How far is Brownsville, TX from Palestine, TX?
The driving distance from Brownsville, TX to Palestine, TX is about 486.7 miles (783.2 km), with a travel time of about 09h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 420.4 miles (676.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 01m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 30m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brownsville and Palestine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownsville and Palestine.
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Start on East Washington Street
1682 ft · 41 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto North Frontage Road
999 ft · 20 sec · North Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 69E North, US 77 North, US 83 North
2235 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Expressway
10.6 mi · 12 min · North Expressway
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Continue on U.S. Highway 77
102 mi · 1 hr 53 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Keep slight left
1157 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight right
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue on U.S. Highway 77
11.6 mi · 13 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right
1410 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto US Highway 77 Frontage Road
148 m · 18 sec · US Highway 77 Frontage Road
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Turn right onto County Road 10
1 mi · 4 min · County Road 10
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Turn left onto County Road 79
4 mi · 16 min · County Road 79
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Turn left onto County Road 18
848 ft · 44 sec · County Road 18
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Turn sharp right
1.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp straight
2351 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Driscoll Bypass
2.3 mi · 2 min · Driscoll Bypass
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Continue on U.S. Highway 77
13.2 mi · 14 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
141 m · 5 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Sinton, Victoria
37.6 mi · 44 min
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Turn slight right onto United States Highway 77
33 mi · 37 min · United States Highway 77
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 77 South
1.2 mi · 1 min · US Highway 77 South
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Take the exit left
2026 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right
2790 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto North Navarro Street
40.1 mi · 46 min · North Navarro Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fairwinds Street
2010 ft · 26 sec · Fairwinds Street
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Continue on West 4th Street
1366 ft · 25 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto North Texana Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Texana Street
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Continue on United States Highway 77
1141 ft · 15 sec · United States Highway 77
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Continue on US 77
6.8 mi · 8 min · US 77
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Continue on United States Highway 77
24.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 77
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Continue on South Jefferson Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street
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Continue on North US Highway 77
17.3 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 77
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Continue on South Main Street
9.5 mi · 11 min · South Main Street
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Take the exit right
57 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
1152 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 21
36.6 mi · 40 min · State Highway 21
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Turn left onto West Old San Antonio Road
8.1 mi · 10 min · West Old San Antonio Road
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Take the ramp left
1575 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto South State Highway 6
11.4 mi · 12 min · South State Highway 6
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Continue on South Market Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Market Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
1713 ft · 22 sec · North State Highway 6
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Keep slight left
79.1 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Court Drive
108 m · 6 sec · Court Drive
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Continue on West Oak Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Oak Street
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Turn right onto West Spring Street
2963 ft · 53 sec · West Spring Street
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Turn slight left onto Avenue A
81 m · 5 sec · Avenue A
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Avenue A
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownsville and Palestine.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brownsville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palestine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brownsville to Palestine?
The road trip is about 486.7 miles (783.2 km) and usually takes 09h 30m 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 243.8 miles from Brownsville and 242.9 miles from Palestine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 420.4 miles (676.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.3 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 $64.89 one way or $129.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 152.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brownsville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palestine.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brownsville and Palestine. Straight-line distance: 420.36 mi (676.5 km).
#1 Brownsville
The southernmost city in Texas.
| Population | 183,428 |
| Coordinates | 25.9017500, -97.4974800 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palestine
City in and county seat of Anderson County, Texas, United States
| Population | 17,819 |
| Coordinates | 31.7621200, -95.6307900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palestine (-95.63079, 31.76212)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 783 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $64.89 | $129.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $73.01 | $146.01 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $78.83 | $157.65 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $68.56 | $137.12 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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