How far is Brownsville, TX from Canyon Lake, TX?
The driving distance from Brownsville, TX to Canyon Lake, TX is about 315.6 miles (507.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 278.5 miles (448.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 21m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 06h 10m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brownsville and Canyon Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownsville and Canyon Lake.
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Start on East Washington Street
1682 ft · 41 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto North Frontage Road
999 ft · 20 sec · North Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 69E North, US 77 North, US 83 North
2235 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Expressway
10.6 mi · 12 min · North Expressway
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Continue on U.S. Highway 77
102 mi · 1 hr 53 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Keep slight right
623 ft · 8 sec
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Keep slight right
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto FM 772
1009 ft · 17 sec · FM 772
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Turn straight onto South 6th Street
4.4 mi · 7 min · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto West King Avenue
14.5 mi · 18 min · West King Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
54.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street
14.7 mi · 19 min · Nueces Street
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Continue straight
1199 ft · 16 sec
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Take the exit straight
70.3 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Continue on McAllister Freeway
14.9 mi · 18 min · McAllister Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane
2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane
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Merge slight right
8.6 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 46: Boerne, New Braunfels
1183 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 46 West
4.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 46 West
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Turn left onto FM 3159
5.8 mi · 10 min · FM 3159
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Turn left onto Startz Road
2182 ft · 1 min · Startz Road
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Turn left
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Oblate Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Oblate Drive
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Continue on Lighthouse Drive
1106 ft · 49 sec · Lighthouse Drive
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Turn right onto Robin Hood Drive
528 ft · 24 sec · Robin Hood Drive
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Continue on Robin Hood Drive
761 ft · 34 sec · Robin Hood Drive
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Turn left onto Canyon Lake Drive
2222 ft · 2 min · Canyon Lake Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sherwood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownsville and Canyon Lake.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Brownsville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Canyon Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brownsville to Canyon Lake?
The road trip is about 315.6 miles (507.9 km) and usually takes 06h 10m 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?
Alice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.2 miles from Brownsville and 157.4 miles from Canyon Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 278.5 miles (448.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 $42.10 one way or $84.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brownsville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Canyon Lake.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brownsville and Canyon Lake. Straight-line distance: 278.49 mi (448.18 km).
#1 Brownsville
The southernmost city in Texas.
| Population | 183,428 |
| Coordinates | 25.9017500, -97.4974800 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canyon Lake
City in Comal County, Texas, United States
| Population | 21,262 |
| Coordinates | 29.8752200, -98.2625100 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canyon Lake (-98.26251, 29.87522)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 508 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 56m |
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 | $42.10 | $84.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.37 | $94.73 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $51.14 | $102.29 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $44.48 | $88.96 |
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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