How far is Brownsville, TX from West University Place, TX?

The driving distance from Brownsville, TX to West University Place, TX is about 349.7 miles (562.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 292.3 miles (470.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
349.7 mi
06h 59m
Flight
292.27 mi
470.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
292.27 mi
Kilometers
470.36 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
349.7 mi
Kilometers
562.79 km
Drive Time
06h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West University Place
Sun, May 3, 8:54 AM CDT
Return by in Brownsville
Sun, May 3, 3:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownsville
2026-05-03T01:55
Arrive West University Place
Sun, May 3, 8:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:59 PM to 2:29 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
10:02 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
Woodsboro
TX

Town in Frederick County Maryland

From Brownsville
175.1 mi
03h 29m
To West University Place
174.6 mi
03h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Brownsville Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
80°F
Sunday
Using Cameron Park as the closest live forecast in the Cameron County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brownsville and West University Place.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brownsville and West University Place.

  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

    29.3 mi · 34 min · Southwest Freeway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward Newcastle Drive, Weslayan Road

    700 ft · 17 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    776 ft · 16 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Weslayan Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Weslayan Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Rice Boulevard

    2338 ft · 1 min · Rice Boulevard

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Edloe Street

    112 m · 20 sec · Edloe Street

  38. 38

    Turn left

    16 m · 4 sec

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownsville and West University Place.

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
39 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
131 mi · 37%
US Highway 59 South
88.9 mi · 25%
Sinton
37.6 mi · 11%
United States Highway 77
33 mi · 9%
Southwest Freeway
29.3 mi · 8%
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 59m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.4 mi
292.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodsboro
03h 29m from Brownsville
Leave By
10:02 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brownsville and Sunny near West University Place.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brownsville to West University Place?

The road trip is about 349.7 miles (562.8 km) and usually takes 06h 59m 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 175.1 miles from Brownsville and 174.6 miles from West University Place.

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

The direct path is about 292.3 miles (470.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.4 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 $46.63 one way or $93.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brownsville and Sunny near West University Place.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownsville and West University Place. Straight-line distance: 292.27 mi (470.36 km).

Brownsville

#1 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

Population183,428
Coordinates25.9017500, -97.4974800
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
West University Place

#2 West University Place

City in Harris County, Texas, U.

Population15,496
Coordinates29.7180100, -95.4338300
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)
End: West University Place (-95.43383, 29.71801)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 563 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.34 gal
46.71 L · about $46.63
Round trip
$93.27
24.68 gal · 93.42 L
Estimated CO2
109.7 kg one way
Round trip: 219.3 kg / 483 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $46.63 $93.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.47 $104.94
Premium $4.59 $56.65 $113.31
Diesel $3.99 $49.27 $98.55

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Brownsville and West University Place. The current time is 01:55:08.

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.