How far is Beaumont, TX from Buda, TX?
The driving distance from Beaumont, TX to Buda, TX is about 260.1 miles (418.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.5 miles (359.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beaumont and Buda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaumont and Buda.
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Start on Calder Avenue
63 m · 13 sec · Calder Avenue
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Turn left onto North Pearl Street
901 ft · 17 sec · North Pearl Street
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Turn straight
1345 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Pine Street
1206 ft · 20 sec · Pine Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West: Houston
1104 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
83 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Continue on Katy Freeway
74.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
2832 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West, TX 45 Toll, TX 130 Toll: Austin, Waco, San Antonio
1989 ft · 36 sec · East State Highway 71
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Turn left onto State Highway 130
141 m · 11 sec · State Highway 130
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 45 Toll South, TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
1426 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
7.7 mi · 7 min · Pickle Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 45 Toll West: Buda
8.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 45 Southeast
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South: San Antonio
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
1.3 km · 53 sec · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2001: Niederwald
1452 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto South Interstate 35
1899 ft · 38 sec · South Interstate 35
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Turn right onto Cabelas Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Cabelas Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beaumont and Buda.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 West
Continue straight
83 mi · 01h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Beaumont and Mostly Sunny near Buda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beaumont to Buda?
The road trip is about 260.1 miles (418.6 km) and usually takes 04h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brazos Country is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.9 miles from Beaumont and 130.2 miles from Buda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.5 miles (359.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.24 one way or $70.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beaumont and Mostly Sunny near Buda.
Stop Ideas Near Brazos Country
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Katy Visitors Center
Sealy City Hall
Orchard Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brazos Country.
Prairie View, TX
Houston
Houston, TX
Bryan, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beaumont and Buda. Straight-line distance: 223.49 mi (359.67 km).
#1 Beaumont
The fourth most populous city in Jefferson County, Texas.
| Population | 115,473 |
| Coordinates | 30.0860500, -94.1018500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buda
City in Hays County, Texas, United States
| Population | 17,544 |
| Coordinates | 30.0852100, -97.8402800 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buda (-97.84028, 30.08521)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 419 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.84 | $35.24 | $70.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $39.91 | $79.81 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $43.36 | $86.71 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $53.02 | $106.05 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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