How far is Eagle Pass, TX from Brownsville, TX?
The driving distance from Eagle Pass, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 326.9 miles (526.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 267.6 miles (430.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 18m 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 06h 09m.
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 Eagle Pass and Brownsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle Pass and Brownsville.
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Start on North Ceylon Street
65 m · 11 sec · North Ceylon Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue straight
41 mi · 47 min
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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 Eagle Pass 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Eagle Pass 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 Eagle Pass to Brownsville?
The road trip is about 326.9 miles (526.1 km) and usually takes 06h 09m 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 163.6 miles from Eagle Pass and 163.3 miles from Brownsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 267.6 miles (430.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.3 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 $43.61 one way or $87.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Eagle Pass and Mostly Sunny near Brownsville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagle Pass and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 267.54 mi (430.57 km).
#1 Eagle Pass
City in Maverick County, Texas, United States
| Population | 29,515 |
| Coordinates | 28.7091400, -100.4995200 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| 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: 526 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 04m |
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 | $43.61 | $87.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.07 | $98.14 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $52.98 | $105.96 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $46.08 | $92.16 |
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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