How far is Texas City, TX from Brownsville, TX?
The driving distance from Texas City, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 386.9 miles (622.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 288.3 miles (463.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 45m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 22m.
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 Texas City and Brownsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Texas City and Brownsville.
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Start on the route
15 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto 6th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 6th Street
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Turn left onto 9th Avenue North
1.4 mi · 2 min · 9th Avenue North
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Continue on Palmer Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Palmer Highway
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Continue on Emmett F Lowry Expressway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Emmett F Lowry Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway
16.1 mi · 19 min · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SHT West, SHT East: Sam Houston Tollway
1613 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SHT West: Sam Houston Tollway
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto South Sam Houston Parkway East
1415 ft · 19 sec · South Sam Houston Parkway East
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Continue on South Sam Houston Tollway East
21 mi · 24 min · South Sam Houston Tollway East
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Continue on South Sam Houston Parkway West
40 m · 2 sec · South Sam Houston Parkway West
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69, US 59 South, US 59 North: Victoria, Houston
2212 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 59 South, I 69: Victoria
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
19.9 mi · 22 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 Texas City 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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Texas City and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brownsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Texas City to Brownsville?
The road trip is about 386.9 miles (622.7 km) and usually takes 07h 22m 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?
Refugio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.7 miles from Texas City and 193.2 miles from Brownsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 288.3 miles (463.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.6 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 $51.58 one way or $103.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Texas City and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brownsville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Texas City and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 288.25 mi (463.9 km).
#1 Texas City
A city in Galveston County, Texas.
| Population | 50,094 |
| Coordinates | 29.3838500, -94.9027000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 623 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 49m |
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 | $51.58 | $103.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $58.04 | $116.08 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $62.67 | $125.33 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $54.50 | $109.01 |
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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