How far is Beeville, TX from Brownsville, TX?

The driving distance from Beeville, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 192.7 miles (310.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.4 miles (279 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
192.69 mi
03h 37m
Flight
173.37 mi
279.02 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.37 mi
Kilometers
279.02 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.69 mi
Kilometers
310.1 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 AM CDT
Return by in Beeville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beeville
2026-04-22T21:13
Arrive Brownsville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beeville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Falfurrias
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Beeville
96.6 mi
01h 48m
To Brownsville
96.1 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
Brownsville Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
86°F
Wednesday
Using Cameron Park as the closest live forecast in the Cameron County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beeville and Brownsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beeville and Brownsville.

  1. 1

    Start on North Madison A

    66 m · 14 sec · North Madison A

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Houston Street

    117 m · 15 sec · West Houston Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    2926 ft · 1 min · South Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cato Street

    129 m · 12 sec · Cato Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Business 181 South

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Business 181 South

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 181 South

    7.7 mi · 8 min · US Highway 181 South

  7. 7

    Continue on North 8th Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · North 8th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 181 South

    16.1 mi · 18 min · US Highway 181 South

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1648 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US Route 181

    65 m · 6 sec · US Route 181

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto US Highway 181

    1.1 km · 1 min · US Highway 181

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1926 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    11.9 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward I 37, US 77, I 69E

    538 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    2.5 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77

    61.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · U.S. Highway 77

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77

    43.7 mi · 47 min · U.S. Highway 77

  20. 20

    Continue on North Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on North Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · North Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward 12th-14th Street

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto South Expressway

    101 m · 9 sec · South Expressway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East 12th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East 12th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beeville and Brownsville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
105 mi · 55%
I 69E
31.3 mi · 16%
US Highway 181 South
24.1 mi · 13%
US Highway 181
12.9 mi · 7%
North Expressway
11.1 mi · 6%
I 37
2.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Highway 77

Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77

61.3 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
173.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Falfurrias
01h 48m from Beeville
Leave By
9:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Beeville and Mostly Sunny near Brownsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beeville to Brownsville?

The road trip is about 192.7 miles (310.1 km) and usually takes 03h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Falfurrias is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.6 miles from Beeville and 96.1 miles from Brownsville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 173.4 miles (279 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.70 one way or $51.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Beeville and Mostly Sunny near Brownsville.

Stop Ideas Near Falfurrias

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Falfurrias, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Falfurrias.

BUS

McAllen, Texas

114 mi away
1501 West US Hwy 83 Business

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beeville and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 173.37 mi (279.02 km).

Beeville

#1 Beeville

City in Texas, USA

Population14,164
Coordinates28.4009500, -97.7497400
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Brownsville

#2 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

Population183,428
Coordinates25.9017500, -97.4974800
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Beeville (-97.74974, 28.40095)
End: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.8 gal
25.74 L · about $25.70
Round trip
$51.39
13.6 gal · 51.48 L
Estimated CO2
60.4 kg one way
Round trip: 120.9 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $25.70 $51.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.91 $57.83
Premium $4.59 $31.22 $62.44
Diesel $3.99 $27.15 $54.30

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Beeville and Brownsville. The current time is 21:13:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.