How far is Uvalde, TX from Brownsville, TX?
The driving distance from Uvalde, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 333.3 miles (536.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 268.1 miles (431.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 30m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 15m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Duval County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Uvalde and Brownsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Uvalde and Brownsville.
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Start on North Getty Street
3021 ft · 43 sec · North Getty Street
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Turn right onto Crystal City Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Crystal City Highway
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Continue on South US Highway 83
46.8 mi · 53 min · South US Highway 83
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Continue on North 1st Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on South US Highway 83
42.3 mi · 44 min · South US Highway 83
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Turn left onto West State Highway 44
92.1 mi · 1 hr 42 min · West State Highway 44
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Turn right onto US Highway 281 Frontage Road
642 ft · 18 sec · US Highway 281 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1694 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 15 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 Uvalde and Brownsville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West State Highway 44
Turn left onto West State Highway 44
92.1 mi · 01h 42m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Uvalde 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 Uvalde to Brownsville?
The road trip is about 333.3 miles (536.4 km) and usually takes 06h 15m 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?
San Diego is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.9 miles from Uvalde and 166.4 miles from Brownsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 268.1 miles (431.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.2 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 $44.44 one way or $88.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Uvalde and Mostly Sunny near Brownsville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Uvalde and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 268.11 mi (431.48 km).
#1 Uvalde
City in and the county seat of Uvalde County, Texas
| Population | 15,977 |
| Coordinates | 29.2096800, -99.7861700 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| 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: 536 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 09m |
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 | $44.44 | $88.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $50.00 | $100.01 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $53.99 | $107.98 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $46.96 | $93.92 |
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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