How far is Brownsville, TX from Weatherford, TX?

The driving distance from Brownsville, TX to Weatherford, TX is about 528.6 miles (850.7 km), with a travel time of about 10h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 474.2 miles (763.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
528.59 mi
10h 08m
Flight
474.16 mi
763.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
474.16 mi
Kilometers
763.08 km
Flight Time
00h 57m

Driving Distance

Road route
528.59 mi
Kilometers
850.68 km
Drive Time
10h 08m

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weatherford
Wed, May 6, 3:25 AM CDT
Return by in Brownsville
Wed, May 6, 1:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownsville
2026-05-05T17:16
Arrive Weatherford
Wed, May 6, 3:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
10h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:08 PM to 5:38 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
3:44 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
China Grove
TX

City in Texas, United States of America

From Brownsville
264.9 mi
05h 04m
To Weatherford
263.6 mi
05h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Brownsville Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
89°F
Tuesday
Using Cameron Park as the closest live forecast in the Cameron County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph SSE
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    70.3 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  17. 17

    Continue on McAllister Freeway

    14.9 mi · 18 min · McAllister Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane

    2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    100.6 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Key Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Key Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on North US Highway 281

    42.9 mi · 49 min · North US Highway 281

  23. 23

    Continue on South Rice Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Rice Street

  24. 24

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281

  25. 25

    Continue on South Walnut Street

    2995 ft · 43 sec · South Walnut Street

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 2nd Street

    2039 ft · 26 sec · North 2nd Street

  27. 27

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    18 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281

  28. 28

    Continue on East Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Morgan Mill Road

    27.3 mi · 30 min · Morgan Mill Road

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right

    96 m · 10 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto I-20 Service Road

    1105 ft · 30 sec · I-20 Service Road

  32. 32

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Fort Worth

    740 ft · 18 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    19 mi · 20 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right

    1467 ft · 42 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto West Interstate 20

    84 m · 6 sec · West Interstate 20

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on West Interstate 20

    2518 ft · 56 sec · West Interstate 20

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Bethel Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Bethel Road

  38. 38

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  39. 39

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square

    87 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  40. 40

    Exit the rotary onto North Main Street

    15 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
41 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 281 HOV Lane
103 mi · 20%
U.S. Highway 77
103 mi · 19%
Nueces Street
85.1 mi · 16%
North US Highway 281
80 mi · 15%
West King Avenue
69.3 mi · 13%
Morgan Mill Road
27.3 mi · 5%
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
10h 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.4 mi
474.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
China Grove
05h 04m from Brownsville
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brownsville and Mostly Cloudy near Weatherford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 528.6 miles (850.7 km) and usually takes 10h 08m 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?

China Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 264.9 miles from Brownsville and 263.6 miles from Weatherford.

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

The direct path is about 474.2 miles (763.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.4 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 $70.48 one way or $140.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 165.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near China Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around China Grove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Piazza Italia Park
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

Piazza Italia Park

San Antonio , TX
500 Columbus St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Rating 4.0/5 70 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City Hall San Antonio
Meeting point 9.1 mi away

City Hall San Antonio

San Antonio , TX
100 Military Plaza #4, San Antonio, TX 78205
Rating 3.5/5 25 reviews City Hall
Municipal Plaza
Nearby stop 9 mi away

Municipal Plaza

San Antonio , TX
114 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Rating 4.4/5 34 reviews Plaza

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to China Grove.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

13 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

68 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

113 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownsville and Weatherford. Straight-line distance: 474.16 mi (763.08 km).

Brownsville

#1 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

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

#2 Weatherford

City in and county east of Parker County, Texas, United States

Population34,698
Coordinates32.7593000, -97.7972500
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
Start: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)
End: Weatherford (-97.79725, 32.7593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 851 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.65 gal
70.61 L · about $70.48
Round trip
$140.96
37.3 gal · 141.22 L
Estimated CO2
165.7 kg one way
Round trip: 331.5 kg / 731 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $70.48 $140.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $79.30 $158.60
Premium $4.59 $85.62 $171.24
Diesel $3.99 $74.47 $148.94

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Brownsville and Weatherford. The current time is 17:16:44.

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.