How far is Manvel, TX from Brownsville, TX?

The driving distance from Manvel, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 351.4 miles (565.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 278.7 miles (448.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
351.47 mi
06h 46m
Flight
278.68 mi
448.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
278.68 mi
Kilometers
448.49 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
351.47 mi
Kilometers
565.63 km
Drive Time
06h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM CDT
Return by in Manvel
Thu, Apr 23, 1:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manvel
2026-04-22T23:44
Arrive Brownsville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:46 PM to 2:16 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
10:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manvel
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
Woodsboro
TX

Town in Frederick County Maryland

From Manvel
176 mi
03h 23m
To Brownsville
175.5 mi
03h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
Brownsville Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
86°F
Wednesday
Using Cameron Park as the closest live forecast in the Cameron County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Masters Road

    1697 ft · 48 sec · Masters Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    891 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    7.9 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    2972 ft · 51 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 59 South, I 69 South

    1146 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    14 mi · 15 min · Southwest Freeway

  9. 9

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

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    2217 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 59

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91

    1.6 km · 1 min · Spur 91

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South

    33.2 mi · 38 min · US Highway 77 South

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Alamo Street

    37.1 mi · 43 min · Alamo Street

  21. 21

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

    538 ft · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight right

    2.5 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

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

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  25. 25

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

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

  26. 26

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

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

  27. 27

    Continue on North Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Expressway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on North Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · North Expressway

  29. 29

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

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto South Expressway

    101 m · 9 sec · South Expressway

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East 12th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East 12th Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manvel 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
33 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
105 mi · 30%
US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 21%
Alamo Street
37.1 mi · 11%
US Highway 77 South
33.2 mi · 9%
I 69E
31.3 mi · 9%
US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
18.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
06h 46m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.7 mi
278.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodsboro
03h 23m from Manvel
Leave By
10:28 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Manvel 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 Manvel to Brownsville?

The road trip is about 351.4 miles (565.6 km) and usually takes 06h 46m 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?

Woodsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176 miles from Manvel and 175.5 miles from Brownsville.

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

The direct path is about 278.7 miles (448.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.7 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 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 $46.86 one way or $93.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Manvel and Mostly Sunny near Brownsville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manvel and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 278.68 mi (448.49 km).

Manvel

#1 Manvel

City in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States of America

Population13,867
Coordinates29.4627400, -95.3579900
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Brownsville

#2 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

Population183,428
Coordinates25.9017500, -97.4974800
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Manvel (-95.35799, 29.46274)
End: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 566 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.4 gal
46.95 L · about $46.86
Round trip
$93.72
24.8 gal · 93.9 L
Estimated CO2
110.2 kg one way
Round trip: 220.4 kg / 486 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $46.86 $93.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.72 $105.45
Premium $4.59 $56.93 $113.86
Diesel $3.99 $49.51 $99.03

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Manvel and Brownsville. The current time is 23:44:58.

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.