Day trip from Ciudad Benito Juárez to Brownsville
Brownsville lies 261 km (162 mi) east of Ciudad Benito Juárez, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 261 km (162 mi) apart, Brownsville is a realistic day trip from Ciudad Benito Juárez: about 4 h 15 min each way by road.
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| Ciudad Benito Juárez | Brownsville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 308,285 | 186,738 |
| Elevation | 389 m (1,276 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Monterrey) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
Clocks in Brownsville are 1 h ahead of Ciudad Benito Juárez right now, so a 4 h 15 min journey lands 5 h 15 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Brownsville
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
What to see in Brownsville
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park | 97,860 | 2020 |
The busiest is Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park at 97,860 visitors in 2020. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Brownsville
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Staying in Brownsville
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Common questions
How far is Brownsville from Ciudad Benito Juárez?
261 km (162 mi) in a straight line, east of Ciudad Benito Juárez; by road roughly 319 km (198 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ciudad Benito Juárez to Brownsville by road?
About 4 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ciudad Benito Juárez and Brownsville?
Brownsville is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Monterrey).
What currency do I need in Brownsville?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.