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Trip from Primera, TX to Orason Acres Colonia, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

33m

Distance

25.4 mi

41 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Primera, TX, TX

Primera, TX

Heber Vazquez

Downtown Orason Acres Colonia, TX, TX

Orason Acres Colonia, TX

Jeff Stapleton

Trip Overview

This straightforward 25.4-mile drive from Primera, TX, to Orason Acres Colonia, TX, will take you about 33 minutes, making it an easy addition to your day. Primarily utilizing U.S. Highway 77 and Texas State Highway 100, with a segment on West Ocean Boulevard, this route is focused on efficient travel. With a fuel cost estimate of around $4, it's an economical choice for a short journey. Since it's such a quick trip, it’s perfect as a day trip, allowing you flexibility in your schedule. Both your origin and destination are situated within the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent landscape throughout.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
U.S. Highway 77 12.5 mi 14m
Texas State Highway 100 4.2 mi 5m
West Ocean Boulevard 3 mi 4m
Wilson Road 2.3 mi 3m
State Highway 100 1.3 mi 1m
Stuart Place Road 1 mi 2m
Tract 43 Road 0.5 mi <1m
North Expressway 77 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: U.S. Highway 77 — 12.5 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Primera, TX and Orason Acres Colonia, TX.

1

Start on Primera Road

23 ft · 2 sec · Primera Road
2

Turn right onto CR 3195

1.0 mi · 2 min · Stuart Place Road
3

Turn left onto FM 2994

2.3 mi · 3 min · Wilson Road
4

Turn right onto North Expressway 77

0.2 mi · 19 sec · North Expressway 77
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec
6

Merge onto I 69E; US 77

12 mi · 14 min · U.S. Highway 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 14 Toward TX 100, FM 1421: South Padre Island Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn left onto TX 100

1.3 mi · 1 min · State Highway 100
9

Continue on TX 100

4.2 mi · 5 min · Texas State Highway 100
10

Continue on TX 100

3.0 mi · 4 min · West Ocean Boulevard
11

Turn left onto Tract 43 Road

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Tract 43 Road
12

Arrive at destination

Tract 43 Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 3195 / Stuart Place Road

Turn right onto CR 3195 / Stuart Place Road

Navigation decision point

4
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | FM 2994 / Wilson Road

Turn left onto FM 2994 / Wilson Road

Navigation decision point

4
3.3 mi into trip | ~5m in | North Expressway 77

Turn right onto North Expressway 77

Navigation decision point

5
3.6 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 69E; US 77 / U.S. Highway 77

Merge onto I 69E; US 77 / U.S. Highway 77

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
16.1 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the exit toward TX 100, FM 1421: South Padre Island

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 14 Toward TX 100, FM 1421: South Padre Island

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.48 one way

$6.96 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.89 $3.89 $7.77
premium $4.23 $4.23 $8.45
diesel $4.80 $4.80 $9.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.6 0 $2.67 $1.22
Efficient EV 6.4 0 $2.22 $1.02
EV Truck/SUV 10.2 0 $3.56 $1.63

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Jul 14, 2026

Origin

Primera, TX

Morning in Primera on Sunday

Local time

10:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Partly Cloudy

SSE 9 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 14 at 12:33AM CDT until July 14 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 13 at 11:37PM CDT until July 14 at 1:30AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Destination

Orason Acres Colonia, TX

Morning in Orason Acres Colonia on Sunday

Local time

10:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Partly Cloudy

SSE 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 14 at 12:33AM CDT until July 14 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 13 at 11:37PM CDT until July 14 at 1:30AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

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

33m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 approximately 71% of this route. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 12.5 miles on U.S. Highway 77, offering a chance for steady progress. The journey is designed for straightforward transit rather than winding scenic exploration. As you transition between U.S. Highway 77 and Texas State Highway 100, the character of the road remains largely consistent, emphasizing efficient movement.

71% 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: 12.5 mi on U.S. Highway 77.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Highway 77 and Texas State Highway 100. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 3195 / Stuart Place Road.

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 33m drive. You will face about 8 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 (CR 3195 / Stuart Place Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (FM 2994 / Wilson Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (North Expressway 77): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

65 ft 20 ft

Total Climb

52 ft

Total Descent

74 ft

Highest Point

65 ft

~9.1 mi in

Elevation Range

45 ft

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 Primera, TX to Orason Acres Colonia, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 1421: South Padre Island along the way.

Fm 1421: South Padre Island

16.1 mi in | ~20m

About the Cities

Starting in Primera, TX

Full guide →

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 33m. Total distance: 25.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.5 miles on U.S. Highway 77. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 (CR 3195 / Stuart Place Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (FM 2994 / Wilson Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (North Expressway 77): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Orason Acres Colonia, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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