Origin
Levelland, TX
Late night in Levelland on Wednesday
Local time
4:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Levelland, TX to Brownsville, TX
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Drive Time
12h 16m
Distance
691.3 mi
1,112 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$104
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
12h 5m
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6 AM
12h 16m
8 AM
12h 38m
10 AM
12h 24m
12 PM
12h 22m
3 PM
12h 25m
5 PM
12h 37m
8 PM
12h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Levelland, TX
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Brownsville, TX
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Trip Overview
This 691.3-mile journey from Levelland, TX to Brownsville, TX will take approximately 12 hours and 16 minutes of driving time. Given its length, it's best tackled over two days, allowing for a comfortable pace and necessary rest. You'll primarily travel on Lucian Adams Freeway and U.S. Highway 77, with a significant portion of the drive on US Highway 84. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $104. This long-distance drive traverses through the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward route for those looking to cover significant ground.
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
345.6 miles from Levelland, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 6m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a route that's mostly highway driving, with 83% of the journey on major roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 125.1 miles on Lucian Adams Freeway, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent travel. While the primary roads are efficient for covering distance, they offer a consistent driving experience rather than dramatic shifts in scenery. This route is designed for straightforward transit across the state.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 56 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lucian Adams Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 125.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Lucian Adams Freeway and U.S. Highway 77. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 146.1 miles in near US 84.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 34 significant decision points across 691.3 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 146.1 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 299.9 miles (US 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 413.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 34 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
146.1 mi into trip
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~2h 35m in
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US 84
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84 toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
8
299.9 mi into trip
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~5h 22m in
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US 83
Take the exit onto US 83 toward I 10 East: San Antonio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 East: San Antonio
8
413.3 mi into trip
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~7h 16m in
Take the exit toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
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 569C
Toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
7
542.7 mi into trip
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~9h 30m 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
690.1 mi into trip
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~12h 13m 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.
Between Levelland, TX and Brownsville, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo and Downtown.
Sh 70 South
152.6 mi in
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~2h 42m
Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater
152.6 mi in
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~2h 42m
San Angelo
152.6 mi in
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~2h 42m
Downtown
413.3 mi in
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~7h 16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lucian Adams Freeway | 125.1 mi | 2h 6m |
| U.S. Highway 77 | 105 mi | 1h 56m |
| US Highway 84 | 73.9 mi | 1h 14m |
| I 10 | 71.7 mi | 1h 14m |
| Grassmeyer Street | 41.9 mi | 44m |
| US 83 | 40 mi | 38m |
| I 69E | 31.3 mi | 33m |
| State Highway 153 | 29.5 mi | 33m |
Longest stretch:
Lucian Adams Freeway
— 125.1 mi, about 2h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Levelland, TX and Brownsville, TX.
1
Start on TX 114 Bus
13 ft
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8 sec
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Houston Street
2
Turn left onto Avenue H
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Avenue H
3
At end of road, turn right onto TX 114
17 mi
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18 min
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West State Highway 114
4
Continue on TX 114
3.0 mi
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3 min
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Highway 114
5
Continue on TX 114
4.8 mi
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6 min
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19th Street
6
Turn right onto West Loop 289
0.5 mi
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57 sec
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West Loop 289
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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28 sec
8
Merge onto Loop 289
8.2 mi
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9 min
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Loop 289
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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33 sec
Toward US 84: Slaton, Post
10
Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 289
0.3 mi
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34 sec
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Southeast Loop 289
11
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
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17 sec
12
Merge onto US 84
2.9 mi
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3 min
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Slaton Road
13
Continue on US 84
6.9 mi
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6 min
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East Highway 84
14
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi
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4 min
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Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
15
Continue on US 84
20 mi
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20 min
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East Highway 84
16
Continue on US 84
1.0 mi
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1 min
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North US Highway 84
17
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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East 15th Street
18
Turn right onto TX 207
0.4 mi
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37 sec
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Ralls Road
19
Turn straight onto TX 207
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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North Avenue F
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
74 mi
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1 hr 14 min
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US Highway 84
21
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
6.5 mi
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6 min
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US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
22
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
23
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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Southwest Georgia Avenue
24
Turn right onto TX 70
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Lamar Street
25
Continue on TX 70
10 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 70
26
Turn left onto TX 153
29 mi
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33 min
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State Highway 153
27
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi
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13 min
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FM 2111
28
Turn left onto TX 158
6.3 mi
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7 min
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TX 158
29
At end of road, turn right onto US 67; US 83
387 ft
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18 sec
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Hutchings Avenue
30
Turn left onto US 83
17 mi
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18 min
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South 7th Street
Use the left lane.
