How far is Kyle, TX from Brownsville, TX?
The driving distance from Kyle, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 329.6 miles (530.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 283.3 miles (456 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 55m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kyle and Brownsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kyle and Brownsville.
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Start on North Burleson Street
34 m · 10 sec · North Burleson Street
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Turn left onto West Center Street
1024 ft · 40 sec · West Center Street
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Turn left onto North Old Highway 81
2385 ft · 1 min · North Old Highway 81
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Martinez Loop
35 m · 7 sec · Martinez Loop
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Turn right onto South Interstate 35
60 m · 4 sec · South Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
26.1 mi · 28 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Connally Loop
11 mi · 12 min · Connally Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward I 37, US 281 North: San Antonio, Corpus Christi
1184 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 37 South: Corpus Christi
2457 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
118.7 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville
31.3 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77
61.3 mi · 1 hr 9 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 Kyle and Brownsville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 37 South
Merge slight left
119 mi · 01h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kyle 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 Kyle to Brownsville?
The road trip is about 329.6 miles (530.5 km) and usually takes 05h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mathis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.2 miles from Kyle and 164.5 miles from Brownsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 283.3 miles (456 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.95 one way or $87.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kyle and Mostly Sunny near Brownsville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kyle and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 283.36 mi (456.02 km).
#1 Kyle
A city in Hays County, Texas.
| Population | 51,558 |
| Coordinates | 29.9891100, -97.8772300 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| 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: 531 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 06m |
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 | $43.95 | $87.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.45 | $98.90 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $53.39 | $106.79 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $46.44 | $92.88 |
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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