Austin, Texas to Brownsville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

302 miles 486 km · straight line
347.5 miles actual route 559.3 km · driving distance
6h 34min estimated drive time
$33 - $41 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
177° S bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Brownsville?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Brownsville is 302 miles (486 km) as the crow flies. Brownsville is located S of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 347.5 miles, taking about 6h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Austin, Texas and Brownsville. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Austin, Texas to Brownsville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 34min $33 - $41 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 53min $28–$52* Budget
Train ~6h 14min $42–$122* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Brownsville
25.90°N, 97.50°W
America/Chicago
10m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 101 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 82.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM