How far is Brownsville, TX from Kerrville, TX?

The driving distance from Brownsville, TX to Kerrville, TX is about 338.8 miles (545.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 303.5 miles (488.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 50m 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
338.8 mi
06h 25m
Flight
303.46 mi
488.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
303.46 mi
Kilometers
488.37 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
338.8 mi
Kilometers
545.24 km
Drive Time
06h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kerrville
Tue, May 5, 1:28 AM CDT
Return by in Brownsville
Tue, May 5, 7:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownsville
2026-05-04T19:03
Arrive Kerrville
Tue, May 5, 1:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:25 PM to 1:55 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
11:10 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
Orange Grove
TX

City in Texas

From Brownsville
169.8 mi
03h 12m
To Kerrville
169 mi
03h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Brownsville Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
86°F
Monday
Using Cameron Park as the closest live forecast in the Cameron County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome

    1054 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East César E. Chávez Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West, I 35 North

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    28 m · 1 sec · South Pan Am Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso

    1.4 km · 1 min · McDermott Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on McDermott Freeway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · McDermott Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 16: Kerrville

    1109 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Fredericksburg Road

    916 ft · 24 sec · Fredericksburg Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Sidney Baker Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Sidney Baker Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Main Street

    21 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
103 mi · 30%
Nueces Street
83.2 mi · 25%
West King Avenue
69.3 mi · 20%
McDermott Freeway
61.4 mi · 18%
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 25m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
303.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orange Grove
03h 12m from Brownsville
Leave By
11:10 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brownsville and Mostly Sunny near Kerrville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 338.8 miles (545.2 km) and usually takes 06h 25m 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 169.8 miles from Brownsville and 169 miles from Kerrville.

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

The direct path is about 303.5 miles (488.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 $45.16 one way or $90.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brownsville and Mostly Sunny near Kerrville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownsville and Kerrville. Straight-line distance: 303.46 mi (488.37 km).

Brownsville

#1 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

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

#2 Kerrville

City in Texas, United States

Population23,831
Coordinates30.0474300, -99.1403200
Altitude499
CountryUnited States
Start: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)
End: Kerrville (-99.14032, 30.04743)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 545 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.95 gal
45.25 L · about $45.16
Round trip
$90.32
23.9 gal · 90.5 L
Estimated CO2
106.2 kg one way
Round trip: 212.4 kg / 468 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $45.16 $90.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.81 $101.62
Premium $4.59 $54.86 $109.72
Diesel $3.99 $47.72 $95.43

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Brownsville and Kerrville. The current time is 19:03:34.

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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.