How far is Brenham, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Brenham, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 452.5 miles (728.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 397.5 miles (639.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
452.53 mi
07h 10m
Flight
397.48 mi
639.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
397.48 mi
Kilometers
639.69 km
Flight Time
00h 47m

Driving Distance

Road route
452.53 mi
Kilometers
728.28 km
Drive Time
07h 10m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Wed, May 6, 12:49 PM CDT
Return by in Brenham
Wed, May 6, 8:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brenham
2026-05-06T05:39
Arrive Lubbock
Wed, May 6, 12:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:11 PM to 2:41 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brenham
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Bangs
TX

City

From Brenham
225.7 mi
03h 35m
To Lubbock
226.9 mi
03h 35m

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
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brenham and Lubbock.

  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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 290 West

    53.2 mi · 59 min · US Highway 290 West

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    21.4 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Manor Expressway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Manor Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South, US 183 North: Lockhart, Lampasas

    2213 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 183 North: Lampasas

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Continue on North US Highway 183

    35.7 mi · 39 min · North US Highway 183

  12. 12

    Continue on South Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · South Key Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183

    36.9 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  23. 23

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  24. 24

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  26. 26

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  35. 35

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  36. 36

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  37. 37

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  38. 38

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  40. 40

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
41 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 290 West
74.6 mi · 16%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 16%
North US Highway 183
72.6 mi · 16%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 15%
US 183 North
28.2 mi · 6%
East Commerce Street
22 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 84 West

Keep slight left

74.2 mi · 01h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55 mi
397.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bangs
03h 35m from Brenham
Leave By
9:38 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brenham and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brenham to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 452.5 miles (728.3 km) and usually takes 07h 10m 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?

Bangs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 225.7 miles from Brenham and 226.9 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 397.5 miles (639.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 55 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 $60.35 one way or $120.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brenham and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brenham and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 397.48 mi (639.69 km).

Brenham

#1 Brenham

City in Texas

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

#2 Lubbock

The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Lubbock metropolitan area.

Population262,611
Coordinates33.5778600, -101.8551700
Altitude976
CountryUnited States
Start: East Alamo Street (-96.397705, 30.166756)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 728 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.97 gal
60.45 L · about $60.35
Round trip
$120.70
31.94 gal · 120.9 L
Estimated CO2
141.9 kg one way
Round trip: 283.9 kg / 626 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $60.35 $120.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $67.90 $135.81
Premium $4.59 $73.32 $146.64
Diesel $3.99 $63.77 $127.54

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 Lubbock. The current time is 05:39:05.

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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.