How far is Brownsville, TX from San Angelo, TX?

The driving distance from Brownsville, TX to San Angelo, TX is about 484.4 miles (779.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 423.5 miles (681.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 44m 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
484.33 mi
08h 52m
Flight
423.54 mi
681.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
423.54 mi
Kilometers
681.62 km
Flight Time
00h 51m

Driving Distance

Road route
484.33 mi
Kilometers
779.46 km
Drive Time
08h 52m

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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 08h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Angelo
Mon, Jun 1, 10:52 PM CDT
Return by in Brownsville
Tue, Jun 2, 7:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownsville
2026-06-01T14:00
Arrive San Angelo
Mon, Jun 1, 10:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
08h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:52 PM to 4:22 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
6:16 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
Pleasanton
TX

Human settlement in Atascosa County, Texas, United States of America

From Brownsville
242.6 mi
04h 26m
To San Angelo
241.7 mi
04h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Brownsville Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
93°F
Monday
Using Cameron Park as the closest live forecast in the Cameron County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph ESE
Destination
69°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brownsville and San Angelo.

  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

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard

    1665 ft · 44 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    29.3 mi · 31 min · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Frisco Avenue

    21.5 mi · 23 min · Frisco Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    39.2 mi · 40 min · West Broadway Street

  28. 28

    Continue on South Bryant Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · South Bryant Boulevard

  29. 29

    Continue on South Koenigheim Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Koenigheim Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West Beauregard Avenue

    1802 ft · 42 sec · West Beauregard Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto South Chadbourne Street

    151 m · 14 sec · South Chadbourne Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto East Harris Avenue

    22 m · 2 sec · East Harris Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Harris Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McDermott Freeway
114 mi · 23%
U.S. Highway 77
103 mi · 21%
Nueces Street
83.2 mi · 17%
West King Avenue
69.3 mi · 14%
West Broadway Street
39.2 mi · 8%
North Main Street
29.3 mi · 6%
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
08h 52m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.9 mi
423.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasanton
04h 26m from Brownsville
Leave By
6:16 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brownsville and Partly Cloudy near San Angelo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brownsville to San Angelo?

The road trip is about 484.4 miles (779.5 km) and usually takes 08h 52m 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?

Pleasanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 242.6 miles from Brownsville and 241.7 miles from San Angelo.

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

The direct path is about 423.5 miles (681.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.9 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 $64.58 one way or $129.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 151.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brownsville and Partly Cloudy near San Angelo.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasanton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pleasanton, 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 Pleasanton.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

50 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

114 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownsville and San Angelo. Straight-line distance: 423.54 mi (681.62 km).

Brownsville

#1 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

Population183,428
Coordinates25.9017500, -97.4974800
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
San Angelo

#2 San Angelo

The most populous city in Tom Green County, Texas.

Population101,612
Coordinates31.4637700, -100.4370400
Altitude562
CountryUnited States
Start: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)
End: San Angelo (-100.43704, 31.46377)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 779 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.09 gal
64.7 L · about $64.58
Round trip
$129.17
34.18 gal · 129.4 L
Estimated CO2
151.9 kg one way
Round trip: 303.8 kg / 670 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $64.58 $129.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $72.67 $145.33
Premium $4.59 $78.46 $156.92
Diesel $3.99 $68.24 $136.48

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Brownsville and San Angelo. The current time is 14:00:14.

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.