How far is Brenham, TX from West Lake Hills, TX?
The driving distance from Brenham, TX to West Lake Hills, TX is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brenham and West Lake Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brenham and West Lake Hills.
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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
53.2 mi · 59 min · US Highway 290 West
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Continue straight
21.4 mi · 25 min
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Continue on Manor Expressway
6.1 mi · 6 min · Manor Expressway
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Guadalupe Street
2663 ft · 1 min · Guadalupe Street
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Turn right onto West 51st Street
859 ft · 24 sec · West 51st Street
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Turn left onto North Lamar Boulevard
675 ft · 17 sec · North Lamar Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on North Lamar Boulevard
2301 ft · 1 min · North Lamar Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 45th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West 45th Street
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Turn left onto Loop 1 South
1106 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Mopac Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · North Mopac Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lake Austin Boulevard
909 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Winsted Lane
1360 ft · 27 sec · Winsted Lane
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Continue on Atlanta Street
859 ft · 20 sec · Atlanta Street
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Turn right onto Lake Austin Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lake Austin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Redbud Trail
1.6 mi · 4 min · Redbud Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Redbud Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brenham and West Lake Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 290 West
Continue on US Highway 290 West
53.2 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Brenham and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near West Lake Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brenham to West Lake Hills?
The road trip is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km) and usually takes 01h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Camp Swift is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from Brenham and 47.2 miles from West Lake Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.20 one way or $24.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brenham and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near West Lake Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Camp Swift
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Camp Swift.
Taylor
Austin
San Marcos Station
Temple
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brenham and West Lake Hills. Straight-line distance: 84.31 mi (135.69 km).
#1 Brenham
City in Texas
| Population | 17,736 |
| Coordinates | 30.1668800, -96.3977400 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Lake Hills
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 3,254 |
| Coordinates | 30.2979800, -97.8019500 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Lake Hills (-97.80195, 30.29798)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $3.66 | $12.20 | $24.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.18 | $13.91 | $27.82 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
| Diesel | $5.76 | $19.18 | $38.37 |
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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