How far is Brownsville, TX from Wichita Falls, TX?
The driving distance from Brownsville, TX to Wichita Falls, TX is about 609.5 miles (980.9 km), with a travel time of about 11h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 556.7 miles (896 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 41m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brownsville and Wichita Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownsville and Wichita Falls.
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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
70.3 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Continue on McAllister Freeway
14.9 mi · 18 min · McAllister Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane
2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane
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Merge slight right
100.6 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Key Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Key Avenue
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Continue on North US Highway 281
965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281
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Keep slight right to continue on North US Highway 281
42.9 mi · 49 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Rice Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Rice Street
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Continue on North US Highway 281
19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Walnut Street
2995 ft · 43 sec · South Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 2nd Street
2039 ft · 26 sec · North 2nd Street
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Continue on North US Highway 281
18 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on East Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Road
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Continue on Morgan Mill Road
39.9 mi · 44 min · Morgan Mill Road
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Continue on South Oak Avenue
2.9 mi · 3 min · South Oak Avenue
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Continue on North US Highway 281
14.9 mi · 17 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Benson Street
67.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · South Benson Street
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Continue on Henry S Grace Freeway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Henry S Grace Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Central East Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway
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Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
1 km · 48 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass
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Take the exit slight right toward 6th Street, MPEC
2269 ft · 56 sec
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Turn straight onto 6th Street
1320 ft · 33 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Scott Avenue
30 m · 2 sec · Scott Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Scott Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownsville and Wichita Falls.
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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wichita Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brownsville to Wichita Falls?
The road trip is about 609.5 miles (980.9 km) and usually takes 11h 41m 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?
Spring Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 305.5 miles from Brownsville and 304 miles from Wichita Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 556.7 miles (896 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.8 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 $81.29 one way or $162.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 191.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brownsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wichita Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Spring Branch
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spring Branch.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brownsville and Wichita Falls. Straight-line distance: 556.77 mi (896.03 km).
#1 Brownsville
The southernmost city in Texas.
| Population | 183,428 |
| Coordinates | 25.9017500, -97.4974800 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wichita Falls
The most populous city in Wichita County, Texas.
| Population | 105,405 |
| Coordinates | 33.9137100, -98.4933900 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wichita Falls (-98.49339, 33.91371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 981 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 36m |
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 | $81.29 | $162.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $91.46 | $182.92 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $98.75 | $197.50 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $85.89 | $171.78 |
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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