How far is Webster, TX from Brownsville, TX?

The driving distance from Webster, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 368.8 miles (593.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 290.3 miles (467.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 01m 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
368.79 mi
07h 00m
Flight
290.3 mi
467.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
290.3 mi
Kilometers
467.2 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
368.79 mi
Kilometers
593.51 km
Drive Time
07h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:29 AM CDT
Return by in Webster
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Webster
2026-04-23T02:28
Arrive Brownsville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:01 PM to 2:31 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
9:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Webster
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
Woodsboro
TX

Town in Frederick County Maryland

From Webster
184.7 mi
03h 30m
To Brownsville
184.2 mi
03h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
Brownsville Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
88°F
Thursday
Using Cameron Park as the closest live forecast in the Cameron County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Webster and Brownsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 3

    20 m · 5 sec · State Highway 3

  2. 2

    Turn right onto NASA Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · NASA Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    52 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Gulf Freeway Frontage Road

    2964 ft · 59 sec · Gulf Freeway Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Gulf Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SHT West, SHT East: Sam Houston Tollway

    1613 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on SHT West: Sam Houston Tollway

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Sam Houston Parkway East

    1415 ft · 19 sec · South Sam Houston Parkway East

  10. 10

    Continue on South Sam Houston Tollway East

    21 mi · 24 min · South Sam Houston Tollway East

  11. 11

    Continue on South Sam Houston Parkway West

    40 m · 2 sec · South Sam Houston Parkway West

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69, US 59 South, US 59 North: Victoria, Houston

    2212 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 59 South, I 69: Victoria

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    19.9 mi · 22 min · Southwest Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    2217 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  18. 18

    Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 59

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91

    1.6 km · 1 min · Spur 91

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South

    33.2 mi · 38 min · US Highway 77 South

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Alamo Street

    37.1 mi · 43 min · Alamo Street

  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 Webster 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
6 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
105 mi · 28%
US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 20%
Alamo Street
37.1 mi · 10%
US Highway 77 South
33.2 mi · 9%
I 69E
31.3 mi · 8%
South Sam Houston Tollway East
21 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
07h 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.5 mi
290.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodsboro
03h 30m from Webster
Leave By
9:58 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Webster 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 Webster to Brownsville?

The road trip is about 368.8 miles (593.5 km) and usually takes 07h 00m 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 184.7 miles from Webster and 184.2 miles from Brownsville.

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

The direct path is about 290.3 miles (467.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.5 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 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 $49.16 one way or $98.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Webster and Mostly Sunny near Brownsville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Webster and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 290.3 mi (467.2 km).

Webster

#1 Webster

City in Texas, United States

Population11,291
Coordinates29.5377300, -95.1182600
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Brownsville

#2 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

Population183,428
Coordinates25.9017500, -97.4974800
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Webster (-95.11826, 29.53773)
End: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 594 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.01 gal
49.26 L · about $49.16
Round trip
$98.33
26.02 gal · 98.52 L
Estimated CO2
115.6 kg one way
Round trip: 231.2 kg / 510 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $49.16 $98.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.32 $110.64
Premium $4.59 $59.73 $119.46
Diesel $3.99 $51.95 $103.90

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 Webster and Brownsville. The current time is 02:28:29.

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.