How far is Weslaco, TX from Bastrop, TX?
The driving distance from Weslaco, TX to Bastrop, TX is about 307.4 miles (494.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 276.1 miles (444.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 00m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weslaco and Bastrop.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weslaco and Bastrop.
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Start on the route
18 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Texas Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Texas Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Expressway 83
2799 ft · 56 sec · West Expressway 83
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 2 West, US 83 West
1237 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto McAllen
10.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
21.8 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
57.1 mi · 1 hr
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Keep slight right
70.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street
11.1 mi · 15 min · Nueces Street
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Turn right onto King David Drive
31.8 mi · 39 min · King David Drive
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street
71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Helena Road
8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road
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Turn straight onto State Highway 80
23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80
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Continue on South Nixon Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 80 North
30.5 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North
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Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 86
20.7 mi · 27 min · Farm-to-Market Road 86
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 20
13.3 mi · 17 min · Farm-to-Market Road 20
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Turn right onto State Highway 71 West
1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 71 West
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 21 East, TX 71 East
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1933 ft · 25 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 150 East: Hasler Boulevard, Childers Street
1172 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 71 West
659 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 71 West
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Continue on State Highway 71 West
1.3 km · 2 min · State Highway 71 West
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
1 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Weslaco and Bastrop.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 69C North
Keep slight right
70.2 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Weslaco and Sunny near Bastrop.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Weslaco to Bastrop?
The road trip is about 307.4 miles (494.7 km) and usually takes 06h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
George West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.1 miles from Weslaco and 153.3 miles from Bastrop.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 276.1 miles (444.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.00 one way or $82.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Weslaco and Sunny near Bastrop.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weslaco and Bastrop. Straight-line distance: 276.07 mi (444.29 km).
#1 Weslaco
The largest city in Hidalgo County, Texas.
| Population | 43,273 |
| Coordinates | 26.1595200, -97.9908400 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bastrop
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 9,743 |
| Coordinates | 30.1104900, -97.3152700 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bastrop (-97.31527, 30.11049)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 495 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
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 | $41.00 | $82.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.13 | $92.27 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $49.81 | $99.62 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $43.32 | $86.65 |
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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