Origin
Orason Acres Colonia, TX
Late night in Orason Acres Colonia on Sunday
Local time
2:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orason Acres Colonia, TX to San Benito, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
14.3 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orason Acres Colonia, TX
Jeff Stapleton
San Benito, TX
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Trip Overview
This short, 14.3-mile drive from Orason Acres Colonia, TX to San Benito, TX takes about 19 minutes and is an ideal day trip. You'll primarily be on Texas State Highway 100 and U.S. Highway 77, with a brief portion on East Ocean Boulevard. The route is mostly highway, making it a straightforward journey. With a low estimated fuel cost of just $2, this is an economical option for a quick excursion. Both your starting point and destination are within the Great Plains region, so you can expect a consistent landscape throughout. This trip is perfect for a spontaneous outing or when you need to cover a short distance efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Texas State Highway 100 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| U.S. Highway 77 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| East Ocean Boulevard | 3 mi | 4m |
| State Highway 100 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Tract 43 Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Sam Houston Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Frontage Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Expressway 83 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Texas State Highway 100
— 4.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orason Acres Colonia, TX and San Benito, TX.
1
Start on Tract 43 Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Tract 43 Road
2
Turn right onto TX 100
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
East Ocean Boulevard
3
Continue on TX 100
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Texas State Highway 100
4
Continue on TX 100
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 100
5
Turn right onto North Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Frontage Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
7
Merge onto I 69E; US 77; US 83
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 19B
Toward TX 345, FM 2520: Sam Houston Boulevard, Ratliff Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto East Expressway 83
422 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Expressway 83
10
Turn right onto TX 345
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
South Sam Houston Boulevard
11
Turn right onto East Stenger Street
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Stenger Street
12
Arrive at destination
East Stenger Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 14.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TX 100 / East Ocean Boulevard
Turn right onto TX 100 / East Ocean Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
8.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
North Frontage Road
Turn right onto North Frontage Road
Navigation decision point
5
9.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 69E; US 77; US 83 / U.S. Highway 77
Merge onto I 69E; US 77; US 83 / U.S. Highway 77
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
13.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward TX 345, FM 2520: Sam Houston Boulevard, Ratliff Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19B
Toward TX 345, FM 2520: Sam Houston Boulevard,...
4
14.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
East Stenger Street
Turn right onto East Stenger Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.16 one way
$4.32 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.55 | $5.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
San Benito, TX
Late night in San Benito on Sunday
Local time
2:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
90°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
2 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
19m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for about 67% of this route. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.2 miles on Texas State Highway 100. While much of the journey will feel like a steady cruise on main arteries like U.S. Highway 77, you'll also navigate some local road segments. The character of the drive is generally uncomplicated, designed for efficient travel between these two Texas locations. It's less about winding country roads and more about getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on Texas State Highway 100.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Texas State Highway 100 and U.S. Highway 77. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near TX 100 / East Ocean Boulevard.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (TX 100 / East Ocean Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (North Frontage Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles (I 69E; US 77; US 83 / U.S. Highway 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 14.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.2 miles on Texas State Highway 100. 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: at 0.5 miles (TX 100 / East Ocean Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (North Frontage Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles (I 69E; US 77; US 83 / U.S. Highway 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at San Benito, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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