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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
326.92 mi
06h 09m
Flight
267.54 mi
430.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
267.54 mi
Kilometers
430.57 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
326.92 mi
Kilometers
526.12 km
Drive Time
06h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsville
Fri, Apr 24, 5:10 AM CDT
Return by in Eagle Pass
Fri, Apr 24, 11:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagle Pass
2026-04-23T23:01
Arrive Brownsville
Fri, Apr 24, 5:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:09 PM to 1:39 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
11:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eagle Pass
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
San Diego
TX

City in Duval County, Texas, United States

From Eagle Pass
163.6 mi
03h 04m
To Brownsville
163.3 mi
03h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Eagle Pass Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
88°F
Thursday
Using Las Quintas Fronterizas as the closest live forecast in the Maverick County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
Brownsville Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
88°F
Thursday
Using Cameron Park as the closest live forecast in the Cameron County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Ceylon Street

    65 m · 11 sec · North Ceylon Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    41 mi · 47 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    1156 ft · 14 sec · South 5th Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Loop 225

    1651 ft · 22 sec · Loop 225

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South US Highway 83

    42.3 mi · 44 min · South US Highway 83

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West State Highway 44

    92.1 mi · 1 hr 42 min · West State Highway 44

  9. 9

    Turn right onto US Highway 281 Frontage Road

    642 ft · 18 sec · US Highway 281 Frontage Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    2059 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    14.6 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South 6th Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · South 6th Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    2751 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on U.S. Highway 77

    58.6 mi · 1 hr 7 min · U.S. Highway 77

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77

    43.7 mi · 47 min · U.S. Highway 77

  18. 18

    Continue on North Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on North Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · North Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward 12th-14th Street

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto South Expressway

    101 m · 9 sec · South Expressway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East 12th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East 12th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

  24. 24

    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.

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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
102 mi · 31%
West State Highway 44
92.1 mi · 28%
East Main Street
43.3 mi · 13%
South US Highway 83
42.3 mi · 13%
US Highway 281 Frontage Road
14.5 mi · 4%
North Expressway
11.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
06h 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.3 mi
267.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Diego
03h 04m from Eagle Pass
Leave By
11:42 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

Eagle Pass

#1 Eagle Pass

City in Maverick County, Texas, United States

Population29,515
Coordinates28.7091400, -100.4995200
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Brownsville

#2 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

Population183,428
Coordinates25.9017500, -97.4974800
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagle Pass (-100.49952, 28.70914)
End: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 526 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
11.54 gal
43.67 L · about $43.61
Round trip
$87.22
23.08 gal · 87.34 L
Estimated CO2
102.6 kg one way
Round trip: 205.1 kg / 452 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Eagle Pass and Brownsville. The current time is 23:01:10.

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.