How far is it from Rio Hondo, TX, to South Padre Island, TX, ?

The distance between Rio Hondo, TX, and South Padre Island, TX, is 36 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Rio Hondo, TX, to South Padre Island, TX, ?

The drive from Rio Hondo, TX, to South Padre Island, TX, takes approximately 1 h by car.

What is the best route from Rio Hondo, TX, to South Padre Island, TX, ?

The fastest route from Rio Hondo, TX, to South Padre Island, TX, covers 36 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.

Which direction is South Padre Island, TX from Rio Hondo, TX?

South Padre Island, TX lies roughly to the east of Rio Hondo, TX.

Which roads does the route from Rio Hondo, TX to South Padre Island, TX follow?

The drive from Rio Hondo, TX to South Padre Island, TX mainly follows FM 106.

Which towns do you pass between Rio Hondo, TX and South Padre Island, TX?

Towns on the route from Rio Hondo, TX to South Padre Island, TX include Port Isabel.

Are there charging stations between Rio Hondo, TX and South Padre Island, TX?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Rio Hondo, TX to South Padre Island, TX, including Schlitterbahn Resort South Padre Island - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Sames Ford Harlingen (150 kW); Country Inn & Suies by Radisson - Tesla Destination (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 11.

Rio Hondo, TX South Padre Island, TX

Distance: 36 miDuration: 1 h

Driving from Rio Hondo, TX to South Padre Island, TX takes about 1 h via FM 106. The distance is 36 mi. The straight-line distance is 27 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Los Fresnos, TX, South Padre Island, TX. Driving directions

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Driving directions13 · 36 mi

1 Depart right onto South Reynolds Street 75 yd
2 Turn right onto Colorado Avenue 2 mi
3 Continue straight onto General Grant Road 7 mi
4 Continue straight onto General Brant Road 8 mi
5 Continue straight onto Buena Vista Boulevard 4 mi
6 Continue straight onto Buena Vista Drive 1 mi
7 Turn left 6 mi
8 Turn left onto East Ocean Boulevard 4 mi

9 Continue straight onto State Highway 100 2 mi
10 Turn slightly right onto West Queen Isabella Boulevard 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Queen Isabella Causeway 3 mi
12 Turn left onto Padre Boulevard 3 mi
13 Arrive onto Padre Boulevard

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The return trip from South Padre Island, TX to Rio Hondo, TX covers roughly the same distance, 36 mi.

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Charging points along the way

11 chargers

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

Schlitterbahn Resort South Padre Island - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 100 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX, 78597250 kW
Sames Ford HarlingenCCS · 2521 S Expressway 83, Harlingen, TX, 78550150 kW
Country Inn & Suies by Radisson - Tesla DestinationType1 · 3825 S Expressway 83, Harlingen, TX, 785507.2 kW
COURTYARD COURT RIGHT TWOType1 · 6700 Padre Boulevard, South Padre Island, TX, 785977.2 kW
HGI HGI RIGHT ONEType1 · 7010 Padre Boulevard, South Padre Island, TX, 785977.2 kW

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South Padre Island, TX → San Benito, TX41 mi · 55 min South Padre Island, TX → Harlingen, TX47 mi · 1 h 5 min South Padre Island, TX → Bayview, TX19 mi · 35 min South Padre Island, TX → Port Isabel, TX9 mi · 20 min South Padre Island, TX → Laguna Vista, TX13 mi · 25 min South Padre Island, TX → Los Fresnos, TX25 mi · 45 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Rio Hondo, TX, {fromState} to South Padre Island, TX, {toState}?: The distance between Rio Hondo, TX, {fromState} and South Padre Island, TX, {toState} is 36 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Rio Hondo, TX, {fromState} to South Padre Island, TX, {toState}?: The drive from Rio Hondo, TX, {fromState} to South Padre Island, TX, {toState} takes approximately 1 h by car.
What is the best route from Rio Hondo, TX, {fromState} to South Padre Island, TX, {toState}?: The fastest route from Rio Hondo, TX, {fromState} to South Padre Island, TX, {toState} covers 36 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.
Which direction is South Padre Island, TX from Rio Hondo, TX?: South Padre Island, TX lies roughly to the east of Rio Hondo, TX.
Which roads does the route from Rio Hondo, TX to South Padre Island, TX follow?: The drive from Rio Hondo, TX to South Padre Island, TX mainly follows FM 106.
Which towns do you pass between Rio Hondo, TX and South Padre Island, TX?: Towns on the route from Rio Hondo, TX to South Padre Island, TX include Port Isabel.
Are there charging stations between Rio Hondo, TX and South Padre Island, TX?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Rio Hondo, TX to South Padre Island, TX, including Schlitterbahn Resort South Padre Island - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Sames Ford Harlingen (150 kW); Country Inn & Suies by Radisson - Tesla Destination (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 11.

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