How far is Timberwood Park, TX from Brownsville, TX?

The driving distance from Timberwood Park, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 299.4 miles (481.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 269.6 miles (433.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
299.37 mi
05h 25m
Flight
269.58 mi
433.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
269.58 mi
Kilometers
433.84 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
299.37 mi
Kilometers
481.79 km
Drive Time
05h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:11 PM CDT
Return by in Timberwood Park
Sun, Apr 19, 6:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Timberwood Park
2026-04-19T07:45
Arrive Brownsville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Timberwood Park
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Odem
TX

City in San Patricio County, Texas, United States

From Timberwood Park
150.1 mi
02h 42m
To Brownsville
149.3 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
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 Timberwood Park and Brownsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Timberwood Park and Brownsville.

  1. 1

    Start on Ottawa Way

    2443 ft · 2 min · Ottawa Way

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Nyack Pass

    855 ft · 39 sec · Nyack Pass

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Shawanee Pass

    1283 ft · 60 sec · Shawanee Pass

  4. 4

    Continue on Shawanee Pass

    113 m · 19 sec · Shawanee Pass

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Borgfeld Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Borgfeld Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto US Highway 281 North

    1.3 km · 1 min · US Highway 281 North

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    808 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane

    2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    14.8 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Continue on William J Bordelon Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · William J Bordelon Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway

    125.1 mi · 2 hr 7 min · Lucian Adams Freeway

  13. 13

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

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  14. 14

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

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

  15. 15

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

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

  16. 16

    Continue on North Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on North Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · North Expressway

  18. 18

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

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto South Expressway

    101 m · 9 sec · South Expressway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East 12th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East 12th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lucian Adams Freeway
125 mi · 42%
U.S. Highway 77
105 mi · 35%
I 69E
31.3 mi · 10%
US 281 HOV Lane
17.7 mi · 6%
North Expressway
11.1 mi · 4%
William J Bordelon Freeway
3.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lucian Adams Freeway

Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway

125 mi · 02h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
269.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Odem
02h 42m from Timberwood Park
Leave By
6:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Timberwood Park 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 Timberwood Park to Brownsville?

The road trip is about 299.4 miles (481.8 km) and usually takes 05h 25m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Odem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.1 miles from Timberwood Park and 149.3 miles from Brownsville.

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

The direct path is about 269.6 miles (433.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.91 one way or $79.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Timberwood Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brownsville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Timberwood Park and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 269.58 mi (433.84 km).

Timberwood Park

#1 Timberwood Park

Census designated place

Population13,447
Coordinates29.7057800, -98.4783500
Altitude376
CountryUnited States
Brownsville

#2 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

Population183,428
Coordinates25.9017500, -97.4974800
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Timberwood Park (-98.47835, 29.70578)
End: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 482 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.56 gal
39.99 L · about $39.91
Round trip
$79.81
21.12 gal · 79.98 L
Estimated CO2
93.8 kg one way
Round trip: 187.7 kg / 414 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $39.91 $79.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.90 $89.80
Premium $4.59 $48.48 $96.96
Diesel $3.99 $42.17 $84.33

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 Timberwood Park and Brownsville. The current time is 07:45:46.

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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.