How far is Brownsville, TX from Round Rock, TX?
The driving distance from Brownsville, TX to Round Rock, TX is about 365.2 miles (587.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 318.5 miles (512.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 48m 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 54m.
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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brownsville and Round Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownsville and Round Rock.
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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
60.8 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 410, TX 130, US 281 South
971 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 410 North, TX 130 North
2383 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Connally Loop
10.6 mi · 12 min · Connally Loop
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Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway
2.8 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
16.2 mi · 18 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward RM 620: Round Rock Avenue
1 km · 60 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
777 ft · 16 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn right onto Round Rock Avenue
1656 ft · 46 sec · Round Rock Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Blair Street
13 m · 1 sec · North Blair Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Blair Street
58 m · 10 sec · North Blair Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
107 m · 16 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Mays Street
33 m · 3 sec · South Mays Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Mays Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownsville and Round Rock.
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 Mostly Cloudy near Round Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brownsville to Round Rock?
The road trip is about 365.2 miles (587.8 km) and usually takes 06h 54m 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?
George West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.1 miles from Brownsville and 182.2 miles from Round Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 318.5 miles (512.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 $48.71 one way or $97.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brownsville and Mostly Cloudy near Round Rock.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brownsville and Round Rock. Straight-line distance: 318.47 mi (512.53 km).
#1 Brownsville
The southernmost city in Texas.
| Population | 183,428 |
| Coordinates | 25.9017500, -97.4974800 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Round Rock
The fourth most populous city in Williamson County, Texas.
| Population | 137,575 |
| Coordinates | 30.5082600, -97.6789000 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Round Rock (-97.6789, 30.50826)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 588 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 33m |
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 | $48.71 | $97.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $54.81 | $109.62 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $59.18 | $118.36 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $51.47 | $102.94 |
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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