How far is Pflugerville, TX from Brownsville, TX?

The driving distance from Pflugerville, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 343.8 miles (553.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 313.6 miles (504.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
343.79 mi
06h 28m
Flight
313.61 mi
504.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
313.61 mi
Kilometers
504.7 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
343.79 mi
Kilometers
553.27 km
Drive Time
06h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:55 AM CDT
Return by in Pflugerville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pflugerville
2026-04-23T01:27
Arrive Brownsville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:29 PM to 1:59 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
11:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pflugerville
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
Sinton
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Pflugerville
172.3 mi
03h 14m
To Brownsville
171.4 mi
03h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
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 Pflugerville and Brownsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Railroad Avenue

    11 m · 5 sec · South Railroad Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Pecan Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Pecan Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward TX 45 Toll South, TX 130 Toll South

    1.2 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1273 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    1493 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    36.8 mi · 34 min · Pickle Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart

    1219 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    2699 ft · 35 sec · United States Highway 183

  9. 9

    Continue on North Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · North Colorado Street

  10. 10

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  11. 11

    Continue on North Magnolia Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · North Magnolia Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    51.2 mi · 57 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Farm-to-Market Road 792

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Farm-to-Market Road 792

  14. 14

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Sunset Strip Drive

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on South US Highway 181

    40.2 mi · 46 min · South US Highway 181

  17. 17

    Continue on North 8th Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · North 8th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 181 South

    16.1 mi · 18 min · US Highway 181 South

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1648 ft · 45 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US Route 181

    65 m · 6 sec · US Route 181

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto US Highway 181

    1.1 km · 1 min · US Highway 181

  22. 22

    Take the ramp right

    1926 ft · 47 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    11.9 mi · 14 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit straight toward I 37, US 77, I 69E

    538 ft · 13 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight right

    2.5 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  28. 28

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

    61.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · U.S. Highway 77

  29. 29

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

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

  30. 30

    Continue on North Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Expressway

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on North Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · North Expressway

  32. 32

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

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto South Expressway

    101 m · 9 sec · South Expressway

  34. 34

    Turn right onto East 12th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East 12th Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pflugerville 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
36 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
105 mi · 31%
North Magnolia Avenue
55.4 mi · 16%
South US Highway 181
40.2 mi · 12%
Pickle Parkway
36.8 mi · 11%
I 69E
31.3 mi · 9%
US Highway 181 South
16.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Highway 77

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

61.3 mi · 01h 10m

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 28m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
313.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sinton
03h 14m from Pflugerville
Leave By
11:02 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Pflugerville 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 Pflugerville to Brownsville?

The road trip is about 343.8 miles (553.3 km) and usually takes 06h 28m 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?

Sinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.3 miles from Pflugerville and 171.4 miles from Brownsville.

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

The direct path is about 313.6 miles (504.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 $45.84 one way or $91.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pflugerville and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 313.61 mi (504.7 km).

Pflugerville

#1 Pflugerville

The most populous city in Travis County, Texas.

Population66,826
Coordinates30.4393700, -97.6200000
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Brownsville

#2 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

Population183,428
Coordinates25.9017500, -97.4974800
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Pflugerville (-97.62, 30.43937)
End: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 553 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.13 gal
45.92 L · about $45.84
Round trip
$91.68
24.26 gal · 91.84 L
Estimated CO2
107.8 kg one way
Round trip: 215.6 kg / 475 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $45.84 $91.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.58 $103.15
Premium $4.59 $55.69 $111.38
Diesel $3.99 $48.44 $96.87

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pflugerville and Brownsville. The current time is 01:27:21.

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.