How far is Brownsville, TX from Uvalde, TX?

The driving distance from Brownsville, TX to Uvalde, TX is about 333.6 miles (536.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 268.1 miles (431.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 33m 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
333.63 mi
06h 16m
Flight
268.11 mi
431.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
268.11 mi
Kilometers
431.48 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
333.63 mi
Kilometers
536.93 km
Drive Time
06h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Uvalde
Thu, Apr 23, 9:17 AM CDT
Return by in Brownsville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownsville
2026-04-23T03:00
Arrive Uvalde
Thu, Apr 23, 9:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:17 PM to 1:47 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
11:26 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
San Diego
TX

City in Duval County, Texas, United States

From Brownsville
167 mi
03h 08m
To Uvalde
166.6 mi
03h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

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

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 44, TX 359: Alice, San Diego

    1474 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto US Highway 281 Frontage Road

    719 ft · 27 sec · US Highway 281 Frontage Road

  16. 16

    Turn left

    31.9 mi · 36 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    56.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 83 North

    42.3 mi · 43 min · US Highway 83 North

  20. 20

    Continue on South 1st Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South 1st Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North US Highway 83

    46.8 mi · 53 min · North US Highway 83

  22. 22

    Continue on Crystal City Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Crystal City Highway

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Getty Street

    3021 ft · 41 sec · South Getty Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Getty Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
103 mi · 31%
North US Highway 83
46.8 mi · 14%
US Highway 83 North
42.3 mi · 13%
West King Avenue
28.5 mi · 9%
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 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.5 mi
268.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Diego
03h 08m from Brownsville
Leave By
11:26 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brownsville and Mostly Cloudy near Uvalde.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 333.6 miles (536.9 km) and usually takes 06h 16m 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?

San Diego is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167 miles from Brownsville and 166.6 miles from Uvalde.

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

The direct path is about 268.1 miles (431.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.5 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 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 $44.48 one way or $88.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownsville and Uvalde. Straight-line distance: 268.11 mi (431.48 km).

Brownsville

#1 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

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

#2 Uvalde

City in and the county seat of Uvalde County, Texas

Population15,977
Coordinates29.2096800, -99.7861700
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)
End: Uvalde (-99.78617, 29.20968)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 537 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.77 gal
44.57 L · about $44.48
Round trip
$88.96
23.54 gal · 89.14 L
Estimated CO2
104.6 kg one way
Round trip: 209.2 kg / 461 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $44.48 $88.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.05 $100.09
Premium $4.59 $54.04 $108.07
Diesel $3.99 $47.00 $94.00

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brownsville and Uvalde. The current time is 03:00:52.

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.