How far is Brownsville, TX from Atascocita, TX?

The driving distance from Brownsville, TX to Atascocita, TX is about 378.7 miles (609.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 316.5 miles (509.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 11m 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
378.68 mi
07h 35m
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
378.68 mi
Kilometers
609.42 km
Drive Time
07h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atascocita
Sat, May 2, 3:40 PM CDT
Return by in Brownsville
Sat, May 2, 11:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownsville
2026-05-02T08:04
Arrive Atascocita
Sat, May 2, 3:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:36 PM to 3:06 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
8:48 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
Refugio
TX

Town in Texas, USA

From Brownsville
189.6 mi
03h 47m
To Atascocita
189.1 mi
03h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
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
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    32.6 mi · 38 min · Southwest Freeway

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Freeway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway

  34. 34

    Continue on Eastex Freeway

    17.7 mi · 22 min · Eastex Freeway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1960, FM 1960 Business: Humble

    1279 ft · 31 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Eastex Freeway Frontage Road

  37. 37

    Turn right onto FM 1960

    5.7 mi · 9 min · FM 1960

  38. 38

    Continue on FM 1960

    631 ft · 20 sec · FM 1960

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · FM 1960

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
131 mi · 35%
US Highway 59 South
88.9 mi · 23%
Sinton
37.6 mi · 10%
Southwest Freeway
34.7 mi · 9%
United States Highway 77
33 mi · 9%
Eastex Freeway
17.7 mi · 5%
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 35m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.2 mi
316.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Refugio
03h 47m from Brownsville
Leave By
8:48 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 378.7 miles (609.4 km) and usually takes 07h 35m 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 189.6 miles from Brownsville and 189.1 miles from Atascocita.

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 62.2 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 $50.49 one way or $100.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

Brownsville

#1 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

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

#2 Atascocita

Census designated place

Population65,844
Coordinates29.9988300, -95.1766000
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)
End: Atascocita (-95.1766, 29.99883)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 609 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.36 gal
50.58 L · about $50.49
Round trip
$100.97
26.72 gal · 101.16 L
Estimated CO2
118.7 kg one way
Round trip: 237.5 kg / 524 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $50.49 $100.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $56.81 $113.61
Premium $4.59 $61.34 $122.67
Diesel $3.99 $53.35 $106.69

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 Brownsville and Atascocita. The current time is 08:04:55.

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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.