How far is Converse, TX from Brownsville, TX?

The driving distance from Converse, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 284.5 miles (457.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 254.8 miles (410.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
284.49 mi
05h 07m
Flight
254.82 mi
410.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
254.82 mi
Kilometers
410.1 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.49 mi
Kilometers
457.85 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsville
Mon, May 4, 9:30 AM CDT
Return by in Converse
Mon, May 4, 2:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Converse
2026-05-04T04:22
Arrive Brownsville
Mon, May 4, 9:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 1:08 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Converse
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Robstown
TX

City in Nueces County, Texas, United States

From Converse
142.6 mi
02h 33m
To Brownsville
141.9 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
Brownsville Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
86°F
Monday
Using Cameron Park as the closest live forecast in the Cameron County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Toepperwein Road

    30 m · 9 sec · Toepperwein Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    98 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    651 ft · 15 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on South Seguin Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · South Seguin Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 East

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Interstate 10 East

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West, US 90 South, TX 130 West

    1734 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto 90th Infantry Division Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Connally Loop

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Connally Loop

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Connally Loop

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 37, US 281 North: San Antonio, Corpus Christi

    1184 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 37 South: Corpus Christi

    2457 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    118.7 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  13. 13

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

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  14. 14

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

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

  15. 15

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

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

  16. 16

    Continue on North Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on North Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · North Expressway

  18. 18

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

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto South Expressway

    101 m · 9 sec · South Expressway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East 12th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East 12th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Converse and Brownsville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 37 South
119 mi · 42%
U.S. Highway 77
105 mi · 37%
I 69E
31.3 mi · 11%
North Expressway
11.1 mi · 4%
Connally Loop
8.07 mi · 3%
South Seguin Road
4.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 37 South

Merge slight left

119 mi · 01h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
254.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Robstown
02h 33m from Converse
Leave By
6:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Converse 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 Converse to Brownsville?

The road trip is about 284.5 miles (457.9 km) and usually takes 05h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Robstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.6 miles from Converse and 141.9 miles from Brownsville.

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

The direct path is about 254.8 miles (410.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.94 one way or $75.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Converse and Mostly Sunny near Brownsville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Converse and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 254.82 mi (410.1 km).

Converse

#1 Converse

City

Population28,814
Coordinates29.5180100, -98.3161200
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Brownsville

#2 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

Population183,428
Coordinates25.9017500, -97.4974800
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Converse (-98.31612, 29.51801)
End: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 458 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.04 gal
38 L · about $37.94
Round trip
$75.88
20.08 gal · 76 L
Estimated CO2
89.2 kg one way
Round trip: 178.5 kg / 394 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $37.94 $75.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.69 $85.38
Premium $4.59 $46.09 $92.19
Diesel $3.99 $40.09 $80.18

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Converse and Brownsville. The current time is 04:22:33.

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.