How far is Henderson, TX from Brownsville, TX?
The driving distance from Henderson, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 534.7 miles (860.5 km), with a travel time of about 10h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 461.6 miles (742.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 13m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 10h 06m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
This small community in Wharton County, Texas, is situated on the Gulf Coastal Plain, an area characterized by its flat terrain and fertile soils.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Henderson and Brownsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henderson and Brownsville.
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Start on East Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Highway 79
2652 ft · 38 sec · Highway 79
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Turn left onto US Route 259
16.2 mi · 18 min · US Route 259
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Continue on North Railroad Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · North Railroad Avenue
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Continue on US Route 259
3 mi · 3 min · US Route 259
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Continue on US Highway 259
11.2 mi · 13 min · US Highway 259
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Lufkin
68 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
128 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
556 ft · 16 sec
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Turn left
32 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto North US Highway 59
1.1 km · 48 sec · North US Highway 59
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Continue on Northwest Stallings Drive
6.4 mi · 7 min · Northwest Stallings Drive
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Continue on Stallings Drive
2015 ft · 26 sec · Stallings Drive
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Take the exit slight right
919 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight
68 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Street
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Continue on South US Highway 59
19.4 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 59
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Take the exit slight right toward South First Street
121 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto South Medford Drive
1041 ft · 23 sec · South Medford Drive
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Turn left onto South First Street
4.1 mi · 5 min · South First Street
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Continue on US 59
1.3 mi · 2 min · US 59
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Continue on Diboll Relief Route
113.5 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Diboll Relief Route
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Continue on Southwest Freeway
34.7 mi · 40 min · Southwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road
1158 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
2217 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
1.4 km · 2 min · US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
1027 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue on US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59
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Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91
1.6 km · 1 min · Spur 91
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Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South
33.2 mi · 38 min · US Highway 77 South
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Turn straight onto Alamo Street
37.1 mi · 43 min · Alamo Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 37, US 77, I 69E
538 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left
1965 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight right
2.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville
31.3 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77
61.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77
43.7 mi · 47 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 Henderson and Brownsville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Diboll Relief Route
Continue on Diboll Relief Route
114 mi · 02h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Henderson and Partly Sunny near Brownsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Henderson to Brownsville?
The road trip is about 534.7 miles (860.5 km) and usually takes 10h 06m 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?
Louise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 267.8 miles from Henderson and 266.9 miles from Brownsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 461.6 miles (742.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.1 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 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 $71.31 one way or $142.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 167.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Henderson and Partly Sunny near Brownsville.
Stop Ideas Near Louise
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Louise.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 461.61 mi (742.89 km).
#1 Henderson
City in Rusk County, Texas, United States
| Population | 13,049 |
| Coordinates | 32.1532200, -94.7993800 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| 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: 860 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 40m |
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 | $71.31 | $142.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $80.24 | $160.47 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $86.63 | $173.26 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $75.35 | $150.70 |
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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