How far is Brenham, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Brenham, TX to El Paso, TX is about 664.4 miles (1069.3 km), with a travel time of about 10h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 607.6 miles (977.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brenham and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brenham and El Paso.
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Start on East Alamo Street
49 m · 9 sec · East Alamo Street
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Turn left onto South Baylor Street
70 m · 16 sec · South Baylor Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 290 West
45 mi · 51 min · US Highway 290 West
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Take the exit slight right
1256 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 21
12.6 mi · 15 min · State Highway 21
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Turn left onto State Highway 95
1748 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 95
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Turn right onto State Highway 71 East
125 m · 11 sec · State Highway 71 East
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 21 West, TX 71 West
2021 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 71 East
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 71 East
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
17.1 mi · 19 min
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Continue on Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71
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Continue on East Ben White Boulevard
7.4 mi · 8 min · East Ben White Boulevard
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Keep slight left
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Continue on West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
136 m · 6 sec · West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
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Continue on West US 290 Frontage Rd
1525 ft · 24 sec · West US 290 Frontage Rd
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Turn straight onto West US 290 Bypass Lanes
2551 ft · 33 sec · West US 290 Bypass Lanes
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Continue on West US Highway 290
115 m · 5 sec · West US Highway 290
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Continue on West US Highway 290
30.4 mi · 37 min · West US Highway 290
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Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281
5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 290
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Continue on East Main Street
3.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 290
39 mi · 43 min · West US Highway 290
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Take the exit straight toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton
2748 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
457.8 mi · 7 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
851 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue
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Turn left onto North Mesa Street
1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brenham and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
458 mi · 07h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brenham and Sunny near El Paso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brenham to El Paso?
The road trip is about 664.4 miles (1069.3 km) and usually takes 10h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ozona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 331.9 miles from Brenham and 332.6 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 607.6 miles (977.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.8 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $88.62 one way or $177.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 208.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brenham and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brenham and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brenham and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 607.55 mi (977.76 km).
#1 Brenham
City in Texas
| Population | 17,736 |
| Coordinates | 30.1668800, -96.3977400 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 El Paso
The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.
| Population | 681,534 |
| Coordinates | 31.7587200, -106.4869300 |
| Altitude | 1133 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1069 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 17m |
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 | $3.78 | $88.62 | $177.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $99.71 | $199.42 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $107.66 | $215.32 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $93.64 | $187.27 |
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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