How far is Taylor, TX from Brownsville, TX?

The driving distance from Taylor, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 359.7 miles (578.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 322.6 miles (519.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
359.69 mi
06h 45m
Flight
322.64 mi
519.24 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
322.64 mi
Kilometers
519.24 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
359.69 mi
Kilometers
578.86 km
Drive Time
06h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM CDT
Return by in Taylor
Thu, Apr 23, 11:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylor
2026-04-22T22:06
Arrive Brownsville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:45 PM to 2:15 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taylor
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Skidmore
TX

City in Nodaway County, Missouri

From Taylor
180.3 mi
03h 22m
To Brownsville
179.4 mi
03h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
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 Taylor and Brownsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 4th Street

    136 m · 20 sec · East 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Talbot Street

    710 ft · 22 sec · Talbot Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    6.8 mi · 8 min · West 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Chris Kelley Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Chris Kelley Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto TX 130 Frontage Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · TX 130 Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 130 Toll South: Austin, Pflugerville

    926 ft · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Toll 130 South: Austin, Pflugerville

    1360 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    42.7 mi · 39 min · Pickle Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart

    1219 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    2699 ft · 35 sec · United States Highway 183

  12. 12

    Continue on North Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · North Colorado Street

  13. 13

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  14. 14

    Continue on North Magnolia Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · North Magnolia Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    51.2 mi · 57 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Farm-to-Market Road 792

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Farm-to-Market Road 792

  17. 17

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Sunset Strip Drive

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on South US Highway 181

    40.2 mi · 46 min · South US Highway 181

  20. 20

    Continue on North 8th Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · North 8th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 181 South

    16.1 mi · 18 min · US Highway 181 South

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1648 ft · 45 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US Route 181

    65 m · 6 sec · US Route 181

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto US Highway 181

    1.1 km · 1 min · US Highway 181

  25. 25

    Take the ramp right

    1926 ft · 47 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    11.9 mi · 14 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit straight toward I 37, US 77, I 69E

    538 ft · 13 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight right

    2.5 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77

    61.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · U.S. Highway 77

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77

    43.7 mi · 47 min · U.S. Highway 77

  33. 33

    Continue on North Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Expressway

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on North Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · North Expressway

  35. 35

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

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto South Expressway

    101 m · 9 sec · South Expressway

  37. 37

    Turn right onto East 12th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East 12th Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
39 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
105 mi · 29%
North Magnolia Avenue
55.4 mi · 15%
Pickle Parkway
42.7 mi · 12%
South US Highway 181
40.2 mi · 11%
I 69E
31.3 mi · 9%
US Highway 181 South
16.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 45m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.1 mi
322.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Skidmore
03h 22m from Taylor
Leave By
10:30 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Taylor 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 Taylor to Brownsville?

The road trip is about 359.7 miles (578.9 km) and usually takes 06h 45m 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?

Skidmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.3 miles from Taylor and 179.4 miles from Brownsville.

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

The direct path is about 322.6 miles (519.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 Showers And Thunderstorms around Taylor and Mostly Sunny near Brownsville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 322.64 mi (519.24 km).

Taylor

#1 Taylor

City in Texas, United States

Population17,921
Coordinates30.5707600, -97.4094400
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Brownsville

#2 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

Population183,428
Coordinates25.9017500, -97.4974800
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Taylor (-97.40944, 30.57076)
End: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 579 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
12.69 gal
48.05 L · about $47.96
Round trip
$95.91
25.38 gal · 96.1 L
Estimated CO2
112.8 kg one way
Round trip: 225.6 kg / 497 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Taylor and Brownsville. The current time is 22:06:59.

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.