How far is Conroe, TX from Brownsville, TX?

The driving distance from Conroe, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 391.5 miles (630.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 329.1 miles (529.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 56m 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
391.51 mi
07h 28m
Flight
329.11 mi
529.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
329.11 mi
Kilometers
529.65 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
391.51 mi
Kilometers
630.08 km
Drive Time
07h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM CDT
Return by in Conroe
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conroe
2026-04-22T22:32
Arrive Brownsville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:28 PM to 2:58 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
9:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Conroe
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 Conroe
196.1 mi
03h 44m
To Brownsville
195.4 mi
03h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 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 Conroe and Brownsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Pacific Street

    1131 ft · 53 sec · North Pacific Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1654 ft · 46 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mill Avenue

    663 ft · 25 sec · Mill Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Frazier Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Frazier Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Loop 336 West

    615 ft · 19 sec · South Loop 336 West

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    135 m · 11 sec · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 45 South

    1012 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    22.6 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward BW 8 East, SHT West: Bush Intercontinental Airport, Sam Houston Tollway West

    2869 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on SHT West: Sam Houston Tollway

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Sam Houston Parkway West

    1095 ft · 14 sec · North Sam Houston Parkway West

  12. 12

    Continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West

    17.8 mi · 20 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South

  15. 15

    Continue on West Sam Houston Parkway South

    3069 ft · 40 sec · West Sam Houston Parkway South

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North, US 59 South: Downtown, Victoria

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South, US 59 South: Victoria

    1.1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    20.2 mi · 22 min · Southwest Freeway

  19. 19

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

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    2217 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  22. 22

    Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp straight

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Continue on US Highway 59

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91

    1.6 km · 1 min · Spur 91

  29. 29

    Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South

    33.2 mi · 38 min · US Highway 77 South

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Alamo Street

    37.1 mi · 43 min · Alamo Street

  31. 31

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

    538 ft · 13 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight right

    2.5 mi · 2 min

  34. 34

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

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  35. 35

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

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

  36. 36

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

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

  37. 37

    Continue on North Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Expressway

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on North Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · North Expressway

  39. 39

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

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  40. 40

    Turn straight onto South Expressway

    101 m · 9 sec · South Expressway

  41. 41

    Turn right onto East 12th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East 12th Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Conroe 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
43 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
6 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
105 mi · 27%
US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 19%
Alamo Street
37.1 mi · 9%
US Highway 77 South
33.2 mi · 8%
I 69E
31.3 mi · 8%
I 45 South
22.8 mi · 6%
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 28m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.4 mi
329.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Refugio
03h 44m from Conroe
Leave By
9:04 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

The road trip is about 391.5 miles (630.1 km) and usually takes 07h 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?

Refugio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.1 miles from Conroe and 195.4 miles from Brownsville.

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

The direct path is about 329.1 miles (529.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.4 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 $52.23 one way or $104.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conroe and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 329.11 mi (529.65 km).

Conroe

#1 Conroe

The third most populous city in Montgomery County, Texas.

Population96,214
Coordinates30.3118800, -95.4560500
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Brownsville

#2 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

Population183,428
Coordinates25.9017500, -97.4974800
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Conroe (-95.45605, 30.31188)
End: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 630 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.82 gal
52.3 L · about $52.23
Round trip
$104.45
27.64 gal · 104.6 L
Estimated CO2
122.8 kg one way
Round trip: 245.6 kg / 541 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $52.23 $104.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $58.76 $117.53
Premium $4.59 $63.45 $126.90
Diesel $3.99 $55.18 $110.37

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Conroe and Brownsville. The current time is 22:32:26.

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.