Origin
Brownsville, TX
Afternoon in Brownsville on Monday
Local time
12:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brownsville, TX to Canyon, TX
Drive Time
13h 43m
Distance
763.5 mi
1,229 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$117
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
13h 31m
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6 AM
13h 44m
8 AM
14h 8m
10 AM
13h 52m
12 PM
13h 50m
3 PM
13h 54m
5 PM
14h 7m
8 PM
13h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brownsville, TX
Eddie O.
Canyon, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brownsville, TX to Canyon, TX covers 763.5 miles and takes about 13h 43m 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 $116.63 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
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
381.7 miles from Brownsville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 763.5 miles and 13h 43m 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 57 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 13h 43m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. A moderate number of decision points keep you engaged without being stressful.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 763.5 miles you will encounter 0 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brownsville, TX to Canyon, 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 |
| FM 772 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 6th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West King Avenue | 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 Canyon, 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
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1 min
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East 7th Street
3
Turn left onto North Frontage Road
0.2 mi
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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
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55 sec
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I 69E North, US 77 North, US 83 North
5
Merge slight left onto North Expressway
11 mi
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12 min
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North Expressway
6
Continue on U.S. Highway 77
102 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
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U.S. Highway 77
7
Keep slight right
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
8
Keep slight right
0.7 mi
·
1 min
9
Turn left onto FM 772
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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FM 772
10
Turn straight onto South 6th Street
4.4 mi
·
7 min
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South 6th Street
11
Turn left onto West King Avenue
14 mi
·
17 min
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West King Avenue
12
Take the ramp right
0.6 mi
·
1 min
13
Merge slight left
54 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
14
Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street
15 mi
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18 min
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Nueces Street
15
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
16
Take the exit straight
68 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome
18
Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard
1.4 mi
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3 min
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East César E. Chávez Boulevard
19
Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West, I 35 North
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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I 10 West, I 35 North
20
Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway
92 ft
·
1 sec
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South Pan Am Expressway
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
22
Keep slight left to continue on McDermott Freeway
15 mi
·
17 min
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McDermott Freeway
23
Keep slight right
99 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
0.3 mi
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44 sec
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US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
25
Turn right onto North Main Street
29 mi
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30 min
·
North Main Street
26
Continue on Frisco Avenue
42 mi
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44 min
·
Frisco Avenue
27
Continue on Roberts Avenue
17 mi
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18 min
·
Roberts Avenue
28
Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue
387 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hutchings Avenue
29
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
North Broadway Street
30
Turn right
12 mi
·
13 min
31
Turn left onto State Highway 153
29 mi
·
33 min
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State Highway 153
32
Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153
20 ft
·
State Highway 153
33
Turn right onto State Highway 70
10 mi
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10 min
·
State Highway 70
34
Continue on Lamar Street
0.8 mi
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1 min
·
Lamar Street
35
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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Northwest Georgia Avenue
36
Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland
341 ft
·
8 sec
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I 20 West: Midland
37
Merge slight left
6.0 mi
·
5 min
38
Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
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US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
39
Keep slight left
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
40
Turn right onto South Avenue F
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue F
41
Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North Avenue F
42
Turn straight onto Ralls Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Ralls Road
43
Turn left onto East 15th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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East 15th Street
44
Turn right onto North US Highway 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
45
Continue on Highway 84
20 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 84
46
Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
47
Continue on East Highway 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
48
Continue on Slaton Road
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Slaton Road
49
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
50
Turn slight right onto Interstate 27
322 ft
·
6 sec
·
Interstate 27
51
Take the ramp straight
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
52
Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
105 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
53
Take the exit slight right toward TX 217: Canyon, Palo Duro Canyon State Park
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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TX 217: Canyon, Palo Duro Canyon State Park
54
Turn straight onto I-27 Frontage Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I-27 Frontage Road
55
Turn left onto 4th Avenue
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
4th Avenue
56
Turn right onto 23rd Street
180 ft
·
5 sec
·
23rd Street
57
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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 381.7 miles from Brownsville, TX, or about 6h 51m 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 168 miles or 3h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 381.7 miles or 6h 51m 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 381.7 miles or 6h 51m
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 12h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Canyon, 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 382 miles and 6.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Canyon, TX
Aim for roughly 382 miles and 6.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 168 miles from Brownsville, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 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 381.7 mi from Brownsville, TX · 6h 51m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
252 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
504 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 Sweetwater, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
382 mi · about 6.9h in
A practical overnight split lands near San Antonio, TX after about 382 miles or 6.9 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 168 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 381.7 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 382 miles or 6.9 hours on the road.
Final-third reset
Rest stopPlan one more short stretch-and-water break in the final third of the drive so the last arrival window feels easier.
Arriving in Canyon, TX
The final approach into Canyon, 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 Canyon, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Canyon, 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
$116.63 one way
$233.26 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
267 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $127.81 | $255.62 |
| premium | $4.59 | $138.00 | $276.00 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $169.62 | $339.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$117
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$247–$357
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 267.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $80 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 229 | 2 | $80.17 | $36.65 |
| Efficient EV | 190.9 | 2 | $66.81 | $30.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 305.4 | 3 | $106.89 | $48.86 |
Gas CO2
267 kg
EV CO2
89 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
Canyon, TX
Afternoon in Canyon on Monday
Local time
12:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
55°F
Sweetwater, TX
504 mi in
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
33 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
13h 43m 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 Canyon, TX covers 763.5 miles and takes about 13h 43m 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 382 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 381.7 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 $116.63 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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 763.5 miles you will encounter 0 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brownsville, TX to Canyon, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brownsville, TX to Canyon, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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