How far is Brownsville, TX from Groves, TX?

The driving distance from Brownsville, TX to Groves, TX is about 445.3 miles (716.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 354.8 miles (571 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 36m 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
445.31 mi
08h 48m
Flight
354.83 mi
571.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
354.83 mi
Kilometers
571.04 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
445.31 mi
Kilometers
716.65 km
Drive Time
08h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Groves
Thu, Apr 23, 10:04 AM CDT
Return by in Brownsville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownsville
2026-04-23T01:16
Arrive Groves
Thu, Apr 23, 10:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:48 PM to 4:18 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
6:24 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
Inez
TX

Census designated place

From Brownsville
222.8 mi
04h 24m
To Groves
222.5 mi
04h 24m

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
79°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Groves.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.4 mi · 16 min · East Freeway

  39. 39

    Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway

    40 mi · 46 min · East Freeway

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 73, TX 124: Winnie, Port Arthur

    2059 ft · 27 sec

  41. 41

    Keep slight left

    24.5 mi · 26 min

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 73 East: Port Arthur, Groves

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  43. 43

    Take the exit slight right toward Groves

    753 ft · 18 sec

  44. 44

    Turn straight onto West Parkway Street

    750 ft · 17 sec · West Parkway Street

  45. 45

    Turn slight left onto 39th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 39th Street

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 39th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
46 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
7 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
131 mi · 29%
US Highway 59 South
88.9 mi · 20%
East Freeway
57.6 mi · 13%
Sinton
37.6 mi · 8%
Southwest Freeway
34.7 mi · 8%
United States Highway 77
33 mi · 7%
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
08h 48m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90.5 mi
354.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inez
04h 24m from Brownsville
Leave By
6:24 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 445.3 miles (716.6 km) and usually takes 08h 48m 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?

Inez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 222.8 miles from Brownsville and 222.5 miles from Groves.

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

The direct path is about 354.8 miles (571 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.5 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 $59.37 one way or $118.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 139.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownsville and Groves. Straight-line distance: 354.83 mi (571.04 km).

Brownsville

#1 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

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

#2 Groves

Human settlement in Jefferson County, Texas, United States of America

Population15,268
Coordinates29.9482700, -93.9171200
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)
End: Groves (-93.91712, 29.94827)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 717 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.71 gal
59.48 L · about $59.37
Round trip
$118.74
31.42 gal · 118.96 L
Estimated CO2
139.6 kg one way
Round trip: 279.2 kg / 616 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $59.37 $118.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $66.80 $133.60
Premium $4.59 $72.12 $144.25
Diesel $3.99 $62.73 $125.46

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 Groves. The current time is 01:16:16.

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.