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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 11m.
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 Eagle Pass.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownsville and Eagle Pass.
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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
42.6 mi · 49 min · Peña Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Ceylon Street
65 m · 4 sec · North Ceylon Street
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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.
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.
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).
#1 Brownsville
The southernmost city in Texas.
| Population | 183,428 |
| Coordinates | 25.9017500, -97.4974800 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eagle Pass
City in Maverick County, Texas, United States
| Population | 29,515 |
| Coordinates | 28.7091400, -100.4995200 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eagle Pass (-100.49952, 28.70914)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 527 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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