Brownsville to Rio Rico: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Brownsville from Rio Rico?

The distance from Brownsville to Rio Rico is 902.2 miles (1451.9 km) as the crow flies. Rio Rico is located WNW of Brownsville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1082.6 miles, taking about 21h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 19min. Both are located in United States — Brownsville in Texas and Rio Rico 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 Rio Rico. 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.