31
Continue on US 83
42 mi
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44 min
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Grassmeyer Street
32
Continue on US 83
29 mi
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31 min
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Ellis Street
33
Take the exit onto US 83
40 mi
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38 min
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US 83
Toward I 10 East: San Antonio
Use the left lane.
34
Continue on I 10
54 mi
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54 min
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I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
17 mi
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19 min
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I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
1.7 mi
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2 min
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McDermott Freeway
37
Take the exit
0.5 mi
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1 min
Exit 569C
Toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
38
Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.2 mi
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16 sec
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North Pecos-La Trinidad
39
Keep slight right at fork onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.6 mi
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1 min
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North Pecos-La Trinidad
Use the straight lane.
40
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Dolorosa Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
41
Continue on West Market Street
0.4 mi
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42 sec
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West Market Street
42
Continue on East Market Street
0.4 mi
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40 sec
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East Market Street
43
Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way
0.2 mi
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21 sec
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Tower of the Americas Way
Use the right lane.
44
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
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33 sec
Toward I 37 South, US 281 South
45
Merge onto I 37; US 281
1.4 mi
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1 min
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William J Bordelon Freeway
46
Continue on I 37; US 281
125 mi
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2 hr 6 min
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Lucian Adams Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
47
Take the exit onto I 69E; US 77
31 mi
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33 min
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I 69E; US 77
Toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48
Keep slight left at fork onto US 77
61 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
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U.S. Highway 77
49
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69E; US 77
44 mi
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46 min
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U.S. Highway 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50
Continue on I 69E; US 77; US 83
2.1 mi
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2 min
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North Expressway
51
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69E; US 77; US 83
9.0 mi
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10 min
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North Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
52
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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42 sec
Exit 1B
Toward 12th-14th Street
Use the slight right lane.
53
Turn straight onto South Expressway
331 ft
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8 sec
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South Expressway
54
Turn right onto East 12th Street
0.7 mi
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1 min
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East 12th Street
Use the right lane.
55
Turn right onto US 77 Business
29 ft
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0 sec
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East Washington Street
56
Arrive at destination
US 77 Business
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 12-hour drive, consider splitting it into two days. Departing early in the morning will give you a head start. With 3 recommended stops, plan to break up the 691.3 miles to stay alert. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 125.1-mile stretch on Lucian Adams Freeway, as services can be spread out. A practical tip is to ensure your vehicle is fully fueled before beginning the longest segments to avoid any last-minute detours.
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 345.6 miles from Levelland, TX, or about 6h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125.1 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 152 miles or 2h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 345.6 miles or 6h 6m 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 345.6 miles or 6h 6m
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 11h 9m
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 Levelland, 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 Levelland, TX
Aim for roughly 346 miles and 6.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Brownsville, TX
Aim for roughly 346 miles and 6.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 152 miles from Levelland, 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.
The longest stretch is on Lucian Adams Freeway for about 125.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 345.6 mi from Levelland, TX · 6h 6m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
228 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
456 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
346 mi · about 6.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near San Antonio, TX after about 346 miles or 6.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 152 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 345.6 miles from Levelland, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Lucian Adams Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 125.1 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 346 miles or 6.1 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
$104.46 one way
$208.91 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
242 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $114.34 | $228.67 |
| premium | $4.54 | $123.43 | $246.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $152.63 | $305.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$104
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$234–$344
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 241.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $73 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 207.4 | 2 | $72.59 | $33.18 |
| Efficient EV | 172.8 | 1 | $60.49 | $27.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 276.5 | 3 | $96.78 | $44.24 |
Gas CO2
242 kg
EV CO2
81 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
Brownsville, TX
Late night in Brownsville on Wednesday
Local time
4:39 AM
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
5 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
12h 16m 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 Levelland, TX to Brownsville, TX covers 691.3 miles and takes about 12h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lucian Adams Freeway, U.S. Highway 77, US Highway 84. 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 346 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 345.6 miles from Levelland, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $104.46 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 is a demanding drive. With 34 significant decision points across 691.3 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 146.1 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 299.9 miles (US 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 413.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Levelland, TX and Brownsville, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo and Downtown.
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