How far is Donna, TX from Brownsville, TX?
The driving distance from Donna, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Cameron County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Donna and Brownsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Donna and Brownsville.
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Start on South 11th Street
7 m · 5 sec · South 11th Street
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Turn right onto Hooks Avenue
2960 ft · 57 sec · Hooks Avenue
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Turn left onto North Salinas Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · North Salinas Boulevard
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Turn right onto Frontage Road
2993 ft · 60 sec · Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 2 East, US 83 East
1033 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
19.7 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69E South, US 77, US 83: Brownsville
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77
13.2 mi · 15 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 Donna and Brownsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 2 East
Merge slight left
19.7 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Donna 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 Donna to Brownsville?
The road trip is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Harlingen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Donna and 24.1 miles from Brownsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.42 one way or $12.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Donna and Mostly Sunny near Brownsville.
Stop Ideas Near Harlingen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Harlingen City Recreation Department
Harlingen City
Mercedes Water Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harlingen.
Harlingen, Texas
Brownsville, Texas
McAllen, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Donna and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 39.11 mi (62.94 km).
#1 Donna
City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
| Population | 16,316 |
| Coordinates | 26.1703500, -98.0519500 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| 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: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.23 | $14.46 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $7.80 | $15.61 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
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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