How far is Rio Grande City, TX from La Gloria, TX?
The driving distance from Rio Grande City, TX to La Gloria, TX is about 31 miles (49.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rio Grande City and La Gloria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rio Grande City and La Gloria.
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Start on North Britton Avenue
10 m · 7 sec · North Britton Avenue
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Continue on North Britton Avenue
125 m · 26 sec · North Britton Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2335 ft · 39 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Avasolo Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Avasolo Street
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Turn right onto North Flores Street
1 km · 1 min · North Flores Street
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Continue on CR 924
1 km · 1 min · CR 924
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 924
1288 ft · 31 sec · CR 924
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Turn left
28.2 mi · 50 min
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Turn right
59 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rio Grande City and La Gloria.
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.
Longest stretch
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28.2 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rio Grande City and Partly Sunny near La Gloria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rio Grande City to La Gloria?
The road trip is about 31 miles (49.9 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
La Puerta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Rio Grande City and 15.5 miles from La Gloria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 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 $4.12 one way or $8.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rio Grande City and Partly Sunny near La Gloria.
Stop Ideas Near La Puerta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Puerta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rio Grande City and La Gloria. Straight-line distance: 29.9 mi (48.12 km).
#1 Rio Grande City
City in Starr County, Texas, United States
| Population | 14,511 |
| Coordinates | 26.3797900, -98.8203000 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 La Gloria
La Gloria is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 26.7200600, -98.5214100 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Gloria (-98.52141, 26.72006)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.63 | $9.27 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.00 | $10.01 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
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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