How far is Aldine, TX from Brownsville, TX?

The driving distance from Aldine, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 368 miles (592.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 307 miles (494.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
367.97 mi
06h 58m
Flight
307.01 mi
494.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
307.01 mi
Kilometers
494.09 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
367.97 mi
Kilometers
592.19 km
Drive Time
06h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 PM CDT
Return by in Aldine
Thu, Apr 23, 10:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aldine
2026-04-23T08:41
Arrive Brownsville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:59 PM to 2:29 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aldine
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Woodsboro
TX

Town in Frederick County Maryland

From Aldine
184.2 mi
03h 29m
To Brownsville
183.7 mi
03h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
Brownsville Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
88°F
Thursday
Using Cameron Park as the closest live forecast in the Cameron County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aldine and Brownsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aldine and Brownsville.

  1. 1

    Start on Aldine Bender Road

    43 m · 7 sec · Aldine Bender Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Hardy Road

    2553 ft · 57 sec · West Hardy Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Sam Houston Parkway East

    2382 ft · 48 sec · North Sam Houston Parkway East

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward BW 8 West

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Sam Houston Parkway East

    1.9 mi · 2 min · North Sam Houston Parkway East

  6. 6

    Continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West

    17.8 mi · 20 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South

  9. 9

    Continue on West Sam Houston Parkway South

    3069 ft · 40 sec · West Sam Houston Parkway South

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North, US 59 South: Downtown, Victoria

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South, US 59 South: Victoria

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    20.2 mi · 22 min · Southwest Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    2217 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  16. 16

    Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 59

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91

    1.6 km · 1 min · Spur 91

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South

    33.2 mi · 38 min · US Highway 77 South

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Alamo Street

    37.1 mi · 43 min · Alamo Street

  25. 25

    Take the exit straight toward I 37, US 77, I 69E

    538 ft · 13 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight right

    2.5 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77

    61.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · U.S. Highway 77

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77

    43.7 mi · 47 min · U.S. Highway 77

  31. 31

    Continue on North Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Expressway

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on North Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · North Expressway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward 12th-14th Street

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto South Expressway

    101 m · 9 sec · South Expressway

  35. 35

    Turn right onto East 12th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East 12th Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aldine and Brownsville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
37 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
105 mi · 29%
US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 20%
Alamo Street
37.1 mi · 10%
US Highway 77 South
33.2 mi · 9%
I 69E
31.3 mi · 9%
Southwest Freeway
20.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 59

Continue on US Highway 59

74.7 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 58m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61 mi
307 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodsboro
03h 29m from Aldine
Leave By
10:02 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Aldine and Mostly Sunny near Brownsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aldine to Brownsville?

The road trip is about 368 miles (592.2 km) and usually takes 06h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Woodsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.2 miles from Aldine and 183.7 miles from Brownsville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 307 miles (494.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 61 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.05 one way or $98.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Aldine and Mostly Sunny near Brownsville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aldine and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 307.01 mi (494.09 km).

Aldine

#1 Aldine

Census designated place

Population15,869
Coordinates29.9324500, -95.3802100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Brownsville

#2 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

Population183,428
Coordinates25.9017500, -97.4974800
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Aldine (-95.38021, 29.93245)
End: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 592 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.98 gal
49.15 L · about $49.05
Round trip
$98.10
25.96 gal · 98.3 L
Estimated CO2
115.4 kg one way
Round trip: 230.7 kg / 509 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $49.05 $98.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.19 $110.38
Premium $4.59 $59.59 $119.18
Diesel $3.99 $51.83 $103.66

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Aldine and Brownsville. The current time is 08:41:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.