Origin
Brownsville, TX
Afternoon in Brownsville on Monday
Local time
12:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brownsville, TX to Pecos, TX
Drive Time
11h 14m
Distance
638.4 mi
1,027 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$98
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
11h 4m
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6 AM
11h 14m
8 AM
11h 35m
10 AM
11h 21m
12 PM
11h 19m
3 PM
11h 22m
5 PM
11h 34m
8 PM
11h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brownsville, TX
Eddie O.
Pecos, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Brownsville, TX to Pecos, TX covers 638.4 miles and takes about 11h 14m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on East 7th Street, North Frontage Road, I 69E North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $97.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
319.2 miles from Brownsville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 638.4 miles and 11h 14m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are East 7th Street and North Frontage Road.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 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?
At 11h 14m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 11h 14m, 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 Pecos, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 7th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Frontage Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 69E North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 77 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FM 772 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 6th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West King Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East 7th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownsville, TX and Pecos, TX.
1
Start on East Washington Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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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
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North Frontage Road
4
Take the ramp slight left toward I 69E North, US 77 North, US 83 North
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
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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
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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
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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
68 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome
18
Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East César E. Chávez Boulevard
19
Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West, I 35 North
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 10 West, I 35 North
20
Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway
92 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Pan Am Expressway
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
22
Keep slight left to continue on McDermott Freeway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
McDermott Freeway
23
Keep slight right
297 mi
·
4 hr 43 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward US 285: Pecos, Sanderson
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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US 285: Pecos, Sanderson
25
Continue on Interstate 10 West
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Interstate 10 West
26
Take the ramp slight right
223 ft
·
6 sec
27
Merge slight left onto North US Highway 285
51 mi
·
57 min
·
North US Highway 285
28
Turn left onto East 6th Street
66 ft
·
3 sec
·
East 6th Street
29
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 319.2 miles from Brownsville, TX, or about 5h 37m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 140 miles or 2h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 319.2 miles or 5h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 319.2 miles or 5h 37m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 10h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pecos, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brownsville, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brownsville, TX
Aim for roughly 319 miles and 5.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Pecos, TX
Aim for roughly 319 miles and 5.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 140 miles from Brownsville, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 319.2 mi from Brownsville, TX · 5h 37m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
211 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
421 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Kerrville, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
319 mi · about 5.6h in
A practical overnight split lands near Kerrville, TX after about 319 miles or 5.6 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 140 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 319.2 miles from Brownsville, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 319 miles or 5.6 hours on the road.
Final-third reset
Rest stopPlan one more short stretch-and-water break in the final third of the drive so the last arrival window feels easier.
Arriving in Pecos, TX
The final approach into Pecos, 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 Pecos, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Pecos, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$97.52 one way
$195.04 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
223 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $106.87 | $213.74 |
| premium | $4.59 | $115.39 | $230.78 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $141.83 | $283.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$98
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$228–$338
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 223.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $67 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 191.5 | 2 | $67.03 | $30.64 |
| Efficient EV | 159.6 | 1 | $55.86 | $25.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 255.4 | 3 | $89.38 | $40.86 |
Gas CO2
223 kg
EV CO2
75 kg (66% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Pecos, TX
Afternoon in Pecos on Monday
Local time
12:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
29 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
11h 14m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 Pecos, TX covers 638.4 miles and takes about 11h 14m 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.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 319 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 319.2 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 $97.52 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 3 meaningful breaks 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 11h 14m, 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 Pecos, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brownsville, TX to Pecos, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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