How far is Robstown, TX from Brownsville, TX?
The driving distance from Robstown, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Robstown and Brownsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Robstown and Brownsville.
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Start on East Main Avenue
25 m · 9 sec · East Main Avenue
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Turn left onto South 1st Street
114 m · 18 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto West Avenue A
96 m · 10 sec · West Avenue A
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Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto South US Highway 77
1.5 km · 2 min · South US Highway 77
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Take the ramp slight left
1932 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77
4.8 mi · 5 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Continue on Driscoll Bypass
4.2 mi · 5 min · Driscoll Bypass
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Continue on U.S. Highway 77
13.8 mi · 15 min · U.S. Highway 77
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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 Robstown and Brownsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
U.S. Highway 77
Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77
61.3 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Robstown 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 Robstown to Brownsville?
The road trip is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Raymondville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.4 miles from Robstown and 71 miles from Brownsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.97 one way or $37.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Robstown and Mostly Sunny near Brownsville.
Stop Ideas Near Raymondville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Raymondville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Robstown and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 130.91 mi (210.68 km).
#1 Robstown
City in Nueces County, Texas, United States
| Population | 11,133 |
| Coordinates | 27.7903000, -97.6688800 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| 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: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $18.97 | $37.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.35 | $42.69 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $23.05 | $46.09 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $20.04 | $40.09 |
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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