How far is Orason Acres Colonia, TX from Brownsville, TX?

The driving distance from Orason Acres Colonia, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.66 mi
00h 27m
Flight
12.59 mi
20.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.59 mi
Kilometers
20.26 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.66 mi
Kilometers
31.64 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:11 AM CDT
Return by in Orason Acres Colonia
Sun, Apr 19, 6:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orason Acres Colonia
2026-04-19T05:44
Arrive Brownsville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Orason Acres Colonia
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Cameron Park Colonia
TX

City in Cameron County, Texas, United States of America

From Orason Acres Colonia
7.3 mi
00h 13m
To Brownsville
12.4 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 20 mph NNE
Destination
Brownsville Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
77°F
Sunday
Using Cameron Park as the closest live forecast in the Cameron County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Orason Acres Colonia and Brownsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orason Acres Colonia and Brownsville.

  1. 1

    Start on Tract 43 Road

    2879 ft · 57 sec · Tract 43 Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Ocean Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Ocean Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Arroyo Boulevard

    1976 ft · 33 sec · South Arroyo Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Paredes Line Road

    10 mi · 14 min · Paredes Line Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Boca Chica Boulevard

    159 m · 21 sec · Boca Chica Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Expressway

    2762 ft · 55 sec · South Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on South Expressway

    2240 ft · 51 sec · South Expressway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 12th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East 12th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orason Acres Colonia and Brownsville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Paredes Line Road
9.96 mi · 51%
East Ocean Boulevard
1.94 mi · 10%
South Expressway
0.95 mi · 5%
East 12th Street
0.73 mi · 4%
Tract 43 Road
0.55 mi · 3%
South Arroyo Boulevard
0.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Paredes Line Road

Continue on Paredes Line Road

9.96 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
12.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cameron Park Colonia
00h 13m from Orason Acres Colonia
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Orason Acres Colonia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brownsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orason Acres Colonia to Brownsville?

The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cameron Park Colonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Orason Acres Colonia and 12.4 miles from Brownsville.

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

The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Orason Acres Colonia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brownsville.

Stop Ideas Near Cameron Park Colonia

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 Cameron Park Colonia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bad Boyz Bail Bonds
Practical stop 6.6 mi away

Bad Boyz Bail Bonds

Brownsville , TX
910 E 7th St, Brownsville, TX 78520
Rating 4.6/5 9 reviews Bail bonds service,City courthouse,City Hall,Sheriff's department
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13 mi away

San Benito Animal Control

San Benito , TX
401 N Sam Houston Blvd, San Benito, TX 78586
Rating 1.3/5 13 reviews City government office
Brownsville Municipal Court
Nearby stop 7.1 mi away

Brownsville Municipal Court

Brownsville , TX
1034 E Levee St, Brownsville, TX 78520
Rating 2.7/5 18 reviews City courthouse,Courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cameron Park Colonia.

BUS

Brownsville, Texas

8 mi away
1134 E. St. Charles Street
BUS

Harlingen, Texas

33 mi away
215 E. Monroe Ave.
BUS

McAllen, Texas

80 mi away
1501 West US Hwy 83 Business

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orason Acres Colonia and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 12.59 mi (20.26 km).

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#1 Orason Acres Colonia

Orason Acres Colonia is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates26.0773000, -97.4433200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Brownsville

#2 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

Population183,428
Coordinates25.9017500, -97.4974800
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: (-97.443338, 26.076348)
End: East Washington Street (-97.4975, 25.901733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.63 L · about $2.61
Round trip
$5.22
1.38 gal · 5.26 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.61 $5.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.93 $5.87
Premium $4.59 $3.17 $6.34
Diesel $3.99 $2.76 $5.51

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Orason Acres Colonia and Brownsville. The current time is 05:44:59.

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.