How far is Brownsville, TX from Alvin, TX?

The driving distance from Brownsville, TX to Alvin, TX is about 360.1 miles (579.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 279.7 miles (450.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 37m 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
360.17 mi
07h 18m
Flight
279.69 mi
450.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
279.69 mi
Kilometers
450.11 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
360.17 mi
Kilometers
579.63 km
Drive Time
07h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alvin
Thu, Apr 16, 3:57 AM CDT
Return by in Brownsville
Thu, Apr 16, 11:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownsville
2026-04-15T20:38
Arrive Alvin
Thu, Apr 16, 3:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:19 PM to 2:49 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
9:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownsville
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 Brownsville
180.3 mi
03h 39m
To Alvin
179.8 mi
03h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Brownsville Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
86°F
Today
Using Cameron Park as the closest live forecast in the Cameron County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 mph SSE
Destination
70°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Street

    1682 ft · 41 sec · East Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 7th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Frontage Road

    999 ft · 20 sec · North Frontage Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69E North, US 77 North, US 83 North

    2235 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Expressway

    10.6 mi · 12 min · North Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on U.S. Highway 77

    102 mi · 1 hr 53 min · U.S. Highway 77

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1157 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on U.S. Highway 77

    11.6 mi · 13 min · U.S. Highway 77

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto US Highway 77 Frontage Road

    148 m · 18 sec · US Highway 77 Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto County Road 10

    1 mi · 4 min · County Road 10

  13. 13

    Turn left onto County Road 79

    4 mi · 16 min · County Road 79

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Road 18

    848 ft · 44 sec · County Road 18

  15. 15

    Turn sharp right

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight

    2351 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Driscoll Bypass

    2.3 mi · 2 min · Driscoll Bypass

  18. 18

    Continue on U.S. Highway 77

    13.2 mi · 14 min · U.S. Highway 77

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    141 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Sinton, Victoria

    37.6 mi · 44 min

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto United States Highway 77

    33 mi · 37 min · United States Highway 77

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Spur 91

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South

    88.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 59 South

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 59 Northbound Frontage Road

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    2146 ft · 59 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road

    2 mi · 5 min · US 59 Northbound Frontage Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  31. 31

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

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Southwest Freeway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right

    1047 ft · 18 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1 km · 59 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto State Highway 6 South

    6.8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 6 South

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    1997 ft · 38 sec

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  38. 38

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  39. 39

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  40. 40

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 21 min

  41. 41

    Turn left onto North Gordon Street

    100 m · 14 sec · North Gordon Street

  42. 42

    Turn left

    25 m · 7 sec

  43. 43

    Turn right

    23 m · 9 sec

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Avenue D

    28 m · 6 sec · Avenue D

  45. 45

    Turn right onto North Gordon Street

    2302 ft · 54 sec · North Gordon Street

  46. 46

    Turn right onto West Sealy Street

    3 m · 1 sec · West Sealy Street

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Sealy Street

Car Route Details

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

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
47 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
131 mi · 36%
US Highway 59 South
88.9 mi · 25%
Sinton
37.6 mi · 10%
United States Highway 77
33 mi · 9%
State Highway 6 South
26 mi · 7%
Southwest Freeway
14.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Highway 77

Continue on U.S. Highway 77

102 mi · 01h 53m

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 18m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80.4 mi
279.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodsboro
03h 39m from Brownsville
Leave By
9:22 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brownsville and Mostly Cloudy near Alvin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 360.1 miles (579.6 km) and usually takes 07h 18m 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 180.3 miles from Brownsville and 179.8 miles from Alvin.

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

The direct path is about 279.7 miles (450.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.4 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 $48.03 one way or $96.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brownsville and Mostly Cloudy near Alvin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownsville and Alvin. Straight-line distance: 279.69 mi (450.11 km).

Brownsville

#1 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

Population183,428
Coordinates25.9017500, -97.4974800
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Alvin

#2 Alvin

City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States

Population27,140
Coordinates29.4238500, -95.2441000
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)
End: Alvin (-95.2441, 29.42385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 580 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.71 gal
48.11 L · about $48.03
Round trip
$96.06
25.42 gal · 96.22 L
Estimated CO2
113 kg one way
Round trip: 225.9 kg / 498 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $48.03 $96.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.04 $108.09
Premium $4.59 $58.35 $116.70
Diesel $3.99 $50.75 $101.50

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Brownsville and Alvin. The current time is 20:38:29.

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.