How far is Brownsville, TX from Carrollton, TX?
The driving distance from Brownsville, TX to Carrollton, TX is about 542.8 miles (873.5 km), with a travel time of about 10h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 488.6 miles (786.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 24m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 12m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
37th President of the United States of America (1913-1994)
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brownsville and Carrollton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownsville and Carrollton.
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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 left
1157 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight right
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue on U.S. Highway 77
11.6 mi · 13 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right
1410 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto US Highway 77 Frontage Road
148 m · 18 sec · US Highway 77 Frontage Road
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Turn right onto County Road 10
1 mi · 4 min · County Road 10
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Turn left onto County Road 79
4 mi · 16 min · County Road 79
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Turn left onto County Road 18
848 ft · 44 sec · County Road 18
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Turn sharp right
1.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp straight
2351 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Driscoll Bypass
2.3 mi · 2 min · Driscoll Bypass
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Continue on U.S. Highway 77
13.2 mi · 14 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
18.3 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 359: Mathis, Skidmore
1275 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 359
12.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 359
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South 8th Street
1.3 km · 56 sec · South 8th Street
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Continue on US Highway 181 South
40.2 mi · 46 min · US Highway 181 South
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Continue on South Sunset Strip Drive
1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street
71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Helena Road
8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road
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Turn straight onto State Highway 80
23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80
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Continue on South Nixon Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North
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Continue on US 183
10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183
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Continue on South Colorado Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street
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Continue on United States Highway 183
1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
2447 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 55 min · Pickle Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco
2045 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
62.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North Stemmons Freeway
8.2 mi · 10 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Valwood Parkway, Crosby Road
78 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
1.3 km · 2 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Turn right onto Valwood Parkway
1.1 km · 2 min · Valwood Parkway
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Turn left onto Josey Lane
1.1 mi · 2 min · Josey Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Belt Line Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownsville and Carrollton.
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 Mostly Sunny near Carrollton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brownsville to Carrollton?
The road trip is about 542.8 miles (873.5 km) and usually takes 10h 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?
Nixon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 272 miles from Brownsville and 270.7 miles from Carrollton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 488.6 miles (786.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.2 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 $72.37 one way or $144.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 170.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brownsville and Mostly Sunny near Carrollton.
Stop Ideas Near Nixon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nixon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brownsville and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 488.61 mi (786.34 km).
#1 Brownsville
The southernmost city in Texas.
| Population | 183,428 |
| Coordinates | 25.9017500, -97.4974800 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carrollton
The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.
| Population | 139,892 |
| Coordinates | 32.9537300, -96.8902800 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carrollton (-96.89028, 32.95373)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 873 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 46m |
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 | $72.37 | $144.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $81.43 | $162.85 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $87.92 | $175.84 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $76.47 | $152.93 |
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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