How far is Brownsville, TX from Robstown, TX?
The driving distance from Brownsville, TX to Robstown, TX is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 03h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brownsville and Robstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownsville and Robstown.
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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
4.7 mi · 5 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right
1600 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto South US Highway 77
1.2 km · 2 min · South US Highway 77
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Avenue A
96 m · 10 sec · West Avenue A
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
114 m · 12 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn right onto East Main Avenue
25 m · 4 sec · East Main Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownsville and Robstown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Brownsville and Mostly Cloudy near Robstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brownsville to Robstown?
The road trip is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km) and usually takes 03h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Raymondville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72 miles from Brownsville and 71.6 miles from Robstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.16 one way or $38.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brownsville and Mostly Cloudy near Robstown.
Stop Ideas Near Raymondville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Raymondville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brownsville and Robstown. Straight-line distance: 130.91 mi (210.68 km).
#1 Brownsville
The southernmost city in Texas.
| Population | 183,428 |
| Coordinates | 25.9017500, -97.4974800 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Robstown
City in Nueces County, Texas, United States
| Population | 11,133 |
| Coordinates | 27.7903000, -97.6688800 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Robstown (-97.66888, 27.7903)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $19.16 | $38.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.56 | $43.12 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $23.28 | $46.55 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $20.24 | $40.49 |
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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