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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 16m.
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 Duval County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
13.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 44, TX 359: Alice, San Diego
1474 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto US Highway 281 Frontage Road
719 ft · 27 sec · US Highway 281 Frontage Road
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Turn left
31.9 mi · 36 min
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
56.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 83 North
42.3 mi · 43 min · US Highway 83 North
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Continue on South 1st Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on North US Highway 83
46.8 mi · 53 min · North US Highway 83
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Continue on Crystal City Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Crystal City Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Getty Street
3021 ft · 41 sec · South Getty Street
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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.
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.
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).
#1 Brownsville
The southernmost city in Texas.
| Population | 183,428 |
| Coordinates | 25.9017500, -97.4974800 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Uvalde
City in and the county seat of Uvalde County, Texas
| Population | 15,977 |
| Coordinates | 29.2096800, -99.7861700 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
End: Uvalde (-99.78617, 29.20968)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 537 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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