Origin
Brownsville, TX
Evening in Brownsville on Sunday
Local time
5:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brownsville, TX to Los Indios, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
20.9 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brownsville, TX
Eddie O.
Los Indios, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
Brownsville, TX to Los Indios, TX is 20.9 miles and takes about 32m via Military Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Great Plains region, primarily on surface roads. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for a quick connection between two points in Texas. Consider this route if you need an efficient way to cover a small distance without venturing onto major highways.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Military Highway | 14.7 mi | 22m |
| Old Military Highway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| East Washington Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Central Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Boca Chica Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Elizabeth Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Robertson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Palm Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Military Highway
— 14.7 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownsville, TX and Los Indios, TX.
1
Start on US 77 Business
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Washington Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 77 Business
344 ft
·
14 sec
·
Palm Boulevard
3
Turn right onto US 77 Business
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Elizabeth Street
4
Turn right onto US 77 Business
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Boulevard
5
Turn left onto US 281
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Boca Chica Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 281
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Military Highway
7
Continue on US 281
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Old Military Highway
8
Continue on US 281
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Military Highway
9
Turn left onto Robertson Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Robertson Street
10
Arrive at destination
Robertson Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 20.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 77 Business / Palm Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto US 77 Business / Palm Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 77 Business / West Elizabeth Street
Turn right onto US 77 Business / West Elizabeth Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 77 Business / Central Boulevard
Turn right onto US 77 Business / Central Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 281 / Boca Chica Boulevard
Turn left onto US 281 / Boca Chica Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
20.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Robertson Street
Turn left onto Robertson Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.03 one way
$6.06 round trip
$3.69/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| premium | $4.43 | $3.65 | $7.29 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.61 | $9.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Los Indios, TX
Evening in Los Indios on Sunday
Local time
5:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
99°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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
32m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any highway miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 14.7 miles on Military Highway. Expect to navigate through areas with frequent intersections and local traffic. Given the reliance on surface streets, be prepared for varying speed limits and potential slowdowns.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.7 mi on Military Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near US 77 Business / Palm Boulevard.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (US 77 Business / Palm Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 77 Business / West Elizabeth Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 77 Business / Central Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
56 ft
30 ft
Total Climb
28 ft
Total Descent
7 ft
Highest Point
56 ft
~20.9 mi in
Elevation Range
26 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Brownsville, TX
Full guide →Founded 1849
Located at the southernmost tip of Texas, Brownsville is a popular location for Mexican and American beach tourists. It is part of the Rio Grande Valley, a four-county region known for its abundance in citrus fruit production and Winter Texan population. The city features a combination of different climate regimes: Gulf Coast plains and the Great Plains. There is a lot to do in this city: historical museums, art galleries, beaches, birding locations and natural wildlife refuges. As Brownsville is a border town, its culture is predominantly Hispanic.
Top landmarks
- • USS Cabot — 1943 Independence-class aircraft carrier
- • Fort Brown — Texas, a former US Amy post
- • Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park — historic site in Brownsville (vicinity), Cameron County, Texas
Arriving in Los Indios, TX
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 20.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.7 miles on Military Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (US 77 Business / Palm Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 77 Business / West Elizabeth Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 77 Business / Central Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Los Indios, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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