Origin
Burleson, TX
Afternoon in Burleson on Sunday
Local time
1:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burleson, TX to Brownsville, TX
Drive Time
9h 12m
Distance
504.2 mi
811 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$77
one way
Photo: Eddie O.
Trip Overview
The drive from Burleson, TX to Brownsville, TX covers 504.2 miles and takes about 9h 12m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on U.S. Highway 77, I 35W, TX 130 Toll for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 105 miles on U.S. Highway 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $77.02 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
252.1 miles from Burleson, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 504.2 miles and 9h 12m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are U.S. Highway 77 and I 35W.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 42 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 105 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Highway 77 and I 35W. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 114.9 miles in near I 35.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 504.2 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 114.9 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 141.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 200.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
114.9 mi into trip
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~2h 1m in
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I 35
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
141.4 mi into trip
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~2h 28m in
Take the exit toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 265
Toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
7
200.6 mi into trip
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~3h 24m in
Take the exit toward US 183 South: Lockhart
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 470
Toward US 183 South: Lockhart
7
355.6 mi into trip
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~6h 27m in
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I 69E; US 77
Take the exit onto I 69E; US 77 toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville
7
503.1 mi into trip
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~9h 9m in
Take the exit toward 12th-14th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward 12th-14th Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Highway 77 | 105 mi | 1h 56m |
| I 35W | 68 mi | 1h 9m |
| TX 130 Toll | 58.5 mi | 54m |
| TX 80 | 51.2 mi | 56m |
| South US Highway 181 | 40.2 mi | 45m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 37.9 mi | 39m |
| I 69E | 31.3 mi | 33m |
| I 35 | 26.5 mi | 26m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Highway 77
— 105 mi, about 1h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burleson, TX and Brownsville, TX.
1
Start on East Ellison Street
48 ft
·
2 sec
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East Ellison Street
2
Continue on East Ellison Street
174 ft
·
13 sec
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East Ellison Street
3
Turn left onto South Commerce Street
315 ft
·
15 sec
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South Commerce Street
4
Turn right onto Spur 50
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Renfro Street
5
Turn right onto South Burleson Boulevard
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Burleson Boulevard
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 35 South
7
Merge onto I 35W
68 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
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I 35W
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 35; US 77
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 35
38 mi
·
39 min
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Purple Heart Trail
Use the none lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
26 mi
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26 min
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I 35
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 265
Toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on TX 130 Toll
59 mi
·
54 min
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TX 130 Toll
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 470
Toward US 183 South: Lockhart
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 183
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
United States Highway 183
15
Continue on US 183
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
North Colorado Street
16
Continue on US 183
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 183
17
Continue on US 183
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
North Magnolia Avenue
18
Continue on TX 80
51 mi
·
56 min
·
TX 80
19
Turn slight left onto FM 792
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 792
20
Continue on TX 72; TX 239
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
21
Turn left onto US 181
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sunset Strip Drive
22
Continue on US 181
40 mi
·
45 min
·
South US Highway 181
23
Continue on US 181
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
·
North 8th Street
24
Continue on US 181
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US Highway 181 South
25
Take the exit onto US 181
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 181
26
Keep slight right at fork onto US 181
213 ft
·
5 sec
·
US Route 181
27
Turn straight onto US 181
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 181
28
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
29
Merge onto US 77
12 mi
·
13 min
·
US 77
30
Take the exit onto US 77
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 77
Toward I 37, US 77, I 69E
31
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
32
Merge onto I 37; US 77; I 69E
2.5 mi
·
2 min
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I 37; US 77; I 69E
Use the none / straight lanes.
33
Take the exit onto I 69E; US 77
31 mi
·
33 min
·
I 69E; US 77
Toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Keep slight left at fork onto US 77
61 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
35
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69E; US 77
44 mi
·
46 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
36
Continue on I 69E; US 77; US 83
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Expressway
Use the none lane.
37
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69E; US 77; US 83
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
North Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
38
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 1B
Toward 12th-14th Street
Use the slight right lane.
39
Turn straight onto South Expressway
331 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Expressway
40
Turn right onto East 12th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 12th Street
Use the right lane.
41
Turn right onto US 77 Business
29 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Washington Street
42
Arrive at destination
US 77 Business
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 252.1 miles from Burleson, TX, or about 4h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105 miles.
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 111 miles or 1h 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 252.1 miles or 4h 26m 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 252.1 miles or 4h 26m
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 8h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brownsville, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Burleson, 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 Burleson, TX
Aim for roughly 252 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Brownsville, TX
Aim for roughly 252 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 111 miles from Burleson, 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.
The longest stretch is on U.S. Highway 77 for about 105 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 252.1 mi from Burleson, TX · 4h 26m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
166 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
333 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 San Antonio, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
252 mi · about 4.6h in
A practical overnight split lands near Austin, TX after about 252 miles or 4.6 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 111 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 252.1 miles from Burleson, 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 105 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 252 miles or 4.6 hours on the road.
Arriving in Brownsville, TX
The final approach into Brownsville, 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 Brownsville, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Brownsville, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
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
$77.02 one way
$154.04 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
176 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $84.40 | $168.81 |
| premium | $4.59 | $91.13 | $182.27 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $112.02 | $224.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$77
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$207–$317
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 176.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $53 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 151.3 | 1 | $52.94 | $24.20 |
| Efficient EV | 126.1 | 1 | $44.12 | $20.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 201.7 | 2 | $70.59 | $32.27 |
Gas CO2
176 kg
EV CO2
59 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.
Destination
Brownsville, TX
Afternoon in Brownsville on Sunday
Local time
1:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
21 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
9h 12m 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 Burleson, TX to Brownsville, TX covers 504.2 miles and takes about 9h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are U.S. Highway 77, I 35W, TX 130 Toll. 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 252 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 252.1 miles from Burleson, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $77.02 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 23 significant decision points across 504.2 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 114.9 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 141.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 200.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Burleson, TX to Brownsville, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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