Origin
Primera, TX
Late night in Primera on Sunday
Local time
5:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Primera, TX to Orason Acres Colonia, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 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
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Primera, TX
Heber Vazquez
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 85 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
$3.84 one way
$7.68 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.54 | $9.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Orason Acres Colonia, TX
Late night in Orason Acres Colonia on Sunday
Local time
5:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°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
3 degrees cooler 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
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 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.
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 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
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. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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