How far is it from Alton, TX, to La Escondida, TX, ?

The distance between Alton, TX, and La Escondida, TX, is 44 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Alton, TX, to La Escondida, TX, ?

The drive from Alton, TX, to La Escondida, TX, takes approximately 1 h by car.

What is the best route from Alton, TX, to La Escondida, TX, ?

The fastest route from Alton, TX, to La Escondida, TX, covers 44 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.

Which direction is La Escondida, TX from Alton, TX?

La Escondida, TX lies roughly to the west of Alton, TX.

Which roads does the route from Alton, TX to La Escondida, TX follow?

The drive from Alton, TX to La Escondida, TX mainly follows I 2.

Which towns do you pass between Alton, TX and La Escondida, TX?

Towns on the route from Alton, TX to La Escondida, TX include McAllen, Palmview, Penitas, Sullivan City, Rio Grande City.

Are there charging stations between Alton, TX and La Escondida, TX?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Alton, TX to La Escondida, TX, including Embassy Suites by Hilton McAllen Convention Center - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Hacienda Ford (150 kW); HYUNDAIOFPHARR HYUNDAICUSTOMER (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 18.

Alton, TX La Escondida, TX

Distance: 44 miDuration: 1 h

Driving from Alton, TX to La Escondida, TX takes about 1 h via I 2; US 83. The distance is 44 mi. The straight-line distance is 36 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Alton, TX, Palmview, TX, Olivia Lopez de Gutierrez, TX, La Escondida, TX. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 44 mi

1 Depart straight 18 yd
2 Turn right onto South Chicago Street 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Main Avenue 1 mi
4 Turn left 5 mi
5 Turn right onto West Tom Landry Street 2 mi
6 Turn right onto West Expressway 83 1 mi
7 Take ramp slightly left 1 mi
8 Merge slightly left 31 mi

9 Continue straight onto East Main Street 2 mi
10 Continue straight onto East 2nd Street 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto West 2nd Street 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto United States Highway 83 4 mi
13 Turn right onto Hernandez Road 1 mi
14 Turn left 123 yd
15 Arrive left

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The return trip from La Escondida, TX to Alton, TX covers roughly the same distance, 44 mi.

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Charging points along the way

18 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 33 mi

Embassy Suites by Hilton McAllen Convention Center - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 800 Convention Center Blvd., McAllen, TX, 78501250 kW
Hacienda FordCCS · 3010 W University Dr, Edinburg, TX, 78539150 kW
HYUNDAIOFPHARR HYUNDAICUSTOMERCCS, CHAdeMO · 1605 I-2, Pharr, TX, 78577150 kW
Sames Ford McAllenCCS, Type1 · 1400 E Expressway 83, McAllen, TX, 78503150 kW
South Texas Buick GMCCCS · 4220 W EXPRESSWAY 83, MCALLEN, TX, 78501150 kW

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La Escondida, TX → Palmview, TX36 mi · 45 min La Escondida, TX → La Chuparosa, TX5 mi · 10 min La Escondida, TX → Palmview South, TX38 mi · 50 min La Escondida, TX → El Quiote, TX4 mi · 10 min La Escondida, TX → Barrera, TX4 mi · 10 min La Escondida, TX → Donna, TX60 mi · 1 h 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 3, 2026.

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How far is it from Alton, TX, {fromState} to La Escondida, TX, {toState}?: The distance between Alton, TX, {fromState} and La Escondida, TX, {toState} is 44 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Alton, TX, {fromState} to La Escondida, TX, {toState}?: The drive from Alton, TX, {fromState} to La Escondida, TX, {toState} takes approximately 1 h by car.
What is the best route from Alton, TX, {fromState} to La Escondida, TX, {toState}?: The fastest route from Alton, TX, {fromState} to La Escondida, TX, {toState} covers 44 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.
Which direction is La Escondida, TX from Alton, TX?: La Escondida, TX lies roughly to the west of Alton, TX.
Which roads does the route from Alton, TX to La Escondida, TX follow?: The drive from Alton, TX to La Escondida, TX mainly follows I 2.
Which towns do you pass between Alton, TX and La Escondida, TX?: Towns on the route from Alton, TX to La Escondida, TX include McAllen, Palmview, Penitas, Sullivan City, Rio Grande City.
Are there charging stations between Alton, TX and La Escondida, TX?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Alton, TX to La Escondida, TX, including Embassy Suites by Hilton McAllen Convention Center - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Hacienda Ford (150 kW); HYUNDAIOFPHARR HYUNDAICUSTOMER (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 18.

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