How far is Brownsville, TX from Kingsville, TX?

The driving distance from Brownsville, TX to Kingsville, TX is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.7 miles (183 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.33 mi
02h 17m
Flight
113.7 mi
182.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.7 mi
Kilometers
182.98 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.33 mi
Kilometers
193.66 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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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 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingsville
Fri, Apr 17, 8:28 PM CDT
Return by in Brownsville
Fri, Apr 17, 10:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownsville
2026-04-17T18:11
Arrive Kingsville
Fri, Apr 17, 8:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownsville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Raymondville
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Brownsville
60.3 mi
01h 08m
To Kingsville
60 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Brownsville Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
88°F
Friday
Using Cameron Park as the closest live forecast in the Cameron County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph SSE
Destination
89°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 22 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    1157 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on U.S. Highway 77

    2.5 mi · 3 min · U.S. Highway 77

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 425

    829 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South US Highway 77 Bypass

    938 ft · 26 sec · South US Highway 77 Bypass

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Senator Carlos Truan Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Senator Carlos Truan Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South 14th Street

    1 km · 60 sec · South 14th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 14th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
106 mi · 88%
North Expressway
10.6 mi · 9%
Senator Carlos Truan Boulevard
1.03 mi · 1%
East 7th Street
0.91 mi · 1%
South 14th Street
0.63 mi · 1%
I 69E North
0.42 mi
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

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
113.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raymondville
01h 08m from Brownsville
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brownsville and Mostly Cloudy near Kingsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km) and usually takes 02h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Raymondville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Brownsville and 60 miles from Kingsville.

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

The direct path is about 113.7 miles (183 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.06 one way or $32.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Raymondville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Raymondville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Raymondville.

BUS

Harlingen, Texas

33 mi away
215 E. Monroe Ave.
BUS

McAllen, Texas

55 mi away
1501 West US Hwy 83 Business
BUS

Brownsville, Texas

71 mi away
1134 E. St. Charles Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownsville and Kingsville. Straight-line distance: 113.7 mi (182.98 km).

Brownsville

#1 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

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

#2 Kingsville

City in Texas, United States

Population24,989
Coordinates27.5158700, -97.8561100
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)
End: Kingsville (-97.85611, 27.51587)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.25 gal
16.07 L · about $16.06
Round trip
$32.12
8.5 gal · 32.14 L
Estimated CO2
37.8 kg one way
Round trip: 75.5 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $16.06 $32.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.07 $36.14
Premium $4.59 $19.51 $39.02
Diesel $3.99 $16.97 $33.94

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Brownsville and Kingsville. The current time is 18:11:09.

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.