How far is Brownsville, TX from Fredericksburg, TX?
The driving distance from Brownsville, TX to Fredericksburg, TX is about 343.4 miles (552.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 313.5 miles (504.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 02m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 31m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brownsville and Fredericksburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownsville and Fredericksburg.
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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
54.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street
14.7 mi · 19 min · Nueces Street
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Continue straight
1199 ft · 16 sec
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Take the exit straight
68.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome
1054 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · East César E. Chávez Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West, I 35 North
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway
28 m · 1 sec · South Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
1.4 km · 1 min · McDermott Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on McDermott Freeway
14.6 mi · 17 min · McDermott Freeway
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Keep slight right
31.7 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 87 North: Fredericksburg, San Angelo
1302 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 87
20.1 mi · 23 min · US Highway 87
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Continue on South Washington Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Washington Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2055 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Adams Street
29 m · 3 sec · North Adams Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Adams Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownsville and Fredericksburg.
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.
Sunny leaving Brownsville and Mostly Cloudy near Fredericksburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brownsville to Fredericksburg?
The road trip is about 343.4 miles (552.6 km) and usually takes 06h 31m 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?
Orange Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.1 miles from Brownsville and 171.2 miles from Fredericksburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 313.5 miles (504.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 $45.80 one way or $91.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brownsville and Mostly Cloudy near Fredericksburg.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brownsville and Fredericksburg. Straight-line distance: 313.57 mi (504.64 km).
#1 Brownsville
The southernmost city in Texas.
| Population | 183,428 |
| Coordinates | 25.9017500, -97.4974800 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fredericksburg
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 11,519 |
| Coordinates | 30.2752000, -98.8719800 |
| Altitude | 516 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fredericksburg (-98.87198, 30.2752)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 553 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 17m |
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 | $45.80 | $91.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.53 | $103.07 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $55.64 | $111.29 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $48.40 | $96.79 |
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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