How far is Pecos, TX from Brownsville, TX?
The driving distance from Pecos, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 641.1 miles (1031.7 km), with a travel time of about 10h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 526.7 miles (847.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 56m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 58m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pecos and Brownsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pecos and Brownsville.
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Start on East 6th Street
20 m · 5 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto South Cedar Street
51.1 mi · 58 min · South Cedar Street
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Turn left onto Interstate 10 West
130 m · 12 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East: San Antonio
1597 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
292.5 mi · 4 hr 38 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
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Keep slight right
17.4 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
2505 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad
2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
2725 ft · 1 min · Dolorosa Street
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Continue on West Market Street
1893 ft · 42 sec · West Market Street
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Continue on East Market Street
2143 ft · 41 sec · East Market Street
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Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way
957 ft · 21 sec · Tower of the Americas Way
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 South, US 281 South
1374 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · William J Bordelon Freeway
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Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway
125.1 mi · 2 hr 7 min · Lucian Adams Freeway
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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 Pecos and Brownsville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
Merge slight left onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
292 mi · 04h 38m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pecos 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 Pecos to Brownsville?
The road trip is about 641.1 miles (1031.7 km) and usually takes 10h 58m 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?
Comfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 320.8 miles from Pecos and 320.3 miles from Brownsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 526.7 miles (847.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 114.4 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 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 $85.48 one way or $170.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 201 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pecos and Mostly Sunny near Brownsville.
Stop Ideas Near Comfort
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Comfort.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pecos and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 526.72 mi (847.68 km).
#1 Pecos
City in Texas
| Population | 10,488 |
| Coordinates | 31.4229100, -103.4932300 |
| Altitude | 787 |
| 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: 1032 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 59m |
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 | $85.48 | $170.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $96.18 | $192.36 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $103.85 | $207.70 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $90.32 | $180.64 |
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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