How far is Brushy Creek, TX from Brownsville, TX?

The driving distance from Brushy Creek, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 356.4 miles (573.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 319 miles (513.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 23m 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
356.33 mi
06h 41m
Flight
318.99 mi
513.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
318.99 mi
Kilometers
513.36 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
356.33 mi
Kilometers
573.46 km
Drive Time
06h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM CDT
Return by in Brushy Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brushy Creek
2026-04-22T23:49
Arrive Brownsville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:42 PM to 2:12 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
10:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brushy Creek
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
Skidmore
TX

City in Nodaway County, Missouri

From Brushy Creek
178.6 mi
03h 20m
To Brownsville
177.7 mi
03h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
Brownsville Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
86°F
Wednesday
Using Cameron Park as the closest live forecast in the Cameron County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brushy Creek and Brownsville.

  1. 1

    Start on Stoney Hill

    123 m · 16 sec · Stoney Hill

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Stonebridge Drive

    1634 ft · 49 sec · Stonebridge Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Great Oaks Drive

    1794 ft · 46 sec · Great Oaks Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto O'Connor Drive

    2.7 mi · 4 min · O'Connor Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 45

    1680 ft · 28 sec · State Highway 45

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 45 Toll East

    1789 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 45 North

    7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 45 North

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 45 Toll South, TX 130 Toll South: Austin

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    40.9 mi · 38 min · Pickle Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart

    1219 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    2699 ft · 35 sec · United States Highway 183

  12. 12

    Continue on North Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · North Colorado Street

  13. 13

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  14. 14

    Continue on North Magnolia Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · North Magnolia Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    51.2 mi · 57 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Farm-to-Market Road 792

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Farm-to-Market Road 792

  17. 17

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Sunset Strip Drive

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on South US Highway 181

    40.2 mi · 46 min · South US Highway 181

  20. 20

    Continue on North 8th Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · North 8th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 181 South

    16.1 mi · 18 min · US Highway 181 South

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1648 ft · 45 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US Route 181

    65 m · 6 sec · US Route 181

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto US Highway 181

    1.1 km · 1 min · US Highway 181

  25. 25

    Take the ramp right

    1926 ft · 47 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    11.9 mi · 14 min

  27. 27

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

    538 ft · 13 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight right

    2.5 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

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

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  31. 31

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

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

  32. 32

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

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

  33. 33

    Continue on North Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Expressway

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on North Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · North Expressway

  35. 35

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

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto South Expressway

    101 m · 9 sec · South Expressway

  37. 37

    Turn right onto East 12th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East 12th Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brushy Creek 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
39 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
105 mi · 29%
North Magnolia Avenue
55.4 mi · 16%
Pickle Parkway
40.9 mi · 11%
South US Highway 181
40.2 mi · 11%
I 69E
31.3 mi · 9%
US Highway 181 South
16.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Highway 77

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

61.3 mi · 01h 10m

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 41m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.4 mi
319 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Skidmore
03h 20m from Brushy Creek
Leave By
10:36 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brushy Creek and Mostly Sunny near Brownsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brushy Creek to Brownsville?

The road trip is about 356.4 miles (573.5 km) and usually takes 06h 41m 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?

Skidmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.6 miles from Brushy Creek and 177.7 miles from Brownsville.

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

The direct path is about 319 miles (513.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 $47.50 one way or $95.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brushy Creek and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 318.99 mi (513.36 km).

Brushy Creek

#1 Brushy Creek

Census designated place

Population21,764
Coordinates30.5135300, -97.7397300
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Brownsville

#2 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

Population183,428
Coordinates25.9017500, -97.4974800
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Brushy Creek (-97.73973, 30.51353)
End: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 573 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.57 gal
47.6 L · about $47.50
Round trip
$95.00
25.14 gal · 95.2 L
Estimated CO2
111.7 kg one way
Round trip: 223.4 kg / 493 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $47.50 $95.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.45 $106.90
Premium $4.59 $57.71 $115.42
Diesel $3.99 $50.19 $100.38

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brushy Creek and Brownsville. The current time is 23:49:27.

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.