Brownsville to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1017.1 miles 1636.8 km · straight line
1255.2 miles actual route 2020 km · driving distance
21h 33min estimated drive time
$121 - $149 estimated fuel cost
~2h 33min flight time
304° NW bearing direction

How far is Brownsville from Phoenix?

The distance from Brownsville to Phoenix is 1017.1 miles (1636.8 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located NW of Brownsville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1255.2 miles, taking about 21h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 33min. Both are located in United States — Brownsville in Texas and Phoenix in Arizona.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Brownsville and Phoenix. 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 Brownsville to Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 33min $121 - $149 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 52min $100–$188* Budget
Train ~28h 1min $151–$439* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brownsville & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Brownsville
25.90°N, 97.50°W
America/Chicago
10m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 339 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 85 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM