Origin
Edinburg, TX
Morning in Edinburg on Tuesday
Local time
9:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
95°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edinburg, TX to Brownsville, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
64 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edinburg, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Brownsville, TX
Eddie O.
Trip Overview
Edinburg to Brownsville is 64 miles and takes about 1 hour 14 minutes via I 2 and U.S. Highway 77, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Texas, connecting two points in the Great Plains region. Expect a straightforward trip with minimal complexity, ideal for a quick transit or as part of a larger Texas road trip. You'll likely encounter mostly highway driving, making it an efficient way to cover the distance.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 2 | 28.5 mi | 31m |
| U.S. Highway 77 | 13.2 mi | 14m |
| North Expressway | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| I 69C | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| US 83 | 1 mi | 1m |
| East University Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East 12th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| I 2 East | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 2
— 28.5 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edinburg, TX and Brownsville, TX.
1
Start on this road
191 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 281 Business; TX 107
186 ft
·
7 sec
·
North 10th Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 281 Business; TX 107
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
West McIntyre Street
4
Turn right onto US 281 Business; TX 107
385 ft
·
14 sec
·
North 12th Avenue
5
Turn left onto TX 107
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East University Drive
6
Turn right onto South Expressway 281
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
South Expressway 281
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 69C South, US 281 South
8
Merge onto I 69C; US 281
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
I 69C; US 281
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 2 East; US 83 East
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 2 East; US 83 East
10
Continue on I 2; US 83
28 mi
·
31 min
·
I 2; US 83
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 83
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 83
Toward I 69E South, US 77, US 83: Brownsville
12
Merge onto I 69E; US 77; US 83
13 mi
·
14 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 69E; US 77; US 83
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Expressway
14
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.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 1B
Toward 12th-14th Street
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn straight onto South Expressway
331 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Expressway
17
Turn right onto East 12th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 12th Street
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto US 77 Business
29 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Washington Street
19
Arrive at destination
US 77 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32 miles from Edinburg, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 62.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 281 Business; TX 107 / North 10th Avenue
Turn right onto US 281 Business; TX 107 / North 10th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 281 Business; TX 107 / West McIntyre Street
Turn right onto US 281 Business; TX 107 / West McIntyre Street
Navigation decision point
6
37.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
US 83
Keep slight right at fork onto US 83 toward I 69E South, US 77, US 83: Brownsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 69E South, US 77, US 83: Brownsville
6
53.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
I 69E; US 77; US 83 / North Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69E; US 77; US 83 / North Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
62.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.67 one way
$19.34 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $10.59 | $21.17 |
| premium | $4.54 | $11.43 | $22.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.96 | $4.10 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Brownsville, TX
Morning in Brownsville on Tuesday
Local time
9:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
16 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
1h 14m 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 route is primarily highway driving, with 96% of the 64 miles on high-speed roads like I 2 and U.S. Highway 77. Your longest continuous stretch on a single highway will be about 28.5 miles on I 2. The remaining, very short portion will be on surface roads, likely with more frequent intersections and lower speed limits as you approach your destination. You'll notice the dense exit ramps characteristic of highway travel for most of the drive.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.5 mi on I 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 2 and U.S. Highway 77. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 281 Business; TX 107 / North 10th Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 281 Business; TX 107 / North 10th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 281 Business; TX 107 / West McIntyre Street): Navigation decision point; at 37.6 miles (US 83): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Edinburg, TX
Full guide →Founded 1908
Edinburg is in the South Texas Plains and was originally called Chapin before its name took on a variation of the capital of Scotland. It is the county seat of Hidalgo County and also home to the main campus of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. For the tourists, there's an interesting museum and wetland reserve.
Arriving 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
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 1h 14m. Total distance: 64 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.5 miles on I 2. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Brownsville, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: near the start (US 281 Business; TX 107 / North 10th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 281 Business; TX 107 / West McIntyre Street): Navigation decision point; at 37.6 miles (US 83): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brownsville, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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