:37 AM CDT
Return by in Port Isabel
Sun, Apr 19, 10:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Isabel
2026-04-19T08:42
Arrive Los Indios
Sun, Apr 19, 9:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Isabel
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Olmito
TX

Census designated place

From Port Isabel
23.3 mi
00h 27m
To Los Indios
23.2 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Musina Street

    985 ft · 33 sec · South Musina Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Queen Isabella Boulevard

    741 ft · 23 sec · West Queen Isabella Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto State Highway 100

    1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 100

  4. 4

    Turn left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 550

    936 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 550

    14 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 550

    3.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 550

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I-169, TX 550 Toll

    1.5 km · 59 sec · I-169, TX 550 Toll

  10. 10

    Continue on Interstate 169

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Interstate 169

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Expressway

    2.2 mi · 2 min · North Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on U.S. Highway 77

    9 mi · 10 min · U.S. Highway 77

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 509: Paso Real Highway

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West Expressway 83

    639 ft · 20 sec · West Expressway 83

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Helen Moore Road

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Helen Moore Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Military Highway

    2874 ft · 54 sec · Military Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Robertson Street

    1039 ft · 46 sec · Robertson Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Robertson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
9.03 mi · 19%
Helen Moore Road
8.51 mi · 18%
State Highway 550
5.55 mi · 12%
Interstate 169
3.56 mi · 8%
North Expressway
2.22 mi · 5%
State Highway 100
1.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

14.1 mi · 00h 15m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
33.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olmito
00h 27m from Port Isabel
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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 Port Isabel and 23.2 miles from Los Indios.

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 13.2 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 4:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.20 one way or $12.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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

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910 E 7th St, Brownsville, TX 78520
Rating 4.6/5 9 reviews Bail bonds service,City courthouse,City Hall,Sheriff's department
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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 Port Isabel and Los Indios. Straight-line distance: 33.34 mi (53.65 km).

Port Isabel

#1 Port Isabel

City in Cameron County, Texas, United States

Population6,226
Coordinates26.0734100, -97.2085800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Los Indios

#2 Los Indios

Town of the United States

Population1,058
Coordinates26.0492400, -97.7449900
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Isabel (-97.20858, 26.07341)
End: Los Indios (-97.74499, 26.04924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.21 L · about $6.20
Round trip
$12.40
3.28 gal · 12.42 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $6.20 $12.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.97 $13.95
Premium $4.59 $7.53 $15.06
Diesel $3.99 $6.55 $13.10

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 Port Isabel and Los Indios. The current time is 08:42:08.

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.