How far is Cinco Ranch, TX from Brownsville, TX?
The driving distance from Cinco Ranch, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 336 miles (540.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 285.6 miles (459.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 57m 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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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cinco Ranch and Brownsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cinco Ranch and Brownsville.
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Start on Crystal Bay Drive
53 m · 10 sec · Crystal Bay Drive
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Turn right onto Cinco Lakes Drive
1332 ft · 36 sec · Cinco Lakes Drive
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Continue on South Lake Village Drive
603 ft · 21 sec · South Lake Village Drive
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Turn left onto Ravens Lake Drive
890 ft · 39 sec · Ravens Lake Drive
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Turn left onto Grand Harbor Drive
80 m · 17 sec · Grand Harbor Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Peek Road
1085 ft · 37 sec · Peek Road
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Turn right onto Westheimer Parkway
3058 ft · 1 min · Westheimer Parkway
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Take the ramp left toward TX 99 South
2102 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway South
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Grand Parkway South
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1093
2003 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Farm to Market 1093 Road
2070 ft · 41 sec · Farm to Market 1093 Road
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Continue on FM 1093
1006 ft · 20 sec · FM 1093
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Take the ramp slight left toward WPT Toll West
1337 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westpark Tollway
1.1 km · 48 sec · Westpark Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 723: Spring Green Boulevard
1349 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto FM 1093
2362 ft · 54 sec · FM 1093
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Turn left
1550 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Avenue H
2170 ft · 37 sec · Avenue H
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Continue on Avenue H
1.5 mi · 3 min · Avenue H
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1 km · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
2217 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
1.4 km · 2 min · US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
1027 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue on US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59
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Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91
1.6 km · 1 min · Spur 91
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Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South
33.2 mi · 38 min · US Highway 77 South
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Turn straight onto Alamo Street
37.1 mi · 43 min · Alamo Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 37, US 77, I 69E
538 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left
1965 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight right
2.5 mi · 2 min
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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 Cinco Ranch and Brownsville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cinco Ranch 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 Cinco Ranch to Brownsville?
The road trip is about 336 miles (540.7 km) and usually takes 06h 28m 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?
Sinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.3 miles from Cinco Ranch and 167.7 miles from Brownsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 285.6 miles (459.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 $44.82 one way or $89.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Cinco Ranch and Mostly Sunny near Brownsville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cinco Ranch and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 285.62 mi (459.66 km).
#1 Cinco Ranch
Census designated place
| Population | 18,274 |
| Coordinates | 29.7388400, -95.7580000 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| 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: 541 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 11m |
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 | $44.82 | $89.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $50.43 | $100.86 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $54.45 | $108.90 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $47.36 | $94.71 |
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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