Harlingen to Texas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

278.9 miles 448.9 km · straight line
348.7 miles estimated 561.1 km · driving distance
7h 1min estimated drive time
$34 - $41 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
37° NE bearing direction

How far is Harlingen from Texas City?

The distance from Harlingen to Texas City is 278.9 miles (448.9 km) as the crow flies. Texas City is located NE of Harlingen. By car, the driving distance is approximately 348.7 miles, taking about 7h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Harlingen and Texas City. 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 Harlingen to Texas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 1min $34 - $41 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 25min $28–$52* Budget
Train ~6h 40min $42–$122* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Harlingen & Texas City

Quick Facts

Harlingen
26.19°N, 97.70°W
America/Chicago
12m elevation
Texas City
29.38°N, 94.90°W
America/Chicago
3m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 93 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 89.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients