How far is Weatherford, TX from Brownsville, TX?

The driving distance from Weatherford, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 531.1 miles (854.8 km), with a travel time of about 09h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 474.2 miles (763.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 43m 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
531.12 mi
09h 51m
Flight
474.16 mi
763.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
474.16 mi
Kilometers
763.08 km
Flight Time
00h 57m

Driving Distance

Road route
531.12 mi
Kilometers
854.76 km
Drive Time
09h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsville
Wed, May 6, 1:49 AM CDT
Return by in Weatherford
Wed, May 6, 11:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weatherford
2026-05-05T15:58
Arrive Brownsville
Wed, May 6, 1:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:52 PM to 5:22 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
4:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Weatherford
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
Elmendorf
TX

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

From Weatherford
266.1 mi
04h 55m
To Brownsville
265 mi
04h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
Brownsville Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
89°F
Tuesday
Using Cameron Park as the closest live forecast in the Cameron County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Weatherford and Brownsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    67 m · 11 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Main Street

    83 m · 7 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square

    84 m · 10 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Bethel Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Bethel Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Interstate 20

    2802 ft · 56 sec · West Interstate 20

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Abilene

    919 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    19 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 281: Stephenville, Mineral Wells

    816 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto I-20 Service Road

    1401 ft · 42 sec · I-20 Service Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South US Highway 281

    27.4 mi · 31 min · South US Highway 281

  12. 12

    Continue on East Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    18 mi · 20 min · South US Highway 281

  14. 14

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    2039 ft · 29 sec · North 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Walnut Street

    2995 ft · 39 sec · North Walnut Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North US Highway 281

    19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281

  17. 17

    Continue on North Rice Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Rice Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    43.1 mi · 49 min · South US Highway 281

  19. 19

    Continue on North Key Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Key Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South US Highway 281

    20 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 281

  21. 21

    Continue on North Water Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · North Water Street

  22. 22

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    46 mi · 54 min · South US Highway 281

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    26.6 mi · 32 min · South US Highway 281

  25. 25

    Turn straight

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane

    2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane

  27. 27

    Merge slight right

    14.8 mi · 18 min

  28. 28

    Continue on William J Bordelon Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · William J Bordelon Freeway

  29. 29

    Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway

    125.1 mi · 2 hr 7 min · Lucian Adams Freeway

  30. 30

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

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  31. 31

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

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

  32. 32

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

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

  33. 33

    Continue on North Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Expressway

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on North Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · North Expressway

  35. 35

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

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto South Expressway

    101 m · 9 sec · South Expressway

  37. 37

    Turn right onto East 12th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East 12th Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Weatherford 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
39 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South US Highway 281
181 mi · 34%
Lucian Adams Freeway
125 mi · 24%
U.S. Highway 77
105 mi · 20%
I 69E
31.3 mi · 6%
I 20 West
19.2 mi · 4%
North US Highway 281
19 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Lucian Adams Freeway

Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway

125 mi · 02h 07m

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
09h 51m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.9 mi
474.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmendorf
04h 55m from Weatherford
Leave By
4:16 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Weatherford and Partly Sunny near Brownsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Weatherford to Brownsville?

The road trip is about 531.1 miles (854.8 km) and usually takes 09h 51m 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?

Elmendorf is a useful midpoint, sitting about 266.1 miles from Weatherford and 265 miles from Brownsville.

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

The direct path is about 474.2 miles (763.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.9 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 $70.82 one way or $141.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 166.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elmendorf

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Elmendorf and the surrounding midpoint area.
Piazza Italia Park
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Piazza Italia Park

San Antonio , TX
500 Columbus St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Rating 4.0/5 70 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Olmos Park City Hall
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

Olmos Park City Hall

San Antonio , TX
120 W El Prado Dr, San Antonio, TX 78212
Rating 1.5/5 107 reviews City government office
Municipal Plaza
Nearby stop 10.2 mi away

Municipal Plaza

San Antonio , TX
114 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Rating 4.4/5 34 reviews Plaza

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elmendorf.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

23 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

79 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weatherford and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 474.16 mi (763.08 km).

Weatherford

#1 Weatherford

City in and county east of Parker County, Texas, United States

Population34,698
Coordinates32.7593000, -97.7972500
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
Brownsville

#2 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

Population183,428
Coordinates25.9017500, -97.4974800
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Weatherford (-97.79725, 32.7593)
End: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 855 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.74 gal
70.95 L · about $70.82
Round trip
$141.64
37.48 gal · 141.9 L
Estimated CO2
166.5 kg one way
Round trip: 333.1 kg / 734 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $70.82 $141.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $79.68 $159.36
Premium $4.59 $86.04 $172.07
Diesel $3.99 $74.83 $149.66

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Weatherford and Brownsville. The current time is 15:58:01.

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.