Origin
Pecos, TX
Morning in Pecos on Wednesday
Local time
7:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pecos, TX to Brownsville, TX
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Drive Time
10h 58m
Distance
641.1 mi
1,032 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$97
one way
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 48m
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6 AM
10h 58m
8 AM
11h 18m
10 AM
11h 5m
12 PM
11h 3m
3 PM
11h 6m
5 PM
11h 17m
8 PM
10h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pecos, TX
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Brownsville, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pecos, TX to Brownsville, TX covers 641.1 miles and takes about 10h 58m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor, Lucian Adams Freeway, U.S. Highway 77 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 292.5 miles on La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor. At current regular gas prices, budget about $96.87 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
320.5 miles from Pecos, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 14m into the drive .
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Drive Character
At 641.1 miles and 10h 58m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor and Lucian Adams Freeway.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor is the longest continuous segment at about 292.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 10h 58m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 344 miles in near I 10; US 87.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 641.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 344 miles (I 10; US 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 363.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 363.7 miles (North Pecos-La Trinidad): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
344 mi into trip
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~5h 37m in
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I 10; US 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
363.1 mi into trip
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~5h 58m in
Take the exit toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 569C
Toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
6
363.7 mi into trip
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~6h in
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North Pecos-La Trinidad
Keep slight right at fork onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
492.5 mi into trip
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~8h 12m in
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I 69E; US 77
Take the exit onto I 69E; US 77 toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville
7
639.9 mi into trip
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~10h 55m in
Take the exit toward 12th-14th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward 12th-14th Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Pecos, TX to Brownsville, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
363.1 mi in
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~5h 58m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor | 292.5 mi | 4h 38m |
| Lucian Adams Freeway | 125.1 mi | 2h 6m |
| U.S. Highway 77 | 105 mi | 1h 56m |
| South Cedar Street | 51.1 mi | 58m |
| I 69E | 31.3 mi | 33m |
| I 10 | 17.4 mi | 19m |
| North Expressway | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| McDermott Freeway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
— 292.5 mi, about 4h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pecos, TX and Brownsville, TX.
1
Start on East 6th Street
67 ft
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4 sec
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East 6th Street
2
Turn right onto US 285
51 mi
·
58 min
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South Cedar Street
3
Turn left onto Interstate 10 West
425 ft
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11 sec
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Interstate 10 West
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
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39 sec
Toward I 10 East: San Antonio
5
Merge onto I 10; US 67
292 mi
·
4 hr 38 min
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La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
17 mi
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19 min
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I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
1.7 mi
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2 min
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McDermott Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 569C
Toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.2 mi
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16 sec
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North Pecos-La Trinidad
10
Keep slight right at fork onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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North Pecos-La Trinidad
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Dolorosa Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Continue on West Market Street
0.4 mi
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42 sec
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West Market Street
13
Continue on East Market Street
0.4 mi
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40 sec
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East Market Street
14
Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Tower of the Americas Way
Use the right lane.
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 37 South, US 281 South
16
Merge onto I 37; US 281
1.4 mi
·
1 min
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William J Bordelon Freeway
17
Continue on I 37; US 281
125 mi
·
2 hr 6 min
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Lucian Adams Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit onto I 69E; US 77
31 mi
·
33 min
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I 69E; US 77
Toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto US 77
61 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
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U.S. Highway 77
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69E; US 77
44 mi
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46 min
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U.S. Highway 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 69E; US 77; US 83
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Expressway
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69E; US 77; US 83
9.0 mi
·
10 min
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North Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 1B
Toward 12th-14th Street
Use the slight right lane.
24
Turn straight onto South Expressway
331 ft
·
8 sec
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South Expressway
25
Turn right onto East 12th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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East 12th Street
Use the right lane.
26
Turn right onto US 77 Business
29 ft
·
0 sec
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East Washington Street
27
Arrive at destination
US 77 Business
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 320.5 miles from Pecos, TX, or about 5h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 292.5 miles.
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 141 miles or 2h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 320.5 miles or 5h 14m 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 320.5 miles or 5h 14m
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 9h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brownsville, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pecos, 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 Pecos, TX
Aim for roughly 321 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Brownsville, TX
Aim for roughly 321 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 141 miles from Pecos, 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.
The longest stretch is on La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor for about 292.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 320.5 mi from Pecos, TX · 5h 14m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
212 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
423 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 Corpus Christi, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
321 mi · about 5.5h in
A practical overnight split lands near San Antonio, TX after about 321 miles or 5.5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 141 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 320.5 miles from Pecos, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 292.5 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 321 miles or 5.5 hours on the road.
Arriving in Brownsville, TX
The final approach into Brownsville, 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 Brownsville, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Brownsville, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$96.87 one way
$193.74 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
224 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $106.03 | $212.07 |
| premium | $4.54 | $114.46 | $228.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $141.55 | $283.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$97
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$227–$337
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 224.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $67 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 192.3 | 2 | $67.32 | $30.77 |
| Efficient EV | 160.3 | 1 | $56.10 | $25.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 256.4 | 3 | $89.75 | $41.03 |
Gas CO2
224 kg
EV CO2
75 kg (67% 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
Brownsville, TX
Morning in Brownsville on Wednesday
Local time
7:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
8 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
10h 58m 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 Pecos, TX to Brownsville, TX covers 641.1 miles and takes about 10h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor, Lucian Adams Freeway, U.S. Highway 77. 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 321 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 320.5 miles from Pecos, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $96.87 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 641.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 344 miles (I 10; US 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 363.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 363.7 miles (North Pecos-La Trinidad): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Pecos, TX to Brownsville, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
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