How far is Brownsville, TX from Missouri City, TX?

The driving distance from Brownsville, TX to Missouri City, TX is about 340.1 miles (547.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 283.3 miles (456 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 34m 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
340.11 mi
06h 47m
Flight
283.37 mi
456.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
283.37 mi
Kilometers
456.04 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
340.11 mi
Kilometers
547.36 km
Drive Time
06h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Missouri City
Mon, Apr 20, 3:06 AM CDT
Return by in Brownsville
Mon, Apr 20, 9:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownsville
2026-04-19T20:19
Arrive Missouri City
Mon, Apr 20, 3:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:47 PM to 2:17 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
10:26 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
Sinton
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Brownsville
170.3 mi
03h 23m
To Missouri City
169.8 mi
03h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Brownsville Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
77°F
Sunday
Using Cameron Park as the closest live forecast in the Cameron County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NNE
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brownsville and Missouri City.

  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

    16.7 mi · 18 min · Southwest Freeway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90 Alt: Sugar Land, Stafford

    3198 ft · 1 min

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1021 ft · 22 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  35. 35

    Take the ramp slight right

    1044 ft · 29 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Main Street

    3 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  37. 37

    Take the exit straight toward FM 2234

    107 m · 8 sec

  38. 38

    Continue on FM 2234

    121 m · 9 sec

  39. 39

    Continue on FM 2234

    1283 ft · 29 sec

  40. 40

    Continue straight

    107 m · 8 sec

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Orchard Street

    66 m · 11 sec · Orchard Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    83 m · 14 sec · 3rd Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Texas Parkway

    68 m · 4 sec · Texas Parkway

  44. 44

    Take the ramp right

    23 m · 3 sec

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
45 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
7 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
131 mi · 38%
US Highway 59 South
88.9 mi · 26%
Sinton
37.6 mi · 11%
United States Highway 77
33 mi · 10%
Southwest Freeway
16.7 mi · 5%
North Expressway
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 47m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.8 mi
283.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sinton
03h 23m from Brownsville
Leave By
10:26 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Brownsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Missouri City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brownsville to Missouri City?

The road trip is about 340.1 miles (547.4 km) and usually takes 06h 47m 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?

Sinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.3 miles from Brownsville and 169.8 miles from Missouri City.

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

The direct path is about 283.3 miles (456 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.8 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 $45.35 one way or $90.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Brownsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Missouri City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownsville and Missouri City. Straight-line distance: 283.37 mi (456.04 km).

Brownsville

#1 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

Population183,428
Coordinates25.9017500, -97.4974800
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Missouri City

#2 Missouri City

The third most populous city in Fort Bend County, Texas.

Population75,457
Coordinates29.6185700, -95.5377200
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)
End: Missouri City (-95.53772, 29.61857)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 547 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12 gal
45.43 L · about $45.35
Round trip
$90.70
24 gal · 90.86 L
Estimated CO2
106.6 kg one way
Round trip: 213.3 kg / 470 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $45.35 $90.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.02 $102.05
Premium $4.59 $55.09 $110.18
Diesel $3.99 $47.92 $95.83

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Brownsville and Missouri City. The current time is 20:19:16.

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.