How far is Brenham, TX from Irving, TX?
The driving distance from Brenham, TX to Irving, TX is about 228.7 miles (368 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.7 miles (298.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m 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 03h 40m.
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Halfway Point
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City in McLennan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brenham and Irving.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brenham and Irving.
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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
861 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Austin Parkway
1258 ft · 25 sec · North Austin Parkway
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Continue on North Park Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Park Street
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Continue straight
11.4 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Farm to Market Road 60 East
15.2 mi · 17 min · Farm to Market Road 60 East
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Continue on Raymond Stotzer Parkway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Raymond Stotzer Parkway
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Take the exit left toward FM 2818
1809 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harvey Mitchell Parkway South
2.4 mi · 3 min · Harvey Mitchell Parkway South
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Keep slight right to continue on North Harvey Mitchell Parkway
7.4 mi · 10 min · North Harvey Mitchell Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Earl Rudder Freeway
140 m · 9 sec · North Earl Rudder Freeway
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Continue straight
1399 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto North State Highway 6
13.6 mi · 15 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on South Market Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Market Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
1713 ft · 22 sec · North State Highway 6
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Keep slight right to continue on North State Highway 6
5.8 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on South Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
37.5 mi · 37 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on South Memorial Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Street
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Continue on East State Highway 6
9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6
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Take the exit slight right
1392 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto East Loop 340
4.9 mi · 7 min · East Loop 340
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Take the exit slight right
108 m · 11 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North
1513 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
31.5 mi · 31 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
47.3 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
6.6 mi · 7 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 408
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Patriot Parkway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Patriot Parkway
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Merge slight right onto South Walton Walker Boulevard
5.4 mi · 6 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard
150 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto South Loop 12
1548 ft · 33 sec · South Loop 12
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Turn left onto East State Highway 356
1977 ft · 60 sec · East State Highway 356
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Continue on East Irving Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard
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Continue on West Irving Boulevard
790 ft · 27 sec · West Irving Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Ohio Street
18 m · 3 sec · North Ohio Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Ohio Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brenham and Irving.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brenham and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Irving.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brenham to Irving?
The road trip is about 228.7 miles (368 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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 113.2 miles from Brenham and 115.5 miles from Irving.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.7 miles (298.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 9:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.50 one way or $60.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brenham and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Irving.
Stop Ideas Near Riesel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Riesel City Hall
Waco City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riesel.
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McGregor
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brenham and Irving. Straight-line distance: 185.76 mi (298.95 km).
#1 Brenham
City in Texas
| Population | 17,736 |
| Coordinates | 30.1668800, -96.3977400 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Irving
The third most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 240,916 |
| Coordinates | 32.8140200, -96.9488900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Irving Boulevard (-96.948894, 32.813864)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 368 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $30.50 | $60.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.31 | $68.63 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $37.05 | $74.10 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $32.22 | $64.45 |
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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