How far is Midland, TX from Brownsville, TX?
The driving distance from Midland, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 598.4 miles (963 km), with a travel time of about 10h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 503.9 miles (811 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 41m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Midland and Brownsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midland and Brownsville.
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Start on West Wall Street
14 m · 6 sec · West Wall Street
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Turn left onto South Big Spring Street
3046 ft · 49 sec · South Big Spring Street
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Turn left onto West Florida Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · West Florida Avenue
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Continue on Garden City Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Garden City Highway
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Continue on East State Highway 158
61.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min · East State Highway 158
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 87 North
2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 87 North
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Continue on 4th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 87 South
14.6 mi · 15 min · US Highway 87 South
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Continue straight
72.2 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
21.5 mi · 23 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Ellis Street
29.4 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street
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Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio
40 mi · 38 min
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Continue straight
54.3 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight right
17.4 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
2505 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad
2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
2725 ft · 1 min · Dolorosa Street
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Continue on West Market Street
1893 ft · 42 sec · West Market Street
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Continue on East Market Street
2143 ft · 41 sec · East Market Street
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Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way
957 ft · 21 sec · Tower of the Americas Way
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 South, US 281 South
1374 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · William J Bordelon Freeway
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Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway
125.1 mi · 2 hr 7 min · Lucian Adams Freeway
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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 Midland and Brownsville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Lucian Adams Freeway
Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway
125 mi · 02h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving Midland 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 Midland to Brownsville?
The road trip is about 598.4 miles (963 km) and usually takes 10h 41m 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?
Scenic Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 299.6 miles from Midland and 298.8 miles from Brownsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 503.9 miles (811 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.5 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 $79.81 one way or $159.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 187.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Midland and Mostly Sunny near Brownsville.
Stop Ideas Near Scenic Oaks
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cohen for San Antonio City Council
Fair Oaks Ranch City Office
Helotes Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Scenic Oaks.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Midland and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 503.91 mi (810.96 km).
#1 Midland
The 21st most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 147,069 |
| Coordinates | 31.9973500, -102.0779100 |
| Altitude | 848 |
| 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: 963 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 27m |
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 | $79.81 | $159.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $89.80 | $179.60 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $96.96 | $193.92 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $84.33 | $168.66 |
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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