How far is Deer Park, TX from Brownsville, TX?

The driving distance from Deer Park, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 366 miles (589 km), with a travel time of about 07h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 300.1 miles (483 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 02m 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
366.02 mi
07h 01m
Flight
300.15 mi
483.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
300.15 mi
Kilometers
483.05 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
366.02 mi
Kilometers
589.05 km
Drive Time
07h 01m

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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 07h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsville
Tue, Jun 2, 5:07 PM CDT
Return by in Deer Park
Wed, Jun 3, 12:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deer Park
2026-06-02T10:06
Arrive Brownsville
Tue, Jun 2, 5:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:01 PM to 2:31 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
9:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deer Park
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 Deer Park
183.2 mi
03h 30m
To Brownsville
182.7 mi
03h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
Brownsville Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
92°F
Tuesday
Using Cameron Park as the closest live forecast in the Cameron County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deer Park and Brownsville.

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    2359 ft · 56 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Highway 225

    2548 ft · 53 sec · Highway 225

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 225 West

    1820 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto La Porte Freeway

    1695 ft · 22 sec · La Porte Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Pasadena Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Pasadena Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on La Porte Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · La Porte Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 610 West

    2542 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto East Loop South

    7.2 mi · 9 min · East Loop South

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto South Loop West

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Loop West

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90 Alternate: Buffalo Speedway, South Main Street

    1289 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South Loop West Frontage Road

    3251 ft · 1 min · South Loop West Frontage Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59

    1743 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    780 ft · 18 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 59 South, I 69 South

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    16.7 mi · 18 min · Southwest Freeway

  18. 18

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

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    2217 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  21. 21

    Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp straight

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Continue on US Highway 59

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91

    1.6 km · 1 min · Spur 91

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South

    33.2 mi · 38 min · US Highway 77 South

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Alamo Street

    37.1 mi · 43 min · Alamo Street

  30. 30

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

    538 ft · 13 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight right

    2.5 mi · 2 min

  33. 33

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

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  34. 34

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

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

  35. 35

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

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

  36. 36

    Continue on North Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Expressway

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on North Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · North Expressway

  38. 38

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

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  39. 39

    Turn straight onto South Expressway

    101 m · 9 sec · South Expressway

  40. 40

    Turn right onto East 12th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East 12th Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deer Park 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
42 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
7 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 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%
US Highway 77 South
33.2 mi · 9%
I 69E
31.3 mi · 9%
US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
18.4 mi · 5%
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 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.9 mi
300.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodsboro
03h 30m from Deer Park
Leave By
9:58 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Deer Park and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brownsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Deer Park to Brownsville?

The road trip is about 366 miles (589 km) and usually takes 07h 01m 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 183.2 miles from Deer Park and 182.7 miles from Brownsville.

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

The direct path is about 300.1 miles (483 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.9 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 $48.82 one way or $97.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deer Park and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 300.15 mi (483.05 km).

Deer Park

#1 Deer Park

City in Harris County, Texas, United States

Population32,913
Coordinates29.7052300, -95.1238200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Brownsville

#2 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

Population183,428
Coordinates25.9017500, -97.4974800
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Deer Park (-95.12382, 29.70523)
End: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 589 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 06m
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
12.92 gal
48.89 L · about $48.82
Round trip
$97.65
25.84 gal · 97.78 L
Estimated CO2
114.8 kg one way
Round trip: 229.6 kg / 506 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $48.82 $97.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.94 $109.87
Premium $4.59 $59.32 $118.63
Diesel $3.99 $51.59 $103.18

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Deer Park and Brownsville. The current time is 10:06:20.

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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.