How far is Andrews, TX from Brownsville, TX?

The driving distance from Andrews, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 636.2 miles (1023.8 km), with a travel time of about 11h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 537.8 miles (865.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 49m 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
636.18 mi
11h 24m
Flight
537.82 mi
865.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
537.82 mi
Kilometers
865.53 km
Flight Time
01h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
636.18 mi
Kilometers
1023.84 km
Drive Time
11h 24m

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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 11h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:07 AM CDT
Return by in Andrews
Thu, Apr 23, 9:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Andrews
2026-04-22T22:42
Arrive Brownsville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
11h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:25 PM to 6:55 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
1:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Andrews
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
Comfort
TX

Sense of physical or psychological ease; state of being comfortable and free from stress

From Andrews
318.5 mi
05h 42m
To Brownsville
317.8 mi
05h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
Brownsville Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
86°F
Wednesday
Using Cameron Park as the closest live forecast in the Cameron County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Highway 176

    57.4 mi · 1 hr 12 min · West Highway 176

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1878 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto William B Crooker Memorial Highway

    47.1 mi · 47 min · William B Crooker Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 87 South

    14.6 mi · 15 min · US Highway 87 South

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    72.2 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    21.5 mi · 23 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Ellis Street

    29.4 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio

    40 mi · 38 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    54.3 mi · 55 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown

    2505 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

    804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad

    2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    2725 ft · 1 min · Dolorosa Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West Market Street

    1893 ft · 42 sec · West Market Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East Market Street

    2143 ft · 41 sec · East Market Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way

    957 ft · 21 sec · Tower of the Americas Way

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 South, US 281 South

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · William J Bordelon Freeway

  24. 24

    Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway

    125.1 mi · 2 hr 7 min · Lucian Adams Freeway

  25. 25

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

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  26. 26

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

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

  27. 27

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

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

  28. 28

    Continue on North Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Expressway

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on North Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · North Expressway

  30. 30

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

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto South Expressway

    101 m · 9 sec · South Expressway

  32. 32

    Turn right onto East 12th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East 12th Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Andrews 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
34 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lucian Adams Freeway
125 mi · 20%
I 10 East
112 mi · 18%
U.S. Highway 77
105 mi · 17%
US Highway 87 South
86.8 mi · 14%
West Highway 176
57.7 mi · 9%
William B Crooker Memorial Highway
47.1 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Lucian Adams Freeway

Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway

125 mi · 02h 07m

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
11h 24m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
22h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+98.4 mi
537.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Comfort
05h 42m from Andrews
Leave By
1:10 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Andrews 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 Andrews to Brownsville?

The road trip is about 636.2 miles (1023.8 km) and usually takes 11h 24m 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?

Comfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 318.5 miles from Andrews and 317.8 miles from Brownsville.

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

The direct path is about 537.8 miles (865.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.4 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 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 $84.84 one way or $169.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 199.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Andrews and Mostly Sunny near Brownsville.

Stop Ideas Near Comfort

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Comfort, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Comfort.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

74 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

94 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

116 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Andrews and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 537.82 mi (865.53 km).

Andrews

#1 Andrews

City in Texas, USA

Population14,331
Coordinates32.3187200, -102.5457200
Altitude968
CountryUnited States
Brownsville

#2 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

Population183,428
Coordinates25.9017500, -97.4974800
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Andrews (-102.54572, 32.31872)
End: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1024 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
22.45 gal
84.98 L · about $84.84
Round trip
$169.68
44.9 gal · 169.96 L
Estimated CO2
199.5 kg one way
Round trip: 399 kg / 880 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $84.84 $169.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $95.46 $190.91
Premium $4.59 $103.07 $206.14
Diesel $3.99 $89.64 $179.29

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 Andrews and Brownsville. The current time is 22:42:26.

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.