How far is Hewitt, TX from Brownsville, TX?

The driving distance from Hewitt, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 424.6 miles (683.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 384.6 miles (619 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 39m 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
424.55 mi
07h 49m
Flight
384.63 mi
619.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
384.63 mi
Kilometers
619.01 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
424.55 mi
Kilometers
683.25 km
Drive Time
07h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:45 AM CDT
Return by in Hewitt
Thu, Apr 23, 6:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hewitt
2026-04-23T02:55
Arrive Brownsville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:50 PM to 3:20 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
8:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hewitt
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
Kenedy
TX

City

From Hewitt
212.8 mi
03h 54m
To Brownsville
211.8 mi
03h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
Brownsville Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
88°F
Thursday
Using Cameron Park as the closest live forecast in the Cameron County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    26 m · 5 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Warren Street

    840 ft · 28 sec · West Warren Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Hewitt Drive

    3.1 mi · 4 min · South Hewitt Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Interstate Highway 35 Service Road

    3068 ft · 1 min · Interstate Highway 35 Service Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South

    2162 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    31 mi · 32 min · Purple Heart Trail

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    26.5 mi · 27 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    58.5 mi · 55 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart

    1219 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    2699 ft · 35 sec · United States Highway 183

  12. 12

    Continue on North Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · North Colorado Street

  13. 13

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  14. 14

    Continue on North Magnolia Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · North Magnolia Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    51.2 mi · 57 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Farm-to-Market Road 792

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

  17. 17

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Sunset Strip Drive

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on South US Highway 181

    40.2 mi · 46 min · South US Highway 181

  20. 20

    Continue on North 8th Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · North 8th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 181 South

    16.1 mi · 18 min · US Highway 181 South

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1648 ft · 45 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US Route 181

    65 m · 6 sec · US Route 181

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto US Highway 181

    1.1 km · 1 min · US Highway 181

  25. 25

    Take the ramp right

    1926 ft · 47 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    11.9 mi · 14 min

  27. 27

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

    538 ft · 13 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight right

    2.5 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

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

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  31. 31

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

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

  32. 32

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

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

  33. 33

    Continue on North Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Expressway

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on North Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · North Expressway

  35. 35

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

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto South Expressway

    101 m · 9 sec · South Expressway

  37. 37

    Turn right onto East 12th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East 12th Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hewitt 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
39 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
105 mi · 25%
TX 130 Toll South
59.2 mi · 14%
Purple Heart Trail
57.5 mi · 14%
North Magnolia Avenue
55.4 mi · 13%
South US Highway 181
40.2 mi · 9%
I 69E
31.3 mi · 7%
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
07h 49m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40 mi
384.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kenedy
03h 54m from Hewitt
Leave By
8:20 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hewitt 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 Hewitt to Brownsville?

The road trip is about 424.6 miles (683.3 km) and usually takes 07h 49m 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?

Kenedy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 212.8 miles from Hewitt and 211.8 miles from Brownsville.

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

The direct path is about 384.6 miles (619 km), while the road route adds roughly 40 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 $56.61 one way or $113.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kenedy

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kenedy, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kenedy.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

90 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

118 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hewitt and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 384.63 mi (619.01 km).

Hewitt

#1 Hewitt

City in Texas, United States

Population15,113
Coordinates31.4623900, -97.1958400
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Brownsville

#2 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

Population183,428
Coordinates25.9017500, -97.4974800
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Hewitt (-97.19584, 31.46239)
End: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 683 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.98 gal
56.71 L · about $56.61
Round trip
$113.22
29.96 gal · 113.42 L
Estimated CO2
133.1 kg one way
Round trip: 266.3 kg / 587 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $56.61 $113.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $63.69 $127.39
Premium $4.59 $68.77 $137.55
Diesel $3.99 $59.82 $119.63

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hewitt and Brownsville. The current time is 02:55:38.

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.