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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Quick Snapshot
Road
228.69 mi
03h 40m
Flight
185.76 mi
298.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.76 mi
Kilometers
298.95 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.69 mi
Kilometers
368.04 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 AM CDT
Return by in Brenham
Thu, Apr 23, 5:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brenham
2026-04-22T21:48
Arrive Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 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
9:40 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
113.2 mi
01h 50m
To Irving
115.5 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

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.

  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

    6.6 mi · 7 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 408

    1.3 km · 2 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Patriot Parkway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Patriot Parkway

  33. 33

    Merge slight right onto South Walton Walker Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard

    150 m · 12 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto South Loop 12

    1548 ft · 33 sec · South Loop 12

  36. 36

    Turn left onto East State Highway 356

    1977 ft · 60 sec · East State Highway 356

  37. 37

    Continue on East Irving Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard

  38. 38

    Continue on West Irving Boulevard

    790 ft · 27 sec · West Irving Boulevard

  39. 39

    Turn right onto North Ohio Street

    18 m · 3 sec · North Ohio Street

  40. 40

    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.

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
40 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43 mi
185.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riesel
01h 50m from Brenham
Leave By
9:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Riesel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Riesel City Hall
Practical stop 1.4 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 12.5 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 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 Irving. Straight-line distance: 185.76 mi (298.95 km).

Brenham

#1 Brenham

City in Texas

Population17,736
Coordinates30.1668800, -96.3977400
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Irving

#2 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: East Alamo Street (-96.397705, 30.166756)
End: West Irving Boulevard (-96.948894, 32.813864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 368 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.07 gal
30.55 L · about $30.50
Round trip
$60.99
16.14 gal · 61.1 L
Estimated CO2
71.7 kg one way
Round trip: 143.4 kg / 316 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brenham and Irving. The current time is 21:48:07.

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.