How far is Lumberton, TX from Brownsville, TX?

The driving distance from Lumberton, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 450.1 miles (724.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 362.3 miles (583.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
450.1 mi
08h 33m
Flight
362.34 mi
583.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
362.34 mi
Kilometers
583.13 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
450.1 mi
Kilometers
724.36 km
Drive Time
08h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsville
Wed, May 13, 4:32 AM CDT
Return by in Lumberton
Wed, May 13, 1:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lumberton
2026-05-12T19:59
Arrive Brownsville
Wed, May 13, 4:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:33 PM to 4:03 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
6:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lumberton
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
Inez
TX

Census designated place

From Lumberton
225.3 mi
04h 16m
To Brownsville
224.8 mi
04h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
Brownsville Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
87°F
Tuesday
Using Cameron Park as the closest live forecast in the Cameron County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    12.7 mi · 15 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Eastex Freeway

    82.8 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Eastex Freeway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left toward I 69, US 59 South: Downtown

    1.4 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South, US 59 South

    1847 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Eastex Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Southwest Freeway

    34.7 mi · 40 min · Southwest Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    2217 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  10. 10

    Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 59

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91

    1.6 km · 1 min · Spur 91

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South

    33.2 mi · 38 min · US Highway 77 South

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Alamo Street

    37.1 mi · 43 min · Alamo Street

  19. 19

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

    538 ft · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    2.5 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

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

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  23. 23

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

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

  24. 24

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

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

  25. 25

    Continue on North Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Expressway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on North Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · North Expressway

  27. 27

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

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto South Expressway

    101 m · 9 sec · South Expressway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East 12th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East 12th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lumberton 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
31 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
105 mi · 23%
Eastex Freeway
84 mi · 19%
US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 17%
Alamo Street
37.1 mi · 8%
Southwest Freeway
34.7 mi · 8%
US Highway 77 South
33.2 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Eastex Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Eastex Freeway

82.8 mi · 01h 34m

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
08h 33m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+87.8 mi
362.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inez
04h 16m from Lumberton
Leave By
6:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lumberton 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 Lumberton to Brownsville?

The road trip is about 450.1 miles (724.4 km) and usually takes 08h 33m 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?

Inez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 225.3 miles from Lumberton and 224.8 miles from Brownsville.

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

The direct path is about 362.3 miles (583.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.8 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 $60.01 one way or $120.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lumberton and Mostly Sunny near Brownsville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lumberton and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 362.34 mi (583.13 km).

Lumberton

#1 Lumberton

City in Texas, United States

Population13,383
Coordinates30.2657700, -94.1996300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Brownsville

#2 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

Population183,428
Coordinates25.9017500, -97.4974800
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Lumberton (-94.19963, 30.26577)
End: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 724 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.88 gal
60.12 L · about $60.01
Round trip
$120.02
31.76 gal · 120.24 L
Estimated CO2
141.1 kg one way
Round trip: 282.3 kg / 622 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $60.01 $120.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $67.52 $135.04
Premium $4.59 $72.91 $145.81
Diesel $3.99 $63.41 $126.82

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lumberton and Brownsville. The current time is 19:59:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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