How far is Brownsville, TX from Pearsall, TX?
The driving distance from Brownsville, TX to Pearsall, TX is about 284.2 miles (457.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.7 miles (368 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brownsville and Pearsall.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownsville and Pearsall.
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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
32.6 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right
2166 ft · 60 sec
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Keep slight left
40 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
82.3 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 97
1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 97
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Continue on Tilden Street
886 ft · 26 sec · Tilden Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight right
721 ft · 12 sec
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Take the ramp slight left
1263 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
22.6 mi · 23 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 581 North, FM 1583: Derby
2033 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35 Access Road
7.6 mi · 8 min · Interstate Highway 35 Access Road
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Continue on South Oak Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Oak Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Oak Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownsville and Pearsall.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brownsville and Partly Cloudy near Pearsall.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brownsville to Pearsall?
The road trip is about 284.2 miles (457.4 km) and usually takes 05h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Alice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.4 miles from Brownsville and 141.9 miles from Pearsall.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.7 miles (368 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.5 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.90 one way or $75.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brownsville and Partly Cloudy near Pearsall.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brownsville and Pearsall. Straight-line distance: 228.67 mi (368.01 km).
#1 Brownsville
The southernmost city in Texas.
| Population | 183,428 |
| Coordinates | 25.9017500, -97.4974800 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pearsall
City in Texas
| Population | 10,620 |
| Coordinates | 28.8921900, -99.0950300 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pearsall (-99.09503, 28.89219)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 457 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
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 | $37.90 | $75.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.65 | $85.30 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $46.05 | $92.10 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $40.05 | $80.10 |
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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