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Trip from Brownsville, TX to Stafford, TX

Drive Time

6h 45m

Distance

338.9 mi

545 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$52

one way

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Downtown Stafford, TX, TX

Photo: Thomas balabaud

Trip Overview

The drive from Brownsville, TX to Stafford, TX covers 338.9 miles and takes about 6h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on U.S. Highway 77, US Highway 59 South, US 77 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 126.7 miles on U.S. Highway 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.77 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

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

169.4 miles from Brownsville, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 27m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 6h 45m highway drive covering 338.9 miles, with most of the trip on U.S. Highway 77 and US Highway 59 South. The longest continuous stretch is about 126.7 miles on U.S. Highway 77.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 41 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

75 ft 36 ft

Total Climb

50 ft

Total Descent

10 ft

Highest Point

75 ft

~121 mi in

Elevation Range

40 ft

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 28 significant decision points across 338.9 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 28 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
1.4 mi into trip | ~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 | ~3m in | 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 | ~3h 7m in | 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
8
335.5 mi into trip | ~6h 39m in

Take the exit toward US 90 Alt: Sugar Land, Stafford

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 112 Toward US 90 Alt: Sugar Land, Stafford

Towns Along This Route

Between Brownsville, TX and Stafford, TX, road signs point toward Sinton and Victoria.

Sinton

152.3 mi in | ~3h 7m | via US 77

Victoria

152.3 mi in | ~3h 7m | 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
Southwest Freeway 16.7 mi 18m
North Expressway 10.6 mi 12m
County Road 79 4 mi 15m
Driscoll Bypass 2.3 mi 2m
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 Stafford, 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

17 mi · 18 min · Southwest Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 112 Toward US 90 Alt: Sugar Land, Stafford Use the slight right lane.
34

Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
35

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
36

Merge onto US 90 Alt

2.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
Use the left lane.
37

Take the exit onto Stafford Road

459 ft · 17 sec · Stafford Road
38

Turn left onto US 90 Alt

255 ft · 12 sec · North Main Street
39

Turn left

55 ft · 6 sec
40

Turn right

53 ft · 3 sec
41

Arrive at 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 169.4 miles from Brownsville, TX, or about 3h 27m 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 169.4 miles or 3h 27m 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 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stafford, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Brownsville, TX

This is one driving day of about 338.9 miles and 6h 45m.

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 1 real break 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 169.4 mi from Brownsville, TX · 3h 27m into the drive

Downtown Corpus Christi, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corpus Christi, TX

169 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

Edinburg, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Corpus Christi, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 169.4 miles from Brownsville, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before U.S. Highway 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 126.7 miles.

Arriving in Stafford, TX

The final approach into Stafford, 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 Stafford, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park

Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park

National Historical Park

On May 8, 1846, U.S. and Mexican troops clashed on the prairie of Palo Alto. The battle was the first in a two-year long war that changed the map of North America. Although the two countries have deve...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 11.7
View on nps.gov
Padre Island National Seashore

Padre Island National Seashore

National Seashore

Protecting sixty-six miles of wild coastline along the Gulf of America, the narrow barrier island is home to one of the last intact coastal prairie habitats in the United States. Along the hypersaline...

27 mi from route ~68 min detour $25 near mile 81.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$51.77 one way

$103.54 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 119 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $56.73 $113.46
premium $4.59 $61.26 $122.51
diesel $5.64 $75.29 $150.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$52

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$77–$102

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 118.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 101.7 1 $35.58 $16.27
Efficient EV 84.7 0 $29.65 $13.56
EV Truck/SUV 135.6 1 $47.45 $21.69

Gas CO2

119 kg

EV CO2

40 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Brownsville, TX

Afternoon in Brownsville on Sunday

Local time

1:15 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Stafford, TX

Afternoon in Stafford on Sunday

Local time

1:15 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 15 mph 56% chance 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

3 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 45m 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 Stafford, TX covers 338.9 miles and takes about 6h 45m 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 169.4 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 $51.77 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 1 meaningful break 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 28 significant decision points across 338.9 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 Stafford, TX, road signs point toward Sinton and Victoria.

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