How far is Del Rio, TX from Brownsville, TX?
The driving distance from Del Rio, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 381.5 miles (614 km), with a travel time of about 07h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 317 miles (510.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 28m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 14m.
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.
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 Del Rio and Brownsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Del Rio and Brownsville.
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Start on Spur 297
1189 ft · 28 sec · Spur 297
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Turn right onto East Gibbs Street
1.1 km · 49 sec · East Gibbs Street
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Turn right onto North Bedell Avenue
589 ft · 10 sec · North Bedell Avenue
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Continue on Doctor Fermin Calderon Boulevard
52.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Doctor Fermin Calderon Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Veterans Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · North Veterans Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Main Street
41.9 mi · 48 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
1156 ft · 14 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn slight left onto Loop 225
1651 ft · 22 sec · Loop 225
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South US Highway 83
42.3 mi · 44 min · South US Highway 83
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Turn left onto West State Highway 44
92.1 mi · 1 hr 42 min · West State Highway 44
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Turn right onto US Highway 281 Frontage Road
642 ft · 18 sec · US Highway 281 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1694 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right
2059 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
14.6 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto South 6th Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · South 6th Street
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Turn slight right
2751 ft · 1 min
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Continue on U.S. Highway 77
58.6 mi · 1 hr 7 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77
43.7 mi · 47 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Continue on North Expressway
2.1 mi · 2 min · North Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Expressway
9 mi · 10 min · North Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 12th-14th Street
1730 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto South Expressway
101 m · 9 sec · South Expressway
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Turn right onto East 12th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East 12th Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Del Rio and Brownsville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West State Highway 44
Turn left onto West State Highway 44
92.1 mi · 01h 42m
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 Del Rio and Mostly Sunny near Brownsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Del Rio to Brownsville?
The road trip is about 381.5 miles (614 km) and usually takes 07h 14m 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?
Freer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 190.9 miles from Del Rio and 190.6 miles from Brownsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 317 miles (510.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.5 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 $50.87 one way or $101.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Del Rio and Mostly Sunny near Brownsville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Del Rio and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 316.94 mi (510.07 km).
#1 Del Rio
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 35,722 |
| Coordinates | 29.3627300, -100.8967600 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brownsville
The southernmost city in Texas.
| Population | 183,428 |
| Coordinates | 25.9017500, -97.4974800 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 614 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 45m |
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 | $50.87 | $101.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $57.23 | $114.46 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $61.79 | $123.59 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $53.75 | $107.49 |
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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