How far is Brownsville, TX from Channelview, TX?

The driving distance from Brownsville, TX to Channelview, TX is about 369.7 miles (595 km), with a travel time of about 07h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 304.7 miles (490.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 48m 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
369.75 mi
07h 24m
Flight
304.69 mi
490.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
304.69 mi
Kilometers
490.35 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
369.75 mi
Kilometers
595.05 km
Drive Time
07h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Channelview
Thu, Apr 23, 9:51 AM CDT
Return by in Brownsville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownsville
2026-04-23T02:27
Arrive Channelview
Thu, Apr 23, 9:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:24 PM to 2:54 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
9:12 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
185.1 mi
03h 42m
To Channelview
184.6 mi
03h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Brownsville Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
88°F
Thursday
Using Cameron Park as the closest live forecast in the Cameron County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Eastex Freeway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Antonio

    1421 ft · 35 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Beaumont

    1.4 km · 2 min

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · East Freeway

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway

    8 mi · 10 min · East Freeway

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward Sheldon Road

    1147 ft · 28 sec

  40. 40

    Turn straight onto East Freeway Frontage Road

    2799 ft · 53 sec · East Freeway Frontage Road

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Sheldon Road

    85 m · 11 sec · Sheldon Road

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Pemberton Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pemberton Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    71 m · 10 sec · 1st Street

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
44 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
7 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
131 mi · 35%
US Highway 59 South
88.9 mi · 24%
Sinton
37.6 mi · 10%
Southwest Freeway
34.7 mi · 9%
United States Highway 77
33 mi · 9%
East Freeway
12.3 mi · 3%
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 24m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65 mi
304.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodsboro
03h 42m from Brownsville
Leave By
9:12 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brownsville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Channelview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 369.7 miles (595 km) and usually takes 07h 24m 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 185.1 miles from Brownsville and 184.6 miles from Channelview.

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

The direct path is about 304.7 miles (490.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 65 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 $49.32 one way or $98.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brownsville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Channelview.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownsville and Channelview. Straight-line distance: 304.69 mi (490.35 km).

Brownsville

#1 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

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

#2 Channelview

Census designated place

Population38,289
Coordinates29.7760600, -95.1146500
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)
End: Channelview (-95.11465, 29.77606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 595 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.05 gal
49.39 L · about $49.32
Round trip
$98.63
26.1 gal · 98.78 L
Estimated CO2
116 kg one way
Round trip: 232 kg / 511 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $49.32 $98.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.49 $110.98
Premium $4.59 $59.91 $119.83
Diesel $3.99 $52.11 $104.22

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brownsville and Channelview. The current time is 02:27:04.

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.