How far is Horizon City, TX from Brownsville, TX?

The driving distance from Horizon City, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 813 miles (1308.4 km), with a travel time of about 13h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 661.6 miles (1064.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 27h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
812.98 mi
13h 34m
Flight
661.54 mi
1064.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
661.54 mi
Kilometers
1064.65 km
Flight Time
01h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
812.98 mi
Kilometers
1308.36 km
Drive Time
13h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 13h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:40 AM CDT
Return by in Horizon City
Sun, Apr 19, 2:14 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Horizon City
2026-04-18T11:05
Arrive Brownsville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:40 AM MDT
Route Timing
13h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
8:35 PM to 10:05 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
8:50 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Horizon City
8:00 PM MDT
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
Junction
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Horizon City
406.6 mi
06h 47m
To Brownsville
406.4 mi
06h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 mph ENE
Destination
Brownsville Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
88°F
Saturday
Using Cameron Park as the closest live forecast in the Cameron County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Horizon City and Brownsville.

  1. 1

    Start on Jasper Drive

    20 m · 8 sec · Jasper Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Darrington Road

    780 ft · 18 sec · Darrington Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Alderwood Manor Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Alderwood Manor Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ashford Street

    535 ft · 19 sec · Ashford Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Horizon Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Horizon Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Gateway Boulevard East

    3143 ft · 1 min · Gateway Boulevard East

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East

    772 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    148.2 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    363.5 mi · 5 hr 45 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown

    2505 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

    804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad

    2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    2725 ft · 1 min · Dolorosa Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West Market Street

    1893 ft · 42 sec · West Market Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East Market Street

    2143 ft · 41 sec · East Market Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way

    957 ft · 21 sec · Tower of the Americas Way

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 South, US 281 South

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · William J Bordelon Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway

    125.1 mi · 2 hr 7 min · Lucian Adams Freeway

  22. 22

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

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  23. 23

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

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

  24. 24

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

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

  25. 25

    Continue on North Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Expressway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on North Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · North Expressway

  27. 27

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

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto South Expressway

    101 m · 9 sec · South Expressway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East 12th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East 12th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Horizon City 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
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
529 mi · 65%
Lucian Adams Freeway
125 mi · 15%
U.S. Highway 77
105 mi · 13%
I 69E
31.3 mi · 4%
North Expressway
11.1 mi · 1%
Horizon Boulevard
2.51 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Keep slight right

363 mi · 05h 45m

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
13h 34m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
27h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+151.4 mi
661.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Junction
06h 47m from Horizon City
Leave By
8:50 AM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Horizon City and Mostly Cloudy near Brownsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Horizon City to Brownsville?

The road trip is about 813 miles (1308.4 km) and usually takes 13h 34m 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?

Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 406.6 miles from Horizon City and 406.4 miles from Brownsville.

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

The direct path is about 661.6 miles (1064.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 151.4 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 MDT. 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 $108.42 one way or $216.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 255 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Horizon City and Brownsville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Horizon City and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 661.54 mi (1064.65 km).

Horizon City

#1 Horizon City

City in El Paso County, Texas, United States

Population19,642
Coordinates31.6926100, -106.2074800
Altitude1226
CountryUnited States
Brownsville

#2 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

Population183,428
Coordinates25.9017500, -97.4974800
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Horizon City (-106.20748, 31.69261)
End: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)27h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)20h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)16h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)13h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)10h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
28.69 gal
108.59 L · about $108.42
Round trip
$216.84
57.38 gal · 217.18 L
Estimated CO2
255 kg one way
Round trip: 509.9 kg / 1124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $108.42 $216.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $121.99 $243.98
Premium $4.59 $131.72 $263.43
Diesel $3.99 $114.56 $229.12

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Horizon City, TX and Brownsville, TX. The current time in Horizon City is 11:05:28, although it is 12:05:28 in Brownsville.

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.