How far is Alice, TX from Brownsville, TX?
The driving distance from Alice, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.7 miles (213.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alice and Brownsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alice and Brownsville.
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Start on East 2nd Street
29 m · 10 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Cameron Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Cameron Street
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Continue on Old Kingsville Road
105 m · 9 sec · Old Kingsville Road
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Turn right onto Cecilia Street
2623 ft · 60 sec · Cecilia Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Falfurrias Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Falfurrias Highway
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Continue straight
617 ft · 16 sec
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Take the ramp left
2121 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right
2059 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
14.6 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto South 6th Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · South 6th Street
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Turn slight right
2751 ft · 1 min
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Continue on U.S. Highway 77
58.6 mi · 1 hr 7 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77
43.7 mi · 47 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Continue on North Expressway
2.1 mi · 2 min · North Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Expressway
9 mi · 10 min · North Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 12th-14th Street
1730 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto South Expressway
101 m · 9 sec · South Expressway
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Turn right onto East 12th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East 12th Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alice and Brownsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
U.S. Highway 77
Continue on U.S. Highway 77
58.6 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Alice 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 Alice to Brownsville?
The road trip is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km) and usually takes 02h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Raymondville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.5 miles from Alice and 74.1 miles from Brownsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.7 miles (213.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.84 one way or $39.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Alice and Mostly Sunny near Brownsville.
Stop Ideas Near Raymondville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Raymondville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alice and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 132.64 mi (213.46 km).
#1 Alice
City in Texas
| Population | 18,591 |
| Coordinates | 27.7522500, -98.0697200 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brownsville
The southernmost city in Texas.
| Population | 183,428 |
| Coordinates | 25.9017500, -97.4974800 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $19.84 | $39.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.32 | $44.65 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $24.10 | $48.21 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $20.96 | $41.93 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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