Drive Time
6h 49m
Distance
358.4 mi
577 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
Photo: Eddie O.
The drive from Pearland, TX to Brownsville, TX covers 358.4 miles and takes about 6h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Telephone Road, South Sam Houston Parkway East, SHT Toll West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.32 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
179.2 miles from Pearland, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 24m into the drive .
Expect a 6h 49m drive with frequent turns across 358.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Telephone Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Sam Houston Parkway East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SHT Toll West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Sam Houston Tollway East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Sam Houston Parkway West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 69 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 59 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Pearland, TX and Brownsville, TX.
Start on South Main Street
Continue on Telephone Road
Turn left onto South Sam Houston Parkway East
Take the ramp straight toward SHT Toll West
Merge slight left onto South Sam Houston Tollway East
Continue on South Sam Houston Parkway West
Take the exit slight right toward I 69, US 59 South, US 59 North: Victoria, Houston
Keep slight left to continue on US 59 South, I 69: Victoria
Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road
Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
Take the ramp straight
Merge slight left
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right
Continue on US Highway 59
Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91
Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South
Turn straight onto Alamo Street
Take the exit straight toward I 37, US 77, I 69E
Keep slight left
Merge slight right
Take the exit slight right toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville
Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77
Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77
Continue on North Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on North Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward 12th-14th Street
Turn straight onto South Expressway
Turn right onto East 12th Street
Turn right onto East Washington Street
Arrive at your destination
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 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 179.2 miles or 3h 24m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brownsville, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Pearland, 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 Pearland, TX
This is one driving day of about 358.4 miles and 6h 49m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 179.2 mi from Pearland, TX · 3h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
179 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 179.2 miles from Pearland, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$53.32 one way
$106.65 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $60.00 | $119.99 |
| premium | $4.59 | $64.78 | $129.56 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $56.34 | $112.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 125.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 107.5 | 1 | $37.63 | $17.20 |
| Efficient EV | 89.6 | 1 | $31.36 | $14.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 143.4 | 1 | $50.18 | $22.94 |
Gas CO2
125 kg
EV CO2
42 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Pearland on Saturday
Local time
10:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Brownsville on Saturday
Local time
10:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
74°F
Corpus Christi, TX
179 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.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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