How far is Brownsville, TX from Jollyville, TX?

The driving distance from Brownsville, TX to Jollyville, TX is about 361.6 miles (581.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 314.2 miles (505.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 43m 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
361.6 mi
06h 51m
Flight
314.2 mi
505.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
314.2 mi
Kilometers
505.66 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
361.6 mi
Kilometers
581.94 km
Drive Time
06h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jollyville
Sat, Apr 25, 7:42 AM CDT
Return by in Brownsville
Sat, Apr 25, 2:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownsville
2026-04-25T00:51
Arrive Jollyville
Sat, Apr 25, 7:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:52 PM to 2:22 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
10:16 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
George West
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Brownsville
181.2 mi
03h 25m
To Jollyville
180.4 mi
03h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Brownsville Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
91°F
Saturday
Using Cameron Park as the closest live forecast in the Cameron County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SE
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    623 ft · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto FM 772

    1009 ft · 17 sec · FM 772

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto South 6th Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · South 6th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West King Avenue

    14.5 mi · 18 min · West King Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    54.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    14.7 mi · 19 min · Nueces Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1199 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight

    60.8 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 410, TX 130, US 281 South

    971 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 410 North, TX 130 North

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Connally Loop

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  23. 23

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  24. 24

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    4 mi · 5 min · Purple Heart Trail

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Lampasas

    1.4 km · 2 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward McNeil Road, Spicewood Springs Road

    1347 ft · 33 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Research Boulevard

    2507 ft · 54 sec · Research Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Pond Springs Road

    3186 ft · 1 min · Pond Springs Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pond Springs Road

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
103 mi · 28%
Nueces Street
75.7 mi · 21%
West King Avenue
69.3 mi · 19%
Purple Heart Trail
63.7 mi · 18%
North Expressway
10.6 mi · 3%
Connally Loop
10.6 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
06h 51m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.4 mi
314.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George West
03h 25m from Brownsville
Leave By
10:16 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brownsville and Partly Sunny near Jollyville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 361.6 miles (581.9 km) and usually takes 06h 51m 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?

George West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.2 miles from Brownsville and 180.4 miles from Jollyville.

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

The direct path is about 314.2 miles (505.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 $48.22 one way or $96.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brownsville and Partly Sunny near Jollyville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownsville and Jollyville. Straight-line distance: 314.2 mi (505.66 km).

Brownsville

#1 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

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

#2 Jollyville

Census designated place

Population16,151
Coordinates30.4427000, -97.7750100
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)
End: Jollyville (-97.77501, 30.4427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 582 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.76 gal
48.3 L · about $48.22
Round trip
$96.44
25.52 gal · 96.6 L
Estimated CO2
113.4 kg one way
Round trip: 226.8 kg / 500 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $48.22 $96.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.26 $108.51
Premium $4.59 $58.58 $117.16
Diesel $3.99 $50.95 $101.90

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Brownsville and Jollyville. The current time is 00:51:03.

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.