How far is Beaumont, TX from Brownwood, TX?

The driving distance from Beaumont, TX to Brownwood, TX is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22 miles (35.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.28 mi
00h 26m
Flight
22.01 mi
35.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.01 mi
Kilometers
35.42 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.28 mi
Kilometers
39.07 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownwood
Sun, May 24, 1:33 PM CDT
Return by in Beaumont
Sun, May 24, 2:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beaumont
2026-05-24T13:06
Arrive Brownwood
Sun, May 24, 1:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Beaumont
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Vidor
TX

City

From Beaumont
12.1 mi
00h 13m
To Brownwood
12.2 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beaumont and Brownwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beaumont and Brownwood.

  1. 1

    Start on Calder Avenue

    63 m · 13 sec · Calder Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Pearl Street

    901 ft · 17 sec · North Pearl Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    1345 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward I 10 East: Lake Charles

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lake Charles

    22.5 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90 Business: Simmons Drive

    935 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Lutcher Drive

    2232 ft · 46 sec · East Lutcher Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    1343 ft · 1 min · 4th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Hickory Avenue

    621 ft · 27 sec · West Hickory Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Hickory Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beaumont and Brownwood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lake Charles
22.5 mi · 93%
East Lutcher Drive
0.42 mi · 2%
I 10 East
0.33 mi · 1%
4th Street
0.25 mi · 1%
US 90 Business
0.18 mi · 1%
North Pearl Street
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lake Charles

Merge slight left onto Lake Charles

22.5 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
22 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vidor
00h 13m from Beaumont
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Beaumont and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brownwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beaumont to Brownwood?

The road trip is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vidor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Beaumont and 12.2 miles from Brownwood.

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

The direct path is about 22 miles (35.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.25 one way or $6.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Beaumont and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brownwood.

Stop Ideas Near Vidor

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 Vidor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Silver Fox
Food stop 8.6 mi away

Silver Fox

Bridge City , TX
2095 Texas Ave, Bridge City, TX 77611
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Bar,Karaoke bar,Live music bar,Restaurant
Central Park
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

Central Park

Beaumont , TX
640 S 4th St, Beaumont, TX 77701
Rating 4.2/5 289 reviews City park,Park,Tourist attraction
City of Beaumont, TX
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

City of Beaumont, TX

Beaumont , TX
801 Main St, Beaumont, TX 77701
Rating 3.1/5 34 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office,Civic center
Julie Rogers Theater
Nearby stop 10.9 mi away

Julie Rogers Theater

Beaumont , TX
Julie Rogers Theatre for the Performing Arts, 765 Pearl St, Beaumont, TX 77701
Rating 4.7/5 365 reviews Event venue,Performing arts theater

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Beaumont

12 mi away
2555 W. Cedar Street
RAIL

Lake Charles

78 mi away
100 Ryan Street
BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

119 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beaumont and Brownwood. Straight-line distance: 22.01 mi (35.42 km).

Beaumont

#1 Beaumont

The fourth most populous city in Jefferson County, Texas.

Population115,473
Coordinates30.0860500, -94.1018500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
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#2 Brownwood

Brownwood is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.1143800, -93.7351700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Beaumont (-94.10185, 30.08605)
End: Brownwood (-93.73517, 30.11438)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.24 L · about $3.25
Round trip
$6.50
1.72 gal · 6.48 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.25 $6.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.66 $7.31
Premium $4.59 $3.95 $7.90
Diesel $3.99 $3.43 $6.87

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Beaumont and Brownwood. The current time is 13:06:41.

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.