How far is Jacksonville, TX from Brownsville, TX?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 511.3 miles (822.9 km), with a travel time of about 09h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 439.9 miles (708 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 23m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 41m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Brownsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Brownsville.
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Start on South Jackson Street
34 m · 5 sec · South Jackson Street
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Turn right onto East Rusk Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · East Rusk Street
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Continue on US Highway 79 West
22.9 mi · 26 min · US Highway 79 West
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Continue on East Palestine Avenue
3.5 mi · 5 min · East Palestine Avenue
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Continue on West Oak Street
11.7 mi · 14 min · West Oak Street
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Turn straight
75.4 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Continue on South State Highway 6
11.2 mi · 12 min · South State Highway 6
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Take the exit slight right toward TX OSR
1377 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on South State Highway 6
1334 ft · 37 sec · South State Highway 6
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Turn right onto West Old San Antonio Road
8 mi · 10 min · West Old San Antonio Road
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Turn right
36.6 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right
874 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
31 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto United States Highway 77
26.9 mi · 31 min · United States Highway 77
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Continue on North Jefferson Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · North Jefferson Street
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Continue on South US Highway 77
24.7 mi · 28 min · South US Highway 77
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Continue on US 77
6.8 mi · 8 min · US 77
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Continue on United States Highway 77
1141 ft · 15 sec · United States Highway 77
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Continue on North Texana Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Texana Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
1409 ft · 20 sec · West 4th Street
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Continue on Fairwinds Street
2010 ft · 29 sec · Fairwinds Street
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Turn left onto United States Highway 77
39.9 mi · 45 min · United States Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right
85 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
123 m · 8 sec · Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
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Take the ramp straight
1765 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
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Continue on Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway
11.9 mi · 13 min · Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
2991 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
52 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 77 South
34 mi · 39 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 Jacksonville and Brownsville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
75.4 mi · 01h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville to Brownsville?
The road trip is about 511.3 miles (822.9 km) and usually takes 09h 41m 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?
Yoakum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 256.1 miles from Jacksonville and 255.2 miles from Brownsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 439.9 miles (708 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.4 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 $68.17 one way or $136.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 160.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Brownsville.
Stop Ideas Near Yoakum
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 Yoakum.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 439.92 mi (707.99 km).
#1 Jacksonville
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 14,829 |
| Coordinates | 31.9637800, -95.2705000 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| 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: 823 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 22m |
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 | $68.17 | $136.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $76.71 | $153.41 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $82.82 | $165.64 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $72.03 | $144.07 |
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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