How far is Brownwood, TX from Brownsville, TX?
The driving distance from Brownwood, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 467.9 miles (753 km), with a travel time of about 08h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 411.3 miles (661.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 18m 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 08h 39m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Atascosa County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on the route
8 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
2742 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp straight
70 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Commerce Street
2714 ft · 37 sec · West Commerce Street
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Continue on Early Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard
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Turn right onto Garmon Drive
1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive
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Continue on US Highway 84 East
29.2 mi · 33 min · US Highway 84 East
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Turn right
22.2 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
14.8 mi · 15 min
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Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281
79 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 281
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Continue on North Key Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Key Avenue
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Turn right onto South US Highway 281
20 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on North Water Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · North Water Street
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Continue on South US Highway 281
46 mi · 54 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on South US Highway 281
26.6 mi · 32 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn straight
3.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane
2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane
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Merge slight right
14.8 mi · 18 min
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Continue on William J Bordelon Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · William J Bordelon Freeway
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Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway
125.1 mi · 2 hr 7 min · Lucian Adams Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville
31.3 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77
61.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77
43.7 mi · 47 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Continue on North Expressway
2.1 mi · 2 min · North Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Expressway
9 mi · 10 min · North Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 12th-14th Street
1730 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto South Expressway
101 m · 9 sec · South Expressway
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Turn right onto East 12th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East 12th Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Lucian Adams Freeway
Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway
125 mi · 02h 07m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brownwood and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 467.9 miles (753 km) and usually takes 08h 39m 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?
Christine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 234.4 miles from Brownwood and 233.4 miles from Brownsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 411.3 miles (661.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.6 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 $62.39 one way or $124.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 146.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brownwood and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brownsville.
Stop Ideas Near Christine
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 Christine.
San Antonio Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brownwood and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 411.31 mi (661.94 km).
#1 Brownwood
City in Texas, United States of America
| Population | 19,031 |
| Coordinates | 31.7093200, -98.9911600 |
| Altitude | 416 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brownsville
The southernmost city in Texas.
| Population | 183,428 |
| Coordinates | 25.9017500, -97.4974800 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 753 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 50m |
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 | $62.39 | $124.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $70.20 | $140.40 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $75.80 | $151.59 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $65.92 | $131.85 |
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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