Origin
Brownsville, TX
Night in Brownsville on Tuesday
Local time
9:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brownsville, TX to Alvin, TX
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
7h 18m
Distance
360.2 mi
580 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 8m
★
6 AM
7h 19m
8 AM
7h 40m
10 AM
7h 26m
12 PM
7h 24m
3 PM
7h 27m
5 PM
7h 39m
8 PM
7h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brownsville, TX
Eddie O.
Alvin, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
Embarking on a journey from Brownsville, TX to Alvin, TX covers 360.2 miles and is estimated to take about 7 hours and 18 minutes of driving time. This highway-focused drive is best suited for a single day, making it a manageable one-day trip. You'll primarily be on U.S. Highway 77 and US Highway 59 South, with 95% of the route involving highway driving. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $54, and you'll encounter two designated stops. Both Brownsville and Alvin are situated within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape throughout your travels.
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
180.1 miles from Brownsville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 39m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 95% of the journey taking place on major roadways. You'll experience long stretches of open road, including one uninterrupted segment of 126.7 miles on U.S. Highway 77. Expect a consistent driving experience as you navigate through the Great Plains. The character of the drive is largely defined by its efficiency and directness, prioritizing getting you to your destination with minimal detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 47 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
U.S. Highway 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 126.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Highway 77 and US Highway 59 South. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 360.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles (I 69E; US 77; US 83 / North Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 132.9 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 29 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.4 mi into trip
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~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 69E North, US 77 North, US 83 North
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 69E North, US 77 North, US 83 North
5
1.8 mi into trip
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~3m in
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I 69E; US 77; US 83 / North Expressway
Merge onto I 69E; US 77; US 83 / North Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
132.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 44m in
Turn sharp right
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
152.3 mi into trip
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~3h 7m in
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US 77
Take the exit onto US 77 toward Sinton, Victoria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Sinton, Victoria
6
332.7 mi into trip
|
~6h 35m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 109
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brownsville, TX and Alvin, TX, road signs point toward Sinton and Victoria.
Sinton
152.3 mi in
|
~3h 7m
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via US 77
Victoria
152.3 mi in
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~3h 7m
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via US 77
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Highway 77 | 126.7 mi | 2h 20m |
| US Highway 59 South | 88.6 mi | 1h 38m |
| US 77 | 37.6 mi | 44m |
| United States Highway 77 | 33 mi | 37m |
| TX 6 | 19.2 mi | 28m |
| Southwest Freeway | 13.9 mi | 15m |
| North Expressway | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| State Highway 6 South | 6.8 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Highway 77
— 126.7 mi, about 2h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownsville, TX and Alvin, TX.
1
Start on US 77 Business
0.3 mi
·
40 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
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 69E North, US 77 North, US 83 North
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 69E; US 77; US 83
11 mi
·
12 min
·
North Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 69E; US 77; US 83
102 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
8
Merge onto I 69E; US 77
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69E; US 77
9
Continue on U.S. Highway 77
12 mi
·
12 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
11
Turn straight onto US Highway 77 Frontage Road
485 ft
·
17 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
·
43 sec
·
County Road 18
15
Turn sharp right
1.1 mi
·
2 min
16
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
17
Merge onto US 77
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Driscoll Bypass
18
Continue on US 77
13 mi
·
14 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
19
Merge onto I 37; US 77; I 69E
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 37; US 77; I 69E
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
50 sec
21
Continue on I 37; US 77; I 69E
463 ft
·
5 sec
·
I 37; US 77; I 69E
22
Take the exit onto US 77
38 mi
·
44 min
·
US 77
Toward Sinton, Victoria
23
Turn slight right onto US 77
33 mi
·
37 min
·
United States Highway 77
24
Keep slight left at fork onto Spur 91
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Spur 91
25
Merge onto US 59
89 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
US Highway 59 South
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
27
Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
59 Northbound Frontage Road
28
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
this road
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
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 69 North, US 59 North
32
Merge onto I 69; US 59
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Southwest Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 109
Use the slight right lane.
34
Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
35
Turn right onto TX 6
6.8 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 6 South
Use the right lane.
36
Continue on TX 6
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
TX 6
Use the left lane.
37
Continue on TX 6
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 6
Use the right lane.
38
Continue on TX 6
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
TX 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Continue on TX 6
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
TX 6
Use the left lane.
40
Continue on TX 6
15 mi
·
21 min
·
TX 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Turn left onto TX 35 Bus
328 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Gordon Street
42
Turn left
82 ft
·
7 sec
43
Turn right
75 ft
·
8 sec
44
Turn right onto Avenue D
92 ft
·
5 sec
·
Avenue D
45
Turn right onto TX 35 Bus
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Gordon Street
46
Turn right onto West Sealy Street
8 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Sealy Street
47
Arrive at destination
West Sealy Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7-hour, 18-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Brownsville to maximize daylight hours and avoid potential afternoon traffic. With 360.2 miles to cover, plan for one or two breaks to stretch your legs and refuel. The longest stretch without a stop is over 126 miles on U.S. Highway 77, so ensure you have ample fuel before embarking on that segment. Given the highway-centric nature of this trip, keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is a practical tip, especially as services can sometimes be spread out on these longer highway portions.
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 180.1 miles from Brownsville, TX, or about 3h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 126.7 miles.
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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 180.1 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 5h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alvin, 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.
+
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 360.2 miles and 7h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.
The longest stretch is on U.S. Highway 77 for about 126.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 180.1 mi from Brownsville, TX · 3h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
180 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 180.1 miles from Brownsville, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before U.S. Highway 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 126.7 miles.
Arriving in Alvin, TX
The final approach into Alvin, 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 Alvin, TX.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$54.43 one way
$108.85 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
126 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $59.57 | $119.15 |
| premium | $4.54 | $64.31 | $128.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $79.53 | $159.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 126 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 108.1 | 1 | $37.82 | $17.29 |
| Efficient EV | 90.1 | 1 | $31.52 | $14.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 144.1 | 1 | $50.43 | $23.05 |
Gas CO2
126 kg
EV CO2
42 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
Alvin, TX
Night in Alvin on Tuesday
Local time
9:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°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
9 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 18m 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 Alvin, TX covers 360.2 miles and takes about 7h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are U.S. Highway 77, US Highway 59 South, US 77. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 180.1 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 $54.43 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 360.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles (I 69E; US 77; US 83 / North Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 132.9 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Between Brownsville, TX and Alvin, TX, road signs point toward Sinton and Victoria.
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