How far is Brownsville, TX from Huntsville, TX?

The driving distance from Brownsville, TX to Huntsville, TX is about 423.8 miles (682 km), with a travel time of about 08h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 353.6 miles (569 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 44m 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
423.77 mi
08h 22m
Flight
353.55 mi
568.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
353.55 mi
Kilometers
568.98 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
423.77 mi
Kilometers
681.99 km
Drive Time
08h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 AM CDT
Return by in Brownsville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownsville
2026-04-22T20:23
Arrive Huntsville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:22 PM to 3:52 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
7:16 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
Austwell
TX

City in Refugio County, Texas, United States

From Brownsville
212.3 mi
04h 11m
To Huntsville
211.5 mi
04h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Brownsville Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
86°F
Wednesday
Using Cameron Park as the closest live forecast in the Cameron County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    53.8 mi · 1 hr · North Freeway

  44. 44

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 30, US 190 East: 11th Street

    1097 ft · 27 sec

  45. 45

    Turn straight onto Interstate 45 South

    2940 ft · 59 sec · Interstate 45 South

  46. 46

    Turn slight right

    89 m · 13 sec

  47. 47

    Turn slight right onto 11th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 11th Street

  48. 48

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    27 m · 4 sec · University Avenue

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · University Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
49 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
19
9 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
131 mi · 31%
US Highway 59 South
88.9 mi · 21%
North Freeway
53.8 mi · 13%
Sinton
37.6 mi · 9%
United States Highway 77
33 mi · 8%
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
08h 22m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.2 mi
353.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Austwell
04h 11m from Brownsville
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 423.8 miles (682 km) and usually takes 08h 22m 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?

Austwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 212.3 miles from Brownsville and 211.5 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 353.6 miles (569 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.2 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 $56.50 one way or $112.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 132.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownsville and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 353.55 mi (568.98 km).

Brownsville

#1 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

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

#2 Huntsville

The second-largest city in Walker County, Texas.

Population41,392
Coordinates30.7235300, -95.5507800
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Start: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)
End: Huntsville (-95.55078, 30.72353)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 682 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.95 gal
56.61 L · about $56.50
Round trip
$112.99
29.9 gal · 113.22 L
Estimated CO2
132.9 kg one way
Round trip: 265.7 kg / 586 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $56.50 $112.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $63.57 $127.13
Premium $4.59 $68.64 $137.27
Diesel $3.99 $59.70 $119.39

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 Huntsville. The current time is 20:23:25.

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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.