How far is Mission, TX from Brownsville, TX?

The driving distance from Mission, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.71 mi
01h 17m
Flight
55.78 mi
89.77 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.78 mi
Kilometers
89.77 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.71 mi
Kilometers
107.36 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM CDT
Return by in Mission
Thu, Apr 23, 2:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mission
2026-04-22T23:45
Arrive Brownsville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mission
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
La Feria
TX

City in Cameron County, Texas, United States

From Mission
33.4 mi
00h 38m
To Brownsville
33.4 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 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 Mission and Brownsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Tom Landry Street

    41 m · 10 sec · East Tom Landry Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Conway Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Conway Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto US 83 Exwy Service Road

    47 m · 3 sec · US 83 Exwy Service Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Expressway 83

    3058 ft · 1 min · East Expressway 83

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 2 East, US 83 East

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    28.5 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69E South, US 77, US 83: Brownsville

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77

    13.2 mi · 15 min · U.S. Highway 77

  11. 11

    Continue on North Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on North Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · North Expressway

  13. 13

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

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Expressway

    101 m · 9 sec · South Expressway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 12th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East 12th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mission and Brownsville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 2 East
38.6 mi · 58%
U.S. Highway 77
13.2 mi · 20%
North Expressway
11.1 mi · 17%
North Conway Avenue
1.06 mi · 2%
I 69E South
0.96 mi · 1%
East 12th Street
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 2 East

Continue straight

28.5 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
55.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Feria
00h 38m from Mission
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mission 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 Mission to Brownsville?

The road trip is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

La Feria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Mission and 33.4 miles from Brownsville.

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

The direct path is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.88 one way or $17.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near La Feria

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around La Feria and the surrounding midpoint area.
Harlingen City Recreation Department
Scenic stop 8.9 mi away

Harlingen City Recreation Department

Harlingen , TX
502 E Tyler Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550
Rating 3.9/5 8 reviews Park
Weslaco City Hall
Meeting point 9.7 mi away

Weslaco City Hall

Weslaco , TX
255 S Kansas Ave, Weslaco, TX 78596
Rating 4.6/5 41 reviews City Hall,City government office
Once Upon A Party
Nearby stop 12.1 mi away

Once Upon A Party

Weslaco , TX
12205 N, FM 88 suite b, Weslaco, TX 78599
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Feria.

BUS

Harlingen, Texas

14 mi away
215 E. Monroe Ave.
BUS

McAllen, Texas

41 mi away
1501 West US Hwy 83 Business
BUS

Brownsville, Texas

43 mi away
1134 E. St. Charles Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mission and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 55.78 mi (89.77 km).

Mission

#1 Mission

A city in Hidalgo County, Texas.

Population84,496
Coordinates26.2159100, -98.3252900
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Brownsville

#2 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

Population183,428
Coordinates25.9017500, -97.4974800
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Mission (-98.32529, 26.21591)
End: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.91 L · about $8.88
Round trip
$17.76
4.7 gal · 17.82 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $8.88 $17.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.99 $19.98
Premium $4.59 $10.79 $21.58
Diesel $3.99 $9.38 $18.77

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 Mission and Brownsville. The current time is 23:45:28.

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.