How far is Brownsville, TX from Del Rio, TX?
The driving distance from Brownsville, TX to Del Rio, TX is about 381.6 miles (614.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 317 miles (510.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 15m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Duval County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brownsville and Del Rio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownsville and Del Rio.
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Start on East Washington Street
1682 ft · 41 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto North Frontage Road
999 ft · 20 sec · North Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 69E North, US 77 North, US 83 North
2235 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Expressway
10.6 mi · 12 min · North Expressway
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Continue on U.S. Highway 77
102 mi · 1 hr 53 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Keep slight right
623 ft · 8 sec
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Keep slight right
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto FM 772
1009 ft · 17 sec · FM 772
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Turn straight onto South 6th Street
4.4 mi · 7 min · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto West King Avenue
14.5 mi · 18 min · West King Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 44, TX 359: Alice, San Diego
1474 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto US Highway 281 Frontage Road
719 ft · 27 sec · US Highway 281 Frontage Road
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Turn left
31.9 mi · 36 min
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
56.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 83 North
42.3 mi · 43 min · US Highway 83 North
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Continue on South 1st Street
1786 ft · 31 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto Peña Street
42.1 mi · 49 min · Peña Street
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Take the exit slight right
70 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Veterans Boulevard
2.7 mi · 4 min · North Veterans Boulevard
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Turn right onto Del Río Boulevard
52.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Del Río Boulevard
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Turn slight right
129 m · 21 sec
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Turn left onto East Ogden Street
2358 ft · 47 sec · East Ogden Street
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Continue on East Garfield Street
1674 ft · 37 sec · East Garfield Street
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Turn right onto Spur 297
33 m · 2 sec · Spur 297
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spur 297
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownsville and Del Rio.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Brownsville and Mostly Sunny near Del Rio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brownsville to Del Rio?
The road trip is about 381.6 miles (614.1 km) and usually takes 07h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Freer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191 miles from Brownsville and 190.6 miles from Del Rio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 317 miles (510.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.87 one way or $101.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brownsville and Mostly Sunny near Del Rio.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brownsville and Del Rio. Straight-line distance: 316.94 mi (510.07 km).
#1 Brownsville
The southernmost city in Texas.
| Population | 183,428 |
| Coordinates | 25.9017500, -97.4974800 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Del Rio
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 35,722 |
| Coordinates | 29.3627300, -100.8967600 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Del Rio (-100.89676, 29.36273)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 614 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $50.87 | $101.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $57.23 | $114.46 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $61.79 | $123.59 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $53.75 | $107.49 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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