Origin
Brownsville, TX
Night in Brownsville on Sunday
Local time
10:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brownsville, TX to Aldine, TX
Drive Time
7h 19m
Distance
369.2 mi
594 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 9m
★
6 AM
7h 19m
8 AM
7h 40m
10 AM
7h 27m
12 PM
7h 25m
3 PM
7h 28m
5 PM
7h 39m
8 PM
7h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brownsville, TX
Eddie O.
Aldine, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Brownsville, TX to Aldine, TX covers 369.2 miles and takes about 7h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 7th Street, North Frontage Road, I 69E North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
184.6 miles from Brownsville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 19m drive with frequent turns across 369.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 46 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?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 19m, 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 Aldine, 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 Aldine, TX.
1
Start on East Washington Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Washington Street
2
Turn right onto East 7th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East 7th Street
3
Turn left onto North Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Frontage Road
4
Take the ramp slight left toward I 69E North, US 77 North, US 83 North
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 69E North, US 77 North, US 83 North
5
Merge slight left onto North Expressway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
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
·
12 min
·
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
·
US Highway 77 Frontage Road
12
Turn right onto County Road 10
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
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
·
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
0.8 mi
·
50 sec
21
Continue straight
463 ft
·
5 sec
22
Take the exit slight right toward Sinton, Victoria
38 mi
·
44 min
·
Sinton, Victoria
23
Turn slight right onto United States Highway 77
33 mi
·
37 min
·
United States Highway 77
24
Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Spur 91
25
Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South
89 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
US Highway 59 South
26
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
27
Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
59 Northbound Frontage Road
28
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
29
Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
30
Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
31
Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 69 North, US 59 North
32
Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Southwest Freeway
33
Take the exit slight right toward Sam Houston Tollway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Sam Houston Tollway
34
Keep slight left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
35
Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Parkway South
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
West Sam Houston Parkway South
36
Continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South
12 mi
·
14 min
·
West Sam Houston Tollway South
37
Take the exit slight right toward West Sam Houston Tollway North
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Sam Houston Tollway North
38
Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Tollway North
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
West Sam Houston Tollway North
39
Keep slight right to continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Sam Houston Tollway West
40
Continue on North Sam Houston Parkway West
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Sam Houston Parkway West
41
Take the exit slight right toward HTR South
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
HTR South
42
Turn straight onto North Sam Houston Parkway East
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
North Sam Houston Parkway East
43
Continue on North Sam Houston Parkway East
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Sam Houston Parkway East
44
Turn right onto West Hardy Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Hardy Road
45
Turn left onto Aldine Bender Road
141 ft
·
2 sec
·
Aldine Bender Road
46
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 184.6 miles from Brownsville, TX, or about 3h 39m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 81 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 184.6 miles or 3h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aldine, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brownsville, TX
This is one driving day of about 369.2 miles and 7h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Brownsville, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 184.6 mi from Brownsville, TX · 3h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
185 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 184.6 miles from Brownsville, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Aldine, TX
The final approach into Aldine, 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 Aldine, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$56.40 one way
$112.79 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
129 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $61.80 | $123.61 |
| premium | $4.59 | $66.73 | $133.46 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $82.02 | $164.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 129.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 110.8 | 1 | $38.77 | $17.72 |
| Efficient EV | 92.3 | 1 | $32.31 | $14.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 147.7 | 1 | $51.69 | $23.63 |
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Aldine, TX
Night in Aldine on Sunday
Local time
10:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°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.
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
8 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
7h 19m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Aldine, TX covers 369.2 miles and takes about 7h 19m 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.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 184.6 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 $56.40 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 7h 19m, 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 Aldine, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brownsville, TX to Aldine, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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