How far is Brownsville, TX from Conroe, TX?

The driving distance from Brownsville, TX to Conroe, TX is about 393.1 miles (632.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 329.1 miles (529.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 39m 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
393.12 mi
07h 49m
Flight
329.11 mi
529.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
329.11 mi
Kilometers
529.65 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
393.12 mi
Kilometers
632.67 km
Drive Time
07h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conroe
Thu, Apr 23, 8:01 AM CDT
Return by in Brownsville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownsville
2026-04-23T00:11
Arrive Conroe
Thu, Apr 23, 8:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:50 PM to 3:20 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
8:20 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
196.9 mi
03h 54m
To Conroe
196.2 mi
03h 54m

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
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.1 mi · 22 min · Southwest Freeway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward Sam Houston Tollway

    1215 ft · 17 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Parkway South

    1 km · 43 sec · West Sam Houston Parkway South

  36. 36

    Continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South

    12.2 mi · 14 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward West Sam Houston Tollway North

    2106 ft · 27 sec · West Sam Houston Tollway North

  38. 38

    Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Tollway North

    9.8 mi · 11 min · West Sam Houston Tollway North

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West

    2.6 mi · 3 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West

  40. 40

    Continue on North Sam Houston Parkway West

    1.2 km · 53 sec · North Sam Houston Parkway West

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45 North, I 45 South: Dallas, Downtown

    952 ft · 23 sec

  42. 42

    Keep slight left to continue on I 45 North: Dallas

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  43. 43

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    21.7 mi · 25 min · North Freeway

  44. 44

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 75 North, Loop 336: Frazier Street

    1292 ft · 32 sec

  45. 45

    Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    3018 ft · 1 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  46. 46

    Turn right onto South Loop 336 West

    68 m · 8 sec · South Loop 336 West

  47. 47

    Turn left onto South Frazier Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Frazier Street

  48. 48

    Continue on South Frazier Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Frazier Street

  49. 49

    Turn right onto West Davis Street

    1808 ft · 39 sec · West Davis Street

  50. 50

    Turn right onto North Pacific Street

    31 m · 5 sec · North Pacific Street

  51. 51

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pacific Street

Car Route Details

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

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
51 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
19
9 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
131 mi · 33%
US Highway 59 South
88.9 mi · 23%
Sinton
37.6 mi · 10%
United States Highway 77
33 mi · 8%
North Freeway
21.7 mi · 6%
Southwest Freeway
20.1 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 49m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64 mi
329.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Refugio
03h 54m from Brownsville
Leave By
8:20 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brownsville and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Conroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 393.1 miles (632.7 km) and usually takes 07h 49m 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 196.9 miles from Brownsville and 196.2 miles from Conroe.

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

The direct path is about 329.1 miles (529.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 64 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 $52.41 one way or $104.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brownsville and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Conroe.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownsville and Conroe. Straight-line distance: 329.11 mi (529.65 km).

Brownsville

#1 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

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

#2 Conroe

The third most populous city in Montgomery County, Texas.

Population96,214
Coordinates30.3118800, -95.4560500
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)
End: Conroe (-95.45605, 30.31188)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 633 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.87 gal
52.51 L · about $52.41
Round trip
$104.83
27.74 gal · 105.02 L
Estimated CO2
123.3 kg one way
Round trip: 246.5 kg / 543 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $52.41 $104.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $58.98 $117.95
Premium $4.59 $63.68 $127.35
Diesel $3.99 $55.38 $110.77

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 Conroe. The current time is 00:11:29.

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.