How far is Pearsall, TX from Brownsville, TX?
The driving distance from Pearsall, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 284.1 miles (457.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.7 miles (368 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 36m 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 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pearsall and Brownsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pearsall and Brownsville.
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Start on North Oak Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Oak Street
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Continue on Spur 581
2.3 mi · 3 min · Spur 581
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Turn right onto County Road 4201
546 ft · 20 sec · County Road 4201
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Turn left onto Interstate 35 South
858 ft · 24 sec · Interstate 35 South
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Take the ramp slight left
876 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
27.8 mi · 28 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 Business South: Cotulla
1325 ft · 32 sec
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Turn slight left onto North Interstate 35
149 m · 9 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Tilden Street
886 ft · 22 sec · Tilden Street
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Continue on State Highway 97
1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 97
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Turn right onto FM 624
82.1 mi · 1 hr 29 min · FM 624
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Take the ramp right
2883 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
32.9 mi · 35 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 Pearsall and Brownsville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
FM 624
Turn right onto FM 624
82.1 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Pearsall and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brownsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pearsall to Brownsville?
The road trip is about 284.1 miles (457.2 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?
Alice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.3 miles from Pearsall and 141.8 miles from Brownsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.7 miles (368 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.4 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 6:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.90 one way or $75.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Pearsall and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brownsville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pearsall and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 228.67 mi (368.01 km).
#1 Pearsall
City in Texas
| Population | 10,620 |
| Coordinates | 28.8921900, -99.0950300 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| 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: 457 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
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 | $37.90 | $75.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.65 | $85.30 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $46.05 | $92.10 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $40.05 | $80.10 |
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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