How far is Little Elm, TX from Brownsville, TX?
The driving distance from Little Elm, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 435.8 miles (701.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 385.6 miles (620.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 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.
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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 08h 34m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little Elm and Brownsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Elm and Brownsville.
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Start on Lcr 625
3043 ft · 2 min · Lcr 625
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Continue on Lcr 624
1.6 km · 4 min · Lcr 624
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
12.3 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto Lakeview Drive
2030 ft · 1 min · Lakeview Drive
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Turn left onto North Business Highway 6
1.4 km · 1 min · North Business Highway 6
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Continue on Craik Street
1362 ft · 27 sec · Craik Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · Bridge Street
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Keep slight left
973 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto United States Highway 77
25.4 mi · 29 min · United States Highway 77
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
1340 ft · 19 sec · East 4th Street
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Continue on Kemp Street
1272 ft · 16 sec · Kemp Street
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Continue on East 1st Street
2.9 mi · 3 min · East 1st Street
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Take the exit slight right
101.1 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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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 Little Elm and Brownsville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
East 1st Street
Take the exit slight right
101 mi · 01h 58m
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 Little Elm 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 Little Elm to Brownsville?
The road trip is about 435.8 miles (701.4 km) and usually takes 08h 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?
Goliad is a useful midpoint, sitting about 218.4 miles from Little Elm and 217.4 miles from Brownsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 385.6 miles (620.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 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 $58.12 one way or $116.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Little Elm and Mostly Sunny near Brownsville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little Elm and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 385.57 mi (620.52 km).
#1 Little Elm
A city in Denton County, Texas.
| Population | 56,625 |
| Coordinates | 31.4390600, -96.7072100 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| 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: 701 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 26m |
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 | $58.12 | $116.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $65.40 | $130.79 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $70.61 | $141.22 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $61.41 | $122.82 |
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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