How far is Brownwood, TX from Brownsville, TX?

The driving distance from Brownwood, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 377.5 miles (607.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 305 miles (490.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 48m 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
377.47 mi
07h 24m
Flight
304.98 mi
490.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
304.98 mi
Kilometers
490.82 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
377.47 mi
Kilometers
607.48 km
Drive Time
07h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsville
Wed, Jun 3, 12:47 AM CDT
Return by in Brownwood
Wed, Jun 3, 8:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownwood
2026-06-02T17:22
Arrive Brownsville
Wed, Jun 3, 12:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:24 PM to 2:54 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
9:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownwood
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
Refugio
TX

Town in Texas, USA

From Brownwood
189 mi
03h 42m
To Brownsville
188.5 mi
03h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
Brownsville Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
92°F
Tuesday
Using Cameron Park as the closest live forecast in the Cameron County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brownwood and Brownsville.

  1. 1

    Start on Mapleton Avenue

    1175 ft · 1 min · Mapleton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bayshore Drive

    1.4 km · 5 min · Bayshore Drive

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Bayshore Drive

    2507 ft · 3 min · Bayshore Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Schreck Street

    1.2 km · 4 min · West Schreck Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bayway Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Bayway Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Decker Drive

    1.4 km · 1 min · Decker Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West

    605 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Decker Drive

    1.1 km · 47 sec · Decker Drive

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    17.5 mi · 21 min · East Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 69, US 59 South: Downtown

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South, US 59 South

    1847 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Eastex Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Southwest Freeway

    34.7 mi · 40 min · Southwest Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    2217 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  17. 17

    Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 59

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91

    1.6 km · 1 min · Spur 91

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South

    33.2 mi · 38 min · US Highway 77 South

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Alamo Street

    37.1 mi · 43 min · Alamo Street

  26. 26

    Take the exit straight toward I 37, US 77, I 69E

    538 ft · 13 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight right

    2.5 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77

    61.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · U.S. Highway 77

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77

    43.7 mi · 47 min · U.S. Highway 77

  32. 32

    Continue on North Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Expressway

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on North Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · North Expressway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward 12th-14th Street

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto South Expressway

    101 m · 9 sec · South Expressway

  36. 36

    Turn right onto East 12th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East 12th Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
105 mi · 28%
US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 20%
Alamo Street
37.1 mi · 10%
Southwest Freeway
34.7 mi · 9%
US Highway 77 South
33.2 mi · 9%
I 69E
31.3 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 59

Continue on US Highway 59

74.7 mi · 01h 22m

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
07h 24m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.5 mi
305 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Refugio
03h 42m from Brownwood
Leave By
9:12 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brownwood and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brownsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brownwood to Brownsville?

The road trip is about 377.5 miles (607.5 km) and usually takes 07h 24m 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?

Refugio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 189 miles from Brownwood and 188.5 miles from Brownsville.

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

The direct path is about 305 miles (490.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.5 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 $50.34 one way or $100.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brownwood and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brownsville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownwood and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 304.98 mi (490.82 km).

Brownwood

#1 Brownwood

City in Texas, United States of America

Population18,208
Coordinates29.7491200, -95.0499300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Brownsville

#2 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

Population183,428
Coordinates25.9017500, -97.4974800
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Brownwood (-95.04993, 29.74912)
End: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 607 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.32 gal
50.42 L · about $50.34
Round trip
$100.67
26.64 gal · 100.84 L
Estimated CO2
118.4 kg one way
Round trip: 236.7 kg / 522 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $50.34 $100.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $56.64 $113.27
Premium $4.59 $61.15 $122.30
Diesel $3.99 $53.19 $106.37

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Brownwood and Brownsville. The current time is 17:22:53.

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.