Baytown to Brownsville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

306.4 miles 493.1 km · straight line
383 miles estimated 616.4 km · driving distance
7h 42min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
211° SSW bearing direction

How far is Baytown from Brownsville?

The distance from Baytown to Brownsville is 306.4 miles (493.1 km) as the crow flies. Brownsville is located SSW of Baytown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 383 miles, taking about 7h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Baytown and Brownsville. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Baytown to Brownsville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 42min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 14min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 19min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baytown & Brownsville

Quick Facts

Baytown
29.74°N, 94.98°W
America/Chicago
8m 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 102 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 81.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients