How far is Brenham, TX from Grand Prairie, TX?

The driving distance from Brenham, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 226.1 miles (363.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.7 miles (292.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
226.14 mi
03h 42m
Flight
181.67 mi
292.37 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.67 mi
Kilometers
292.37 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.14 mi
Kilometers
363.94 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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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 03h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Prairie
Wed, May 6, 9:22 AM CDT
Return by in Brenham
Wed, May 6, 1:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brenham
2026-05-06T05:40
Arrive Grand Prairie
Wed, May 6, 9:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brenham
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Riesel
TX

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

From Brenham
111.2 mi
01h 51m
To Grand Prairie
114.9 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brenham and Grand Prairie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brenham and Grand Prairie.

  1. 1

    Start on East Alamo Street

    49 m · 9 sec · East Alamo Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Baylor Street

    70 m · 16 sec · South Baylor Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    861 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Austin Parkway

    1258 ft · 25 sec · North Austin Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on North Park Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Park Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    11.4 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Farm to Market Road 60 East

    15.2 mi · 17 min · Farm to Market Road 60 East

  9. 9

    Continue on Raymond Stotzer Parkway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Raymond Stotzer Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit left toward FM 2818

    1809 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Harvey Mitchell Parkway South

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Harvey Mitchell Parkway South

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on North Harvey Mitchell Parkway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · North Harvey Mitchell Parkway

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Earl Rudder Freeway

    140 m · 9 sec · North Earl Rudder Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1399 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North State Highway 6

    13.6 mi · 15 min · North State Highway 6

  16. 16

    Continue on South Market Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Market Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    1713 ft · 22 sec · North State Highway 6

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on North State Highway 6

    5.8 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6

  19. 19

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    37.5 mi · 37 min · North State Highway 6

  21. 21

    Continue on South Memorial Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Loop 340

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East Loop 340

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    108 m · 11 sec

  26. 26

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North

    1513 ft · 23 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    31.5 mi · 31 min · Purple Heart Trail

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    47.3 mi · 49 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    1.5 km · 2 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    9 mi · 10 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1382

    1757 ft · 46 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South Belt Line Road

    5 mi · 9 min · South Belt Line Road

  33. 33

    Turn slight right onto Southeast 9th Street

    1484 ft · 50 sec · Southeast 9th Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1325 ft · 33 sec · East Main Street

  35. 35

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brenham and Grand Prairie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
36 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North State Highway 6
57.3 mi · 25%
I 35E
47.3 mi · 21%
Purple Heart Trail
31.5 mi · 14%
North Park Street
18.2 mi · 8%
Farm to Market Road 60 East
15.2 mi · 7%
East State Highway 6
9.39 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 35E

Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

47.3 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.4 mi
181.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riesel
01h 51m from Brenham
Leave By
9:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brenham and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brenham to Grand Prairie?

The road trip is about 226.1 miles (363.9 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?

Riesel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.2 miles from Brenham and 114.9 miles from Grand Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 181.7 miles (292.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 9:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.16 one way or $60.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brenham and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Riesel

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 Riesel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Riesel City Hall
Practical stop 0.6 mi away

Riesel City Hall

Riesel , TX
104 Hwy 6, Riesel, TX 76682
Rating 1.5/5 15 reviews Waste management service
Waco City Hall
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

Waco City Hall

Waco , TX
300 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76702
Rating 3.6/5 15 reviews City government office,City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Nearby stop 11.3 mi away

Robinson City Police Department

Robinson , TX
111 W Lyndale Dr, Robinson, TX 76706
Rating 3.1/5 9 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Waco, TX

22 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

46 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

58 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

86 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brenham and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 181.67 mi (292.37 km).

Brenham

#1 Brenham

City in Texas

Population17,736
Coordinates30.1668800, -96.3977400
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Grand Prairie

#2 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

Population195,272
Coordinates32.7459600, -96.9977800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: East Alamo Street (-96.397705, 30.166756)
End: (-96.997772, 32.74596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 364 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.98 gal
30.21 L · about $30.16
Round trip
$60.31
15.96 gal · 60.42 L
Estimated CO2
70.9 kg one way
Round trip: 141.8 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $30.16 $60.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.93 $67.86
Premium $4.59 $36.64 $73.27
Diesel $3.99 $31.86 $63.73

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Brenham and Grand Prairie. The current time is 05:40:17.

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.