How far is Atascocita, TX from Brownsville, TX?

The driving distance from Atascocita, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 377.2 miles (607 km), with a travel time of about 07h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 316.5 miles (509.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
377.18 mi
07h 12m
Flight
316.52 mi
509.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
316.52 mi
Kilometers
509.39 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
377.18 mi
Kilometers
607.02 km
Drive Time
07h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsville
Sat, May 2, 1:50 PM CDT
Return by in Atascocita
Sat, May 2, 9:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atascocita
2026-05-02T06:38
Arrive Brownsville
Sat, May 2, 1:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:13 PM to 2:43 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
9:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atascocita
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Refugio
TX

Town in Texas, USA

From Atascocita
188.9 mi
03h 36m
To Brownsville
188.3 mi
03h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
Brownsville Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
73°F
Saturday
Using Cameron Park as the closest live forecast in the Cameron County weather hub.

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on FM 1960

    5.6 mi · 9 min · FM 1960

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road

    1892 ft · 40 sec · Eastex Freeway Frontage Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 South, US 59 South

    2781 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway

    18.5 mi · 22 min · Eastex Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Southwest Freeway

    34.7 mi · 40 min · Southwest Freeway

  6. 6

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

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    2217 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  9. 9

    Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 59

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91

    1.6 km · 1 min · Spur 91

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South

    33.2 mi · 38 min · US Highway 77 South

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Alamo Street

    37.1 mi · 43 min · Alamo Street

  18. 18

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

    538 ft · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    2.5 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

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

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  22. 22

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

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

  23. 23

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

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

  24. 24

    Continue on North Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Expressway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on North Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · North Expressway

  26. 26

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

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto South Expressway

    101 m · 9 sec · South Expressway

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East 12th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East 12th Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Atascocita 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
30 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
105 mi · 28%
US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 20%
Alamo Street
37.1 mi · 10%
Southwest Freeway
34.7 mi · 9%
US Highway 77 South
33.2 mi · 9%
I 69E
31.3 mi · 8%
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
07h 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.7 mi
316.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Refugio
03h 36m from Atascocita
Leave By
9:34 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Atascocita and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brownsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 377.2 miles (607 km) and usually takes 07h 12m 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?

Refugio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.9 miles from Atascocita and 188.3 miles from Brownsville.

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

The direct path is about 316.5 miles (509.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.7 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 $50.30 one way or $100.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Atascocita and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brownsville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atascocita and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 316.52 mi (509.39 km).

Atascocita

#1 Atascocita

Census designated place

Population65,844
Coordinates29.9988300, -95.1766000
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Brownsville

#2 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

Population183,428
Coordinates25.9017500, -97.4974800
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Atascocita (-95.1766, 29.99883)
End: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 607 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.31 gal
50.38 L · about $50.30
Round trip
$100.60
26.62 gal · 100.76 L
Estimated CO2
118.3 kg one way
Round trip: 236.6 kg / 522 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $50.30 $100.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $56.59 $113.19
Premium $4.59 $61.11 $122.21
Diesel $3.99 $53.15 $106.29

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Atascocita and Brownsville. The current time is 06:38:05.

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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.