How far is Georgetown, TX from Brownsville, TX?

The driving distance from Georgetown, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 360.9 miles (580.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 327.1 miles (526.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 26m 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
360.86 mi
06h 43m
Flight
327.06 mi
526.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
327.06 mi
Kilometers
526.35 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
360.86 mi
Kilometers
580.75 km
Drive Time
06h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM CDT
Return by in Georgetown
Thu, Apr 23, 8:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-22T18:52
Arrive Brownsville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:43 PM to 2:13 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
10:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Georgetown
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
Skidmore
TX

City in Nodaway County, Missouri

From Georgetown
180.9 mi
03h 21m
To Brownsville
179.9 mi
03h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
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 Georgetown and Brownsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    62 m · 10 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East University Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East University Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto TX 130 Frontage Road

    619 ft · 12 sec · TX 130 Frontage Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 130 Toll South: Round Rock, Hutto

    1757 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    54 mi · 50 min · Pickle Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart

    1219 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    2699 ft · 35 sec · United States Highway 183

  8. 8

    Continue on North Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · North Colorado Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  10. 10

    Continue on North Magnolia Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · North Magnolia Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    51.2 mi · 57 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Farm-to-Market Road 792

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Farm-to-Market Road 792

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Sunset Strip Drive

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on South US Highway 181

    40.2 mi · 46 min · South US Highway 181

  16. 16

    Continue on North 8th Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · North 8th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 181 South

    16.1 mi · 18 min · US Highway 181 South

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1648 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US Route 181

    65 m · 6 sec · US Route 181

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto US Highway 181

    1.1 km · 1 min · US Highway 181

  21. 21

    Take the ramp right

    1926 ft · 47 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    11.9 mi · 14 min

  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 Georgetown 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
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
105 mi · 29%
North Magnolia Avenue
55.4 mi · 15%
Pickle Parkway
54 mi · 15%
South US Highway 181
40.2 mi · 11%
I 69E
31.3 mi · 9%
US Highway 181 South
16.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Highway 77

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

61.3 mi · 01h 10m

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 43m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
327.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Skidmore
03h 21m from Georgetown
Leave By
10:34 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Georgetown 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 Georgetown to Brownsville?

The road trip is about 360.9 miles (580.8 km) and usually takes 06h 43m 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?

Skidmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.9 miles from Georgetown and 179.9 miles from Brownsville.

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

The direct path is about 327.1 miles (526.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 $48.11 one way or $96.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 327.06 mi (526.35 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

The most populous city in Williamson County, Texas.

Population85,538
Coordinates30.6326900, -97.6772300
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Brownsville

#2 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

Population183,428
Coordinates25.9017500, -97.4974800
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-97.67723, 30.63269)
End: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 581 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.73 gal
48.2 L · about $48.11
Round trip
$96.21
25.46 gal · 96.4 L
Estimated CO2
113.1 kg one way
Round trip: 226.3 kg / 499 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $48.11 $96.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.13 $108.26
Premium $4.59 $58.44 $116.89
Diesel $3.99 $50.83 $101.66

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 Georgetown and Brownsville. The current time is 18:52:29.

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.