How far is Brownsville, TX from Eagle Pass, TX?

The driving distance from Brownsville, TX to Eagle Pass, TX is about 327.3 miles (526.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 267.6 miles (430.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
327.25 mi
06h 11m
Flight
267.54 mi
430.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
267.54 mi
Kilometers
430.57 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
327.25 mi
Kilometers
526.66 km
Drive Time
06h 11m

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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 06h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagle Pass
Fri, Apr 24, 6:50 AM CDT
Return by in Brownsville
Fri, Apr 24, 1:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownsville
2026-04-24T00:39
Arrive Eagle Pass
Fri, Apr 24, 6:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:11 PM to 1:41 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownsville
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
San Diego
TX

City in Duval County, Texas, United States

From Brownsville
163.7 mi
03h 05m
To Eagle Pass
163.5 mi
03h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Brownsville Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
89°F
Friday
Using Cameron Park as the closest live forecast in the Cameron County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SSE
Destination
Eagle Pass Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
90°F
Friday
Using Las Quintas Fronterizas as the closest live forecast in the Maverick County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brownsville and Eagle Pass.

  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

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 44, TX 359: Alice, San Diego

    1474 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto US Highway 281 Frontage Road

    719 ft · 27 sec · US Highway 281 Frontage Road

  16. 16

    Turn left

    31.9 mi · 36 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    56.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 83 North

    42.3 mi · 43 min · US Highway 83 North

  20. 20

    Continue on South 1st Street

    1786 ft · 31 sec · South 1st Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Peña Street

    42.6 mi · 49 min · Peña Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Ceylon Street

    65 m · 4 sec · North Ceylon Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ceylon Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
103 mi · 31%
Peña Street
42.6 mi · 13%
US Highway 83 North
42.3 mi · 13%
West King Avenue
28.5 mi · 9%
North Expressway
10.6 mi · 3%
South 6th Street
4.41 mi · 1%
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

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.

Drive Time
06h 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.7 mi
267.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Diego
03h 05m from Brownsville
Leave By
11:38 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brownsville and Partly Sunny near Eagle Pass.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brownsville to Eagle Pass?

The road trip is about 327.3 miles (526.7 km) and usually takes 06h 11m 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?

San Diego is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.7 miles from Brownsville and 163.5 miles from Eagle Pass.

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

The direct path is about 267.6 miles (430.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.7 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 $43.65 one way or $87.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brownsville and Partly Sunny near Eagle Pass.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownsville and Eagle Pass. Straight-line distance: 267.54 mi (430.57 km).

Brownsville

#1 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

Population183,428
Coordinates25.9017500, -97.4974800
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Eagle Pass

#2 Eagle Pass

City in Maverick County, Texas, United States

Population29,515
Coordinates28.7091400, -100.4995200
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)
End: Eagle Pass (-100.49952, 28.70914)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 527 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.55 gal
43.71 L · about $43.65
Round trip
$87.29
23.1 gal · 87.42 L
Estimated CO2
102.6 kg one way
Round trip: 205.3 kg / 453 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $43.65 $87.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.11 $98.22
Premium $4.59 $53.03 $106.05
Diesel $3.99 $46.12 $92.24

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Brownsville and Eagle Pass. The current time is 00:39:19.

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.