How far is Cloverleaf, TX from Brownsville, TX?

The driving distance from Cloverleaf, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 365.3 miles (587.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 303.2 miles (487.9 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
365.32 mi
06h 59m
Flight
303.17 mi
487.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
303.17 mi
Kilometers
487.91 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
365.32 mi
Kilometers
587.93 km
Drive Time
06h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM CDT
Return by in Cloverleaf
Thu, Apr 23, 8:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cloverleaf
2026-04-22T18:29
Arrive Brownsville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 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 Cloverleaf
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 Cloverleaf
182.9 mi
03h 29m
To Brownsville
182.4 mi
03h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
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 Cloverleaf and Brownsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hollywood Street

    59 m · 11 sec · Hollywood Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Greenville Street

    1984 ft · 2 min · Greenville Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Freeport Street

    2425 ft · 52 sec · Freeport Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Freeway Frontage Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Freeway Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West

    935 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · East Freeway

  7. 7

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

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

    1847 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Eastex Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Southwest Freeway

    34.7 mi · 40 min · Southwest Freeway

  11. 11

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

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    2217 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  14. 14

    Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 59

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91

    1.6 km · 1 min · Spur 91

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South

    33.2 mi · 38 min · US Highway 77 South

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Alamo Street

    37.1 mi · 43 min · Alamo Street

  23. 23

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

    538 ft · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight right

    2.5 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

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

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  27. 27

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

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

  28. 28

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

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

  29. 29

    Continue on North Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Expressway

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on North Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · North Expressway

  31. 31

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

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto South Expressway

    101 m · 9 sec · South Expressway

  33. 33

    Turn right onto East 12th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East 12th Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cloverleaf 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
35 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
105 mi · 29%
US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 20%
Alamo Street
37.1 mi · 10%
Southwest Freeway
34.7 mi · 10%
US Highway 77 South
33.2 mi · 9%
I 69E
31.3 mi · 9%
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
06h 59m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.1 mi
303.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodsboro
03h 29m from Cloverleaf
Leave By
10:02 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cloverleaf 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 Cloverleaf to Brownsville?

The road trip is about 365.3 miles (587.9 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 182.9 miles from Cloverleaf and 182.4 miles from Brownsville.

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

The direct path is about 303.2 miles (487.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.1 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 $48.71 one way or $97.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cloverleaf and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 303.17 mi (487.91 km).

Cloverleaf

#1 Cloverleaf

Census designated place

Population22,942
Coordinates29.7782800, -95.1718800
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Brownsville

#2 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

Population183,428
Coordinates25.9017500, -97.4974800
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Cloverleaf (-95.17188, 29.77828)
End: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 588 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.89 gal
48.8 L · about $48.71
Round trip
$97.42
25.78 gal · 97.6 L
Estimated CO2
114.6 kg one way
Round trip: 229.1 kg / 505 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $48.71 $97.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.81 $109.62
Premium $4.59 $59.18 $118.36
Diesel $3.99 $51.47 $102.94

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Cloverleaf and Brownsville. The current time is 18:29:37.

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.