How far is Brownsville, TX from Corsicana, TX?
The driving distance from Brownsville, TX to Corsicana, TX is about 489 miles (786.9 km), with a travel time of about 09h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 432.4 miles (695.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 41m 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 09h 20m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brownsville and Corsicana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownsville and Corsicana.
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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 mi · 7 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Waco Drive, Bellmead Drive
1323 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
1408 ft · 31 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Turn right onto East Waco Drive
1793 ft · 53 sec · East Waco Drive
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Continue on Bellmead Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive
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Continue on East US Highway 84
2.7 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84
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Continue on State Highway 31
16.9 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31
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Continue on Hubbard Bypass
5.3 mi · 5 min · Hubbard Bypass
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Continue on State Highway 31
21.8 mi · 26 min · State Highway 31
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Continue on West 7th Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · West 7th Avenue
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Turn left onto South 15th Street
1789 ft · 47 sec · South 15th Street
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Turn right onto West 3rd Avenue
755 ft · 20 sec · West 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto North 13th Street
76 m · 7 sec · North 13th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 13th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownsville and Corsicana.
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 Sunny near Corsicana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brownsville to Corsicana?
The road trip is about 489 miles (786.9 km) and usually takes 09h 20m 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?
Runge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 245 miles from Brownsville and 244 miles from Corsicana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 432.4 miles (695.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.6 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 $65.19 one way or $130.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 153.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brownsville and Sunny near Corsicana.
Stop Ideas Near Runge
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 Runge.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brownsville and Corsicana. Straight-line distance: 432.42 mi (695.92 km).
#1 Brownsville
The southernmost city in Texas.
| Population | 183,428 |
| Coordinates | 25.9017500, -97.4974800 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Corsicana
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 23,811 |
| Coordinates | 32.0954300, -96.4688700 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
End: Corsicana (-96.46887, 32.09543)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 787 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 05m |
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 | $65.19 | $130.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $73.35 | $146.69 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $79.19 | $158.39 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $68.88 | $137.76 |
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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