How far is Brownsville, TX from South Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Brownsville, TX to South Houston, TX is about 361 miles (580.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 294.3 miles (473.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 14m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brownsville and South Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownsville and South Houston.
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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 left to continue on Spur 91
1.5 mi · 2 min · Spur 91
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South
88.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 59 South
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Take the exit slight right
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · 59 Northbound Frontage Road
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Continue straight
2146 ft · 59 sec
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Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
2 mi · 5 min · US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
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Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
16.7 mi · 18 min · Southwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90 Alt: Sugar Land, Stafford
3198 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1021 ft · 22 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1044 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Main Street
11.5 mi · 15 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Loop West Frontage Road
1.1 km · 1 min · South Loop West Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 610 East
787 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Loop West
7.7 mi · 10 min · South Loop West
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45 South: Galveston
1877 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 3: Monroe Road
737 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
1530 ft · 31 sec · Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Monroe Road
991 ft · 25 sec · Monroe Road
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Continue on Winkler Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Winkler Drive
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Turn right onto Galveston Road
1 km · 59 sec · Galveston Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Galveston Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownsville and South Houston.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Brownsville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near South Houston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brownsville to South Houston?
The road trip is about 361 miles (580.9 km) and usually takes 07h 14m 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?
Woodsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.8 miles from Brownsville and 180.3 miles from South Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 294.3 miles (473.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.7 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 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 $48.14 one way or $96.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Brownsville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near South Houston.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brownsville and South Houston. Straight-line distance: 294.35 mi (473.71 km).
#1 Brownsville
The southernmost city in Texas.
| Population | 183,428 |
| Coordinates | 25.9017500, -97.4974800 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Houston
City in Harris County, Texas, United States
| Population | 17,446 |
| Coordinates | 29.6630100, -95.2354900 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Houston (-95.23549, 29.66301)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 581 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $48.14 | $96.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $54.17 | $108.34 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $58.49 | $116.98 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $50.87 | $101.74 |
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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