How far is Brownsville, TX from Cibolo, TX?

The driving distance from Brownsville, TX to Cibolo, TX is about 289.4 miles (465.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.8 miles (413.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 10m 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
289.45 mi
05h 35m
Flight
256.78 mi
413.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.78 mi
Kilometers
413.24 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.45 mi
Kilometers
465.83 km
Drive Time
05h 35m

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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 05h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cibolo
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM CDT
Return by in Brownsville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownsville
2026-04-22T23:42
Arrive Cibolo
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownsville
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
Alice
TX

City in Texas

From Brownsville
145.1 mi
02h 47m
To Cibolo
144.3 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
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
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Street

    1682 ft · 41 sec · East Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 7th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Frontage Road

    999 ft · 20 sec · North Frontage Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69E North, US 77 North, US 83 North

    2235 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Expressway

    10.6 mi · 12 min · North Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on U.S. Highway 77

    102 mi · 1 hr 53 min · U.S. Highway 77

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    623 ft · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto FM 772

    1009 ft · 17 sec · FM 772

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto South 6th Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · South 6th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West King Avenue

    14.5 mi · 18 min · West King Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    54.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    14.7 mi · 19 min · Nueces Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1199 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight

    60.8 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 410, TX 130, US 281 South

    971 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 410 North, TX 130 North

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    7 mi · 7 min · Connally Loop

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10, US 90, TX 130: San Antonio, Houston

    605 ft · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East, TX 130 North: Houston, Seguin

    2204 ft · 54 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East

    1051 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto 90th Infantry Division Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1604: JBSA-Randolph

    2002 ft · 49 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East

    1.4 km · 2 min · Interstate 10 East

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Anderson Loop

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Anderson Loop

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 78: JBSA-Randolph, Universal City, Converse

    2016 ft · 47 sec

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gordon A Blake Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Gordon A Blake Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on John E Peterson Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John E Peterson Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1277 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
103 mi · 36%
Nueces Street
75.7 mi · 26%
West King Avenue
69.3 mi · 24%
North Expressway
10.6 mi · 4%
Connally Loop
6.96 mi · 2%
Anderson Loop
4.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Highway 77

Continue on U.S. Highway 77

102 mi · 01h 53m

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
05h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
256.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alice
02h 47m from Brownsville
Leave By
5:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brownsville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cibolo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 289.4 miles (465.8 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?

Alice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.1 miles from Brownsville and 144.3 miles from Cibolo.

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

The direct path is about 256.8 miles (413.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 5:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.58 one way or $77.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownsville and Cibolo. Straight-line distance: 256.78 mi (413.24 km).

Brownsville

#1 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

Population183,428
Coordinates25.9017500, -97.4974800
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Cibolo

#2 Cibolo

City in Guadalupe County, Texas, United States

Population33,465
Coordinates29.5616200, -98.2269600
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)
End: Cibolo (-98.22696, 29.56162)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 466 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.21 gal
38.66 L · about $38.58
Round trip
$77.17
20.42 gal · 77.32 L
Estimated CO2
90.7 kg one way
Round trip: 181.5 kg / 400 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $38.58 $77.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.41 $86.83
Premium $4.59 $46.87 $93.75
Diesel $3.99 $40.77 $81.54

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 Brownsville and Cibolo. The current time is 23:42:41.

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.