How far is Kingsville, TX from Brownsville, TX?

The driving distance from Kingsville, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.7 miles (183 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
119.5 mi
02h 16m
Flight
113.7 mi
182.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.7 mi
Kilometers
182.98 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.5 mi
Kilometers
192.32 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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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 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsville
Fri, Apr 17, 6:50 PM CDT
Return by in Kingsville
Fri, Apr 17, 9:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingsville
2026-04-17T16:34
Arrive Brownsville
Fri, Apr 17, 6:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingsville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Raymondville
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Kingsville
59.9 mi
01h 08m
To Brownsville
59.6 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 22 mph SE
Destination
Brownsville Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
88°F
Friday
Using Cameron Park as the closest live forecast in the Cameron County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 14th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South 14th Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto South Brahma Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Brahma Boulevard

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on South Brahma Boulevard

    127 m · 9 sec · South Brahma Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right

    2215 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1348 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min · U.S. Highway 77

  7. 7

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

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

  8. 8

    Continue on North Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on North Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · North Expressway

  10. 10

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

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Expressway

    101 m · 9 sec · South Expressway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 12th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East 12th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
104 mi · 87%
North Expressway
11.1 mi · 9%
South Brahma Boulevard
1.91 mi · 2%
South 14th Street
0.99 mi · 1%
East 12th Street
0.73 mi · 1%
12th-14th Street
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

U.S. Highway 77

Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77

60.2 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
113.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raymondville
01h 08m from Kingsville
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Kingsville 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 Kingsville to Brownsville?

The road trip is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km) and usually takes 02h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Raymondville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.9 miles from Kingsville and 59.6 miles from Brownsville.

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

The direct path is about 113.7 miles (183 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.95 one way or $31.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Raymondville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Raymondville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Raymondville.

BUS

Harlingen, Texas

33 mi away
215 E. Monroe Ave.
BUS

McAllen, Texas

55 mi away
1501 West US Hwy 83 Business
BUS

Brownsville, Texas

71 mi away
1134 E. St. Charles Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingsville and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 113.7 mi (182.98 km).

Kingsville

#1 Kingsville

City in Texas, United States

Population24,989
Coordinates27.5158700, -97.8561100
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Brownsville

#2 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

Population183,428
Coordinates25.9017500, -97.4974800
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Kingsville (-97.85611, 27.51587)
End: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.22 gal
15.96 L · about $15.95
Round trip
$31.89
8.44 gal · 31.92 L
Estimated CO2
37.5 kg one way
Round trip: 75 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $15.95 $31.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.94 $35.89
Premium $4.59 $19.37 $38.75
Diesel $3.99 $16.85 $33.70

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingsville and Brownsville. The current time is 16:34:27.

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.