How far is Selma, TX from Brownsville, TX?
The driving distance from Selma, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 288.9 miles (464.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 259.2 miles (417.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 21m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 10m.
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.
City in Nueces County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Selma and Brownsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Selma and Brownsville.
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Start on North Evans Road
9 m · 7 sec · North Evans Road
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Turn left onto Interstate 35 North
1.4 km · 1 min · Interstate 35 North
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Take the ramp slight left
154 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway
8.9 mi · 11 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 Selma and Brownsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Selma 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 Selma to Brownsville?
The road trip is about 288.9 miles (464.9 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?
Robstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.8 miles from Selma and 144.1 miles from Brownsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 259.2 miles (417.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 6:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.51 one way or $77.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Selma and Mostly Sunny near Brownsville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Selma and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 259.2 mi (417.14 km).
#1 Selma
City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
| Population | 13,130 |
| Coordinates | 29.5843900, -98.3058500 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| 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: 465 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
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 | $38.51 | $77.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.33 | $86.66 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $46.78 | $93.56 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $40.69 | $81.38 |
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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