How far is Hutto, TX from Brownsville, TX?

The driving distance from Hutto, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 351.1 miles (565.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 320.7 miles (516.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
351.15 mi
06h 34m
Flight
320.67 mi
516.07 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Hutto.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
320.67 mi
Kilometers
516.07 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
351.15 mi
Kilometers
565.12 km
Drive Time
06h 34m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsville
Sun, May 17, 2:10 PM CDT
Return by in Hutto
Sun, May 17, 8:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hutto
2026-05-17T07:35
Arrive Brownsville
Sun, May 17, 2:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:34 PM to 2:04 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
10:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hutto
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 Hutto
176 mi
03h 17m
To Brownsville
175.1 mi
03h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSE
Destination
Brownsville Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
93°F
Sunday
Using Cameron Park as the closest live forecast in the Cameron County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jim Cage Lane

    36 m · 12 sec · Jim Cage Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1.6 km · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chris Kelley Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Chris Kelley Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto TX 130 Frontage Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · TX 130 Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 130 Toll South: Austin, Pflugerville

    926 ft · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Toll 130 South: Austin, Pflugerville

    1360 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    42.7 mi · 39 min · Pickle Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart

    1219 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    2699 ft · 35 sec · United States Highway 183

  10. 10

    Continue on North Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · North Colorado Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  12. 12

    Continue on North Magnolia Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · North Magnolia Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    51.2 mi · 57 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Farm-to-Market Road 792

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

  15. 15

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Sunset Strip Drive

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on South US Highway 181

    40.2 mi · 46 min · South US Highway 181

  18. 18

    Continue on North 8th Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · North 8th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 181 South

    16.1 mi · 18 min · US Highway 181 South

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1648 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US Route 181

    65 m · 6 sec · US Route 181

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto US Highway 181

    1.1 km · 1 min · US Highway 181

  23. 23

    Take the ramp right

    1926 ft · 47 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    11.9 mi · 14 min

  25. 25

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

    538 ft · 13 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight right

    2.5 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

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

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  29. 29

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

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

  30. 30

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

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

  31. 31

    Continue on North Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Expressway

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on North Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · North Expressway

  33. 33

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

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto South Expressway

    101 m · 9 sec · South Expressway

  35. 35

    Turn right onto East 12th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East 12th Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hutto 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
37 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
105 mi · 30%
North Magnolia Avenue
55.4 mi · 16%
Pickle Parkway
42.7 mi · 12%
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 34m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
320.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Skidmore
03h 17m from Hutto
Leave By
10:52 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hutto 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 Hutto to Brownsville?

The road trip is about 351.1 miles (565.1 km) and usually takes 06h 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?

Skidmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176 miles from Hutto and 175.1 miles from Brownsville.

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

The direct path is about 320.7 miles (516.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 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 $46.82 one way or $93.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hutto and Partly Sunny near Brownsville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hutto and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 320.67 mi (516.07 km).

Hutto

#1 Hutto

City in Williamson County, Texas, United States

Population29,987
Coordinates30.5427000, -97.5466700
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Brownsville

#2 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

Population183,428
Coordinates25.9017500, -97.4974800
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Hutto (-97.54667, 30.5427)
End: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 565 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.39 gal
46.9 L · about $46.82
Round trip
$93.64
24.78 gal · 93.8 L
Estimated CO2
110.1 kg one way
Round trip: 220.2 kg / 485 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $46.82 $93.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.68 $105.36
Premium $4.59 $56.88 $113.76
Diesel $3.99 $49.47 $98.95

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 · May 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Hutto and Brownsville. The current time is 07:35:43.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.