Origin
Jacinto City, TX
Morning in Jacinto City on Tuesday
Local time
8:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jacinto City, TX to Brownsville, TX
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
6h 53m
Distance
361.6 mi
582 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
Loading...
station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 42m
★
6 AM
6h 54m
8 AM
7h 17m
10 AM
7h 2m
12 PM
6h 59m
3 PM
7h 3m
5 PM
7h 16m
8 PM
6h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jacinto City, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Brownsville, TX
Eddie O.
Trip Overview
The drive from Jacinto City, TX to Brownsville, TX covers 361.6 miles and takes about 6h 53m 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, Alamo Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 105 miles on U.S. Highway 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.24 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
180.8 miles from Jacinto City, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 30m into the drive .
Loading map...
Drive Character
This is a 6h 53m highway drive covering 361.6 miles, with most of the trip on U.S. Highway 77 and US Highway 59. The longest continuous stretch is about 105 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 33 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 US Highway 59. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near East Freeway Frontage Road.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 361.6 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 0.4 miles (East Freeway Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Freeway Frontage Road
Turn left onto East Freeway Frontage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
6.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 69, US 59 South: Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 770A
Toward I 69, US 59 South: Downtown
8
7.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 69 South, US 59 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 69 South, US 59 South
7
213 mi into trip
|
~4h 8m in
|
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
360.4 mi into trip
|
~6h 51m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Jacinto City, TX to Brownsville, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Spur 10: Cottonwood along the way.
Spur 10: Cottonwood
44 mi in
|
~54m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Highway 77 | 105 mi | 1h 56m |
| US Highway 59 | 74.7 mi | 1h 22m |
| Alamo Street | 37.1 mi | 43m |
| Southwest Freeway | 34.7 mi | 40m |
| US Highway 77 South | 33.2 mi | 37m |
| I 69E | 31.3 mi | 33m |
| US 59 | 15.8 mi | 18m |
| North Expressway | 11.1 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Highway 77
— 105 mi, about 1h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacinto City, TX and Brownsville, TX.
1
Start on Holland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Holland Avenue
2
Turn left onto East Freeway Frontage Road
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Freeway Frontage Road
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 10 West
4
Merge onto I 10
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
East Freeway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 770A
Toward I 69, US 59 South: Downtown
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 69 South, US 59 South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 69; US 59
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastex Freeway
8
Continue on I 69; US 59
35 mi
·
40 min
·
Southwest Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 94
Toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road
10
Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
11
Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
12
Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
14
Merge onto US 59
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
US 59
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 59
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US 59
16
Take the exit
1.5 mi
·
2 min
17
Continue on US 59
75 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
US Highway 59
18
Keep slight left at fork onto Spur 91
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Spur 91
19
Merge onto US 77
33 mi
·
37 min
·
US Highway 77 South
20
Turn straight onto US 77
37 mi
·
43 min
·
Alamo Street
21
Take the exit onto US 77
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 77
Toward I 37, US 77, I 69E
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
23
Merge onto I 37; US 77; I 69E
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 37; US 77; I 69E
Use the straight lane.
24
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.
25
Keep slight left at fork onto US 77
61 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
26
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69E; US 77
44 mi
·
46 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Continue on I 69E; US 77; US 83
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Expressway
28
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69E; US 77; US 83
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
North Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 1B
Toward 12th-14th Street
Use the slight right lane.
30
Turn straight onto South Expressway
331 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Expressway
31
Turn right onto East 12th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 12th Street
Use the right lane.
32
Turn right onto US 77 Business
29 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Washington Street
33
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 180.8 miles from Jacinto City, TX, or about 3h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105 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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 180.8 miles or 3h 30m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brownsville, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Jacinto City, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jacinto City, TX
This is one driving day of about 361.6 miles and 6h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jacinto City, 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 105 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 180.8 mi from Jacinto City, TX · 3h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
181 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 180.8 miles from Jacinto City, 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.
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.
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
$55.24 one way
$110.47 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
127 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $60.53 | $121.06 |
| premium | $4.59 | $65.36 | $130.72 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $80.33 | $160.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 126.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 108.5 | 1 | $37.97 | $17.36 |
| Efficient EV | 90.4 | 1 | $31.64 | $14.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 144.6 | 1 | $50.62 | $23.14 |
Gas CO2
127 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
Brownsville, TX
Morning in Brownsville on Tuesday
Local time
8:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Cloudy
SE 14 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 13 at 7:48PM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
High Wind Watch
High Wind Watch issued April 13 at 2:24PM MDT until April 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
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
11 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
6h 53m 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 Jacinto City, TX to Brownsville, TX covers 361.6 miles and takes about 6h 53m 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, Alamo Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 180.8 miles from Jacinto City, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.24 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 22 significant decision points across 361.6 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 0.4 miles (East Freeway Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Jacinto City, TX to Brownsville, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Spur 10: Cottonwood along the way.
Was this route helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Brownsville, TX
More trips to Brownsville, TX
Explore more options from Jacinto City, TX or browse trips ending in Brownsville, TX.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse TX road trips.
Explore maps for Jacinto City, TX or Brownsville, TX on MapSof.net.