Day trip from McAllen to Brownsville
Brownsville lies 80 km (50 mi) south-east of McAllen, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 80 km (50 mi) apart, Brownsville is a realistic day trip from McAllen: about 1 h 19 min each way by road.
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| McAllen | Brownsville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 140,269 | 186,738 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 78501–78505 | 78520–78526 |
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 McAllen?
80 km (50 mi) in a straight line, south-east of McAllen; by road roughly 98 km (61 mi).
How long does it take to get from McAllen to Brownsville by road?
About 1 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between McAllen and Brownsville?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
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.