How far is Austin, TX from Brookshire, TX?

The driving distance from Austin, TX to Brookshire, TX is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
126.25 mi
02h 17m
Flight
112.23 mi
180.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.23 mi
Kilometers
180.62 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.25 mi
Kilometers
203.18 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookshire
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM CDT
Return by in Austin
Thu, Apr 23, 7:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-04-23T02:35
Arrive Brookshire
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Austin
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
La Grange
TX

Town in Fayette County, Tennessee, United States

From Austin
63.1 mi
01h 08m
To Brookshire
63.2 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Brookshire.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Brookshire.

  1. 1

    Start on East 5th Street

    1836 ft · 52 sec · East 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Red River Street

    711 ft · 20 sec · Red River Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    3 mi · 5 min · East 7th Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Airport Boulevard

    1279 ft · 20 sec · Airport Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    705 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Bergstrom Expressway

    1.3 km · 47 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Bastrop Highway

    2119 ft · 26 sec · Bastrop Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    2541 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2388 ft · 29 sec · East State Highway 71

  13. 13

    Continue on Texas State Highway 71

    114.7 mi · 2 hr · Texas State Highway 71

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 359: Brookshire, Fulshear

    655 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto I 10 Frontage Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · I 10 Frontage Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Waller Avenue

    2708 ft · 48 sec · Waller Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Waller Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Brookshire.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Texas State Highway 71
115 mi · 91%
East 7th Street
3.03 mi · 2%
East State Highway 71
2.67 mi · 2%
Bastrop Freeway
1.89 mi · 1%
Bergstrom Expressway
0.79 mi · 1%
I 10 Frontage Road
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Texas State Highway 71

Continue on Texas State Highway 71

115 mi · 02h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
112.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Grange
01h 08m from Austin
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Austin and Partly Sunny near Brookshire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Austin to Brookshire?

The road trip is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km) and usually takes 02h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

La Grange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Austin and 63.2 miles from Brookshire.

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

The direct path is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.82 one way or $33.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Austin and Partly Sunny near Brookshire.

Stop Ideas Near La Grange

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around La Grange, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Grange.

BUS

Prairie View, TX

87 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Taylor

90 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Austin

94 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
BUS

Bryan, TX

98 mi away
301 East 26th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Brookshire. Straight-line distance: 112.23 mi (180.62 km).

Austin

#1 Austin

The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area.

Population995,484
Coordinates30.2671500, -97.7430600
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Brookshire

#2 Brookshire

City in Waller County, Texas, United States

Population6,095
Coordinates29.7860600, -95.9510700
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Austin (-97.74306, 30.26715)
End: Brookshire (-95.95107, 29.78606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.45 gal
16.86 L · about $16.82
Round trip
$33.63
8.9 gal · 33.72 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 79.1 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $16.82 $33.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.92 $37.84
Premium $4.59 $20.43 $40.86
Diesel $3.99 $17.77 $35.54

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Austin and Brookshire. The current time is 02:35:48.

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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.