Origin
Brownsville, TX
Night in Brownsville on Wednesday
Local time
10:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brownsville, TX to Buda, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 20m
Distance
334.4 mi
538 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 8m
★
6 AM
6h 21m
8 AM
6h 46m
10 AM
6h 29m
12 PM
6h 27m
3 PM
6h 31m
5 PM
6h 44m
8 PM
6h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brownsville, TX
Eddie O.
Buda, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brownsville, TX to Buda, TX covers 334.4 miles and takes about 6h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 7th Street, North Frontage Road, I 69E North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
167.2 miles from Brownsville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 20m drive with frequent turns across 334.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 7th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 20m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brownsville, TX to Buda, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 7th Street | — | — |
| North Frontage Road | — | — |
| I 69E North | — | — |
| North Expressway | — | — |
| Highway 77 | — | — |
| FM 772 | — | — |
| South 6th Street | — | — |
| West King Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East 7th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownsville, TX and Buda, TX.
1
Start on East Washington Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Washington Street
2
Turn right onto East 7th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East 7th Street
3
Turn left onto North Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Frontage Road
4
Take the ramp slight left toward I 69E North, US 77 North, US 83 North
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 69E North, US 77 North, US 83 North
5
Merge slight left onto North Expressway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
North Expressway
6
Continue on U.S. Highway 77
102 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
7
Keep slight right
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
8
Keep slight right
0.7 mi
·
1 min
9
Turn left onto FM 772
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
FM 772
10
Turn straight onto South 6th Street
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
South 6th Street
11
Turn left onto West King Avenue
14 mi
·
17 min
·
West King Avenue
12
Take the ramp right
0.6 mi
·
1 min
13
Merge slight left
54 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
14
Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street
15 mi
·
18 min
·
Nueces Street
15
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
16
Take the exit straight
61 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 410, TX 130, US 281 South
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 410, TX 130, US 281 South
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 410 North, TX 130 North
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 410 North, TX 130 North
19
Merge slight left onto Connally Loop
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Connally Loop
20
Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
21
Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
22
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
23
Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Interstate Highway 35
24
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
31 mi
·
33 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
25
Take the exit slight right toward FM 2001: Niederwald, Buda
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
FM 2001: Niederwald, Buda
26
Turn straight onto South Interstate 35
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Interstate 35
27
Turn left
325 ft
·
9 sec
28
Continue on Cabelas Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cabelas Drive
29
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
30
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 167.2 miles from Brownsville, TX, or about 3h 10m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 74 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 167.2 miles or 3h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buda, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Brownsville, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brownsville, TX
This is one driving day of about 334.4 miles and 6h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 miles from Brownsville, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 167.2 mi from Brownsville, TX · 3h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
167 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 74 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 167.2 miles from Brownsville, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Buda, TX
The final approach into Buda, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Buda, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.53 one way
$101.06 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
117 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $55.31 | $110.62 |
| premium | $4.54 | $59.70 | $119.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $73.83 | $147.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 117 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 100.3 | 1 | $35.11 | $16.05 |
| Efficient EV | 83.6 | 0 | $29.26 | $13.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 133.8 | 1 | $46.82 | $21.40 |
Gas CO2
117 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Buda, TX
Night in Buda on Wednesday
Local time
10:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 20m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brownsville, TX to Buda, TX covers 334.4 miles and takes about 6h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 7th Street, North Frontage Road, I 69E North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 167.2 miles from Brownsville, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 20m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brownsville, TX to Buda, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brownsville, TX to Buda, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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