Alton, Texas to San Benito: Road Trip Guide & Distance

43.6 miles 70.2 km · straight line
56.7 miles estimated 91.3 km · driving distance
1h 8min estimated drive time
$5 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
104° ESE bearing direction

How far is Alton, Texas from San Benito?

The distance from Alton, Texas to San Benito is 43.6 miles (70.2 km) as the crow flies. San Benito is located ESE of Alton, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 56.7 miles, taking about 1h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Alton, Texas and San Benito. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Alton, Texas to San Benito

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 8min $5 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 22min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Alton, Texas & San Benito

Quick Facts

Alton, Texas
26.29°N, 98.31°W
America/Chicago
49m elevation
San Benito
26.13°N, 97.63°W
America/Chicago
11m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 15 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 570.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients