Origin
Donna, TX
Late night in Donna on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
95°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Donna, TX to Mission, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
20.1 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Donna, TX
Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE
Mission, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Donna and Mission, Texas, you are facing a quick 19.9-mile journey across the Great Plains region. Expect the drive to take roughly 27 minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. You will primarily navigate via local thoroughfares like Hooks Avenue, North Main Street, and West Expressway 83 rather than relying on long-haul highways. With a fuel budget of only $3, this is an incredibly economical transit that requires no overnight stops. It is a straightforward, practical connection for anyone needing to move across this part of the state without the hassle of a long-distance haul.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 2 | 16.2 mi | 18m |
| South Conway Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Expressway 83 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Expressway 83 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Hooks Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Doherty Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 9th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 2
— 16.2 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Donna, TX and Mission, TX.
1
Start on South 11th Street
22 ft
·
8 sec
·
South 11th Street
2
Turn left onto US 83 Bus
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Hooks Avenue
3
Turn right onto Spur 433
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
4
Turn left onto West Expressway 83
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
West Expressway 83
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 2 West, US 83 West
6
Merge onto I 2; US 83
16 mi
·
18 min
·
I 2; US 83
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 136
Toward FM 1016, TX 107: Conway Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn straight onto East Expressway 83
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Expressway 83
9
Turn right onto TX 107
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Conway Avenue
10
Turn right onto US 83 Bus
381 ft
·
11 sec
·
East 9th Street
11
Turn left onto Doherty Avenue
421 ft
·
23 sec
·
Doherty Avenue
12
Turn left onto US 83 Bus
246 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Tom Landry Street
13
Arrive at destination
US 83 Bus
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 83 Bus / Hooks Avenue
Turn left onto US 83 Bus / Hooks Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Spur 433 / North Main Street
Turn right onto Spur 433 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Expressway 83
Turn left onto West Expressway 83
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 2; US 83
Merge onto I 2; US 83
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
18 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward FM 1016, TX 107: Conway Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 136
Toward FM 1016, TX 107: Conway Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.04 one way
$6.07 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.32 | $6.65 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Mission, TX
Late night in Mission on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
96°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This 19.9-mile transit is defined by its turn-heavy, local nature rather than high-speed interstate cruising. Since the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a drive that keeps you engaged with intersections and local traffic patterns. You won't encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches on this route, as the focus is entirely on maneuvering through the local road network. Navigating Hooks Avenue and North Main Street requires more attention than a standard freeway drive, so keep your focus on the road. The experience is best characterized as an functional, urban-adjacent drive that prioritizes connectivity over scenic open-road cruising.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.2 mi on I 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 2 and South Conway Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 83 Bus / Hooks Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 83 Bus / Hooks Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Spur 433 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (West Expressway 83): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
142 ft
87 ft
Total Climb
82 ft
Total Descent
31 ft
Highest Point
142 ft
~20.1 mi in
Elevation Range
55 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Donna, TX to Mission, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 1016 along the way.
Fm 1016
18 mi in
|
~22m
About the Cities
Starting in Donna, TX
Full guide →Arriving in Mission, TX
Full guide →Founded 1910
Mission is a city in the South Texas Plains.
Top landmarks
- • Border Theater — historic place in Mission, Hidalgo County, Texas
- • First Lift Station — building in Mission, Hidalgo County, Texas
- • La Lomita Chapel — historic place in Mission, Hidalgo County, Texas
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 20.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.2 miles on I 2. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 83 Bus / Hooks Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Spur 433 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (West Expressway 83): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mission, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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