How far is South Houston, TX from Brownsville, TX?
The driving distance from South Houston, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 359.6 miles (578.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 294.3 miles (473.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 46m 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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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Houston and Brownsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Houston and Brownsville.
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Start on Galveston Road
1 km · 1 min · Galveston Road
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Turn left onto Winkler Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Winkler Drive
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Continue on Monroe Road
148 m · 8 sec · Monroe Road
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Turn right onto Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
933 ft · 20 sec · Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North
881 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 610 West
2133 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight right onto South Loop East
5.8 mi · 7 min · South Loop East
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 42 sec
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Merge slight right onto South Loop West
1.2 mi · 1 min · South Loop West
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90 Alternate: Buffalo Speedway, South Main Street
1289 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto South Loop West Frontage Road
3251 ft · 1 min · South Loop West Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
11.4 mi · 16 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59
1743 ft · 52 sec
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Turn slight left onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
780 ft · 18 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 59 South, I 69 South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
16.7 mi · 18 min · Southwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road
1158 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
2217 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
1.4 km · 2 min · US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
1027 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue on US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59
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Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91
1.6 km · 1 min · Spur 91
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Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South
33.2 mi · 38 min · US Highway 77 South
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Turn straight onto Alamo Street
37.1 mi · 43 min · Alamo Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 37, US 77, I 69E
538 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left
1965 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight right
2.5 mi · 2 min
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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 South Houston and Brownsville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving South Houston 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 South Houston to Brownsville?
The road trip is about 359.6 miles (578.8 km) and usually takes 06h 53m 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 180.1 miles from South Houston and 179.6 miles from Brownsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 294.3 miles (473.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.3 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 $47.96 one way or $95.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around South Houston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brownsville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Houston and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 294.35 mi (473.71 km).
#1 South Houston
City in Harris County, Texas, United States
| Population | 17,446 |
| Coordinates | 29.6630100, -95.2354900 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 579 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 29m |
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 | $47.96 | $95.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $53.96 | $107.92 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $58.26 | $116.52 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $50.67 | $101.34 |
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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