Origin
Brownsville, TX
Evening in Brownsville on Sunday
Local time
5:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brownsville, TX to Addison, TX
Drive Time
10h 9m
Distance
540.8 mi
870 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$83
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 0m
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6 AM
10h 9m
8 AM
10h 27m
10 AM
10h 15m
12 PM
10h 14m
3 PM
10h 16m
5 PM
10h 26m
8 PM
10h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brownsville, TX
Eddie O.
Addison, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Brownsville, TX to Addison, TX covers 540.8 miles and takes about 10h 9m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on East 7th Street, North Frontage Road, I 69E North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $82.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
270.4 miles from Brownsville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 540.8 miles and 10h 9m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are East 7th Street and North Frontage Road.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 55 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 7th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 10h 9m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 10h 9m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brownsville, TX to Addison, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 7th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Frontage Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 69E North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 77 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 79 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 18 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East 7th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownsville, TX and Addison, TX.
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Start on East Washington Street
0.3 mi
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41 sec
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East Washington Street
2
Turn right onto East 7th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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East 7th Street
3
Turn left onto North Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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North Frontage Road
4
Take the ramp slight left toward I 69E North, US 77 North, US 83 North
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
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I 69E North, US 77 North, US 83 North
5
Merge slight left onto North Expressway
11 mi
·
12 min
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North Expressway
6
Continue on U.S. Highway 77
102 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
7
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
8
Merge slight right
1.2 mi
·
1 min
9
Continue on U.S. Highway 77
12 mi
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12 min
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U.S. Highway 77
10
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
11
Turn straight onto US Highway 77 Frontage Road
486 ft
·
18 sec
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US Highway 77 Frontage Road
12
Turn right onto County Road 10
1.0 mi
·
4 min
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County Road 10
13
Turn left onto County Road 79
4.0 mi
·
15 min
·
County Road 79
14
Turn left onto County Road 18
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
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County Road 18
15
Turn sharp right
1.1 mi
·
2 min
16
Take the ramp straight
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
17
Merge slight left onto Driscoll Bypass
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Driscoll Bypass
18
Continue on U.S. Highway 77
13 mi
·
14 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
19
Merge slight left
1.4 mi
·
1 min
20
Keep slight left
1.3 mi
·
1 min
21
Continue straight
18 mi
·
18 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward TX 359: Mathis, Skidmore
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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TX 359: Mathis, Skidmore
23
Turn right onto State Highway 359
12 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 359
24
At the end of the road, turn left onto South 8th Street
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
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South 8th Street
25
Continue on US Highway 181 South
40 mi
·
45 min
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US Highway 181 South
26
Continue on South Sunset Strip Drive
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sunset Strip Drive
27
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
28
Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street
233 ft
·
4 sec
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East Main Street
29
Continue on Helena Road
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Helena Road
30
Turn straight onto State Highway 80
24 mi
·
25 min
·
State Highway 80
31
Continue on South Nixon Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Nixon Avenue
32
Continue on State Highway 80 North
31 mi
·
35 min
·
State Highway 80 North
33
Continue on US 183
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 183
34
Continue on South Colorado Street
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
South Colorado Street
35
Continue on United States Highway 183
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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United States Highway 183
36
Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
0.5 mi
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35 sec
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TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
37
Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
59 mi
·
54 min
·
Pickle Parkway
38
Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 35 North: Waco
39
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
65 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
40
Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
41
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi
·
33 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
42
Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
59 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
I 35E: Dallas
43
Take the exit slight right toward Oak Lawn Avenue
410 ft
·
8 sec
·
Oak Lawn Avenue
44
Keep slight right
469 ft
·
10 sec
45
Turn right onto Oak Lawn Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Oak Lawn Avenue
46
Take the ramp slight left toward DNT North
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
DNT North
47
Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
48
Take the exit slight right toward Belt Line Road, Arapaho Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Belt Line Road, Arapaho Road
49
Continue on Dallas Parkway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Dallas Parkway
50
Turn left onto Belt Line Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Line Road
51
Turn right onto Addison Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Addison Road
52
Turn right onto Addison Circle
200 ft
·
11 sec
·
Addison Circle
53
Turn left
66 ft
·
7 sec
54
Turn right
85 ft
·
6 sec
55
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 270.4 miles from Brownsville, TX, or about 5h 4m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 119 miles or 2h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 270.4 miles or 5h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 270.4 miles or 5h 4m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Addison, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brownsville, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brownsville, TX
Aim for roughly 270 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Addison, TX
Aim for roughly 270 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 119 miles from Brownsville, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 270.4 mi from Brownsville, TX · 5h 4m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
178 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
357 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Killeen, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
270 mi · about 5.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Austin, TX after about 270 miles or 5.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 119 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 270.4 miles from Brownsville, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 270 miles or 5.1 hours on the road.
Arriving in Addison, TX
The final approach into Addison, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Addison, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Addison, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$82.61 one way
$165.22 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
189 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $90.53 | $181.06 |
| premium | $4.59 | $97.75 | $195.50 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $120.15 | $240.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$83
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$213–$323
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 189.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $57 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 162.2 | 2 | $56.78 | $25.96 |
| Efficient EV | 135.2 | 1 | $47.32 | $21.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 216.3 | 2 | $75.71 | $34.61 |
Gas CO2
189 kg
EV CO2
63 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Addison, TX
Evening in Addison on Sunday
Local time
5:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
10h 9m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brownsville, TX to Addison, TX covers 540.8 miles and takes about 10h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 7th Street, North Frontage Road, I 69E North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 270 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 270.4 miles from Brownsville, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $82.61 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 10h 9m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brownsville, TX to Addison, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brownsville, TX to Addison, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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