How far is Lockhart, TX from Brownsville, TX?
The driving distance from Lockhart, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 301.1 miles (484.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 275.4 miles (443.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 44m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in San Patricio County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lockhart and Brownsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockhart and Brownsville.
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Start on the route
17 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto East San Antonio Street
40 m · 13 sec · East San Antonio Street
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Turn left onto South Colorado Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · South Colorado Street
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Continue on US 183
10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183
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Continue on North Magnolia Avenue
4.2 mi · 7 min · North Magnolia Avenue
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Continue straight
51.2 mi · 57 min
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Turn slight left onto Farm-to-Market Road 792
8.4 mi · 11 min · Farm-to-Market Road 792
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Sunset Strip Drive
1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive
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Continue on South US Highway 181
40.2 mi · 46 min · South US Highway 181
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Continue on North 8th Street
1.3 km · 56 sec · North 8th Street
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Continue on US Highway 181 South
16.1 mi · 18 min · US Highway 181 South
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Take the exit slight right
1648 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US Route 181
65 m · 6 sec · US Route 181
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Turn straight onto US Highway 181
1.1 km · 1 min · US Highway 181
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Take the ramp right
1926 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
11.9 mi · 14 min
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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 Lockhart and Brownsville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lockhart 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 Lockhart to Brownsville?
The road trip is about 301.1 miles (484.5 km) and usually takes 05h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Odem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.9 miles from Lockhart and 150.1 miles from Brownsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 275.4 miles (443.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.13 one way or $80.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lockhart and Mostly Sunny near Brownsville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lockhart and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 275.41 mi (443.23 km).
#1 Lockhart
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 14,069 |
| Coordinates | 29.8849400, -97.6700000 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| 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: 484 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
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 | $40.13 | $80.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.16 | $90.31 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $48.76 | $97.51 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $42.41 | $84.81 |
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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