How far is La Porte, TX from Brownsville, TX?
The driving distance from La Porte, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 374.3 miles (602.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 300.9 miles (484.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 20m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 10m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Porte and Brownsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Porte and Brownsville.
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Start on North Broadway Street
29 m · 6 sec · North Broadway Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 146 South
811 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 146 South
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 146 South
840 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
1592 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Fairmont Parkway, Sylvan Beach Park
848 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 146 South
646 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 146 South
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Turn right onto West Fairmont Parkway
7.6 mi · 12 min · West Fairmont Parkway
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Turn left onto East Sam Houston Parkway South
1173 ft · 24 sec · East Sam Houston Parkway South
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Take the ramp straight toward SHT Toll South
1575 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Sam Houston Tollway South
2.6 mi · 3 min · East Sam Houston Tollway South
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Continue on East Sam Houston Parkway South
2.4 mi · 3 min · East Sam Houston Parkway South
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Continue on South Sam Houston Tollway East
21 mi · 24 min · South Sam Houston Tollway East
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Continue on South Sam Houston Parkway West
40 m · 2 sec · South Sam Houston Parkway West
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69, US 59 South, US 59 North: Victoria, Houston
2212 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 59 South, I 69: Victoria
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
19.9 mi · 22 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 La Porte and Brownsville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 59
Continue on US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 01h 22m
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 La Porte 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 La Porte to Brownsville?
The road trip is about 374.3 miles (602.4 km) and usually takes 07h 10m 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?
Refugio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.4 miles from La Porte and 186.9 miles from Brownsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 300.9 miles (484.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.4 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 $49.92 one way or $99.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around La Porte and Mostly Sunny near Brownsville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Porte and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 300.94 mi (484.32 km).
#1 La Porte
City in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 35,775 |
| Coordinates | 29.6657800, -95.0193700 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 602 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 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 | $49.92 | $99.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $56.17 | $112.34 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $60.65 | $121.29 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $52.75 | $105.50 |
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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