How far is Alton, TX from Brownsville, TX?
The driving distance from Alton, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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.
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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 01h 24m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alton and Brownsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alton and Brownsville.
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Start on Main Avenue
31 m · 9 sec · Main Avenue
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Turn left
6 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto US 83 Exwy Service Road
47 m · 3 sec · US 83 Exwy Service Road
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Continue on East Expressway 83
3058 ft · 1 min · East Expressway 83
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Take the ramp straight toward I 2 East, US 83 East
1919 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
28.5 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69E South, US 77, US 83: Brownsville
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77
13.2 mi · 15 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 Alton 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.
I 2 East
Continue straight
28.5 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Alton and Partly Sunny near Brownsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alton to Brownsville?
The road trip is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Mercedes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Alton and 35.9 miles from Brownsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.56 one way or $19.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alton and Partly Sunny near Brownsville.
Stop Ideas Near Mercedes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Harlingen City Recreation Department
Weslaco City Hall
Once Upon A Party
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mercedes.
Harlingen, Texas
McAllen, Texas
Brownsville, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alton and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 57.2 mi (92.06 km).
#1 Alton
City in Texas
| Population | 18,785 |
| Coordinates | 26.2872900, -98.3133500 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| 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: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.56 | $19.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.76 | $21.52 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $11.62 | $23.23 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $10.10 | $20.20 |
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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