How far is Brownsville, TX from Leon Valley, TX?

The driving distance from Brownsville, TX to Leon Valley, TX is about 283.7 miles (456.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 257.6 miles (414.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
283.66 mi
05h 29m
Flight
257.58 mi
414.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
257.58 mi
Kilometers
414.53 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.66 mi
Kilometers
456.5 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leon Valley
Sat, Apr 25, 9:20 PM CDT
Return by in Brownsville
Sun, Apr 26, 2:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownsville
2026-04-25T15:50
Arrive Leon Valley
Sat, Apr 25, 9:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownsville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Alice
TX

City in Texas

From Brownsville
142.2 mi
02h 44m
To Leon Valley
141.5 mi
02h 44m

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
91°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brownsville and Leon Valley.

  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

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome

    1054 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East César E. Chávez Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West, I 35 North

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    28 m · 1 sec · South Pan Am Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso

    1.4 km · 1 min · McDermott Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway

    1.1 km · 53 sec · McDermott Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 421: Culebra Avenue, Bandera

    992 ft · 30 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Culebra Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Culebra Road

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Bandera Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Bandera Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Bandera Road

    681 ft · 23 sec · Bandera Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bandera Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
103 mi · 36%
Nueces Street
83.2 mi · 29%
West King Avenue
69.3 mi · 24%
North Expressway
10.6 mi · 4%
Bandera Road
6.08 mi · 2%
South 6th Street
4.41 mi · 2%
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

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
257.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alice
02h 44m from Brownsville
Leave By
6:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brownsville and Partly Sunny near Leon Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brownsville to Leon Valley?

The road trip is about 283.7 miles (456.5 km) and usually takes 05h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Alice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.2 miles from Brownsville and 141.5 miles from Leon Valley.

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

The direct path is about 257.6 miles (414.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.83 one way or $75.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownsville and Leon Valley. Straight-line distance: 257.58 mi (414.53 km).

Brownsville

#1 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

Population183,428
Coordinates25.9017500, -97.4974800
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Leon Valley

#2 Leon Valley

City in Texas

Population12,301
Coordinates29.4952300, -98.6186300
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)
End: Leon Valley (-98.61863, 29.49523)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 457 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.01 gal
37.89 L · about $37.83
Round trip
$75.66
20.02 gal · 75.78 L
Estimated CO2
89 kg one way
Round trip: 177.9 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $37.83 $75.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.56 $85.13
Premium $4.59 $45.96 $91.91
Diesel $3.99 $39.97 $79.94

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 Leon Valley. The current time is 15:50:59.

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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.