How far is Brownfield, TX from Austin, TX?

The driving distance from Brownfield, TX to Austin, TX is about 384.8 miles (619.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 333.8 miles (537.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 23m 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
384.83 mi
06h 11m
Flight
333.79 mi
537.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
333.79 mi
Kilometers
537.18 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
384.83 mi
Kilometers
619.32 km
Drive Time
06h 11m

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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 06h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austin
Thu, Apr 23, 9:27 AM CDT
Return by in Brownfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownfield
2026-04-23T03:15
Arrive Austin
Thu, Apr 23, 9:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:12 PM to 1:42 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
11:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownfield
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
San Angelo
TX

The most populous city in Tom Green County, Texas.

From Brownfield
189 mi
03h 05m
To Austin
195.8 mi
03h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brownfield and Austin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brownfield and Austin.

  1. 1

    Start on Lubbock Road

    13 m · 3 sec · Lubbock Road

  2. 2

    Continue on North 1st Street

    2668 ft · 52 sec · North 1st Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Seagraves Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Seagraves Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lamesa Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lamesa Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 137

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 137

  6. 6

    Continue on Lamesa Highway

    14.7 mi · 15 min · Lamesa Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Brownfield Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Brownfield Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on North State Highway 137

    15.3 mi · 23 min · North State Highway 137

  9. 9

    Continue on North Bryan Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Bryan Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North 4th Street

    1.1 km · 53 sec · North 4th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Lynn Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Lynn Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South Dallas Avenue

    1.3 mi · 1 min · South Dallas Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on South US Highway 87

    18.1 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87

  14. 14

    Continue on William Crooker Highway

    1.4 mi · 1 min · William Crooker Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    18.1 mi · 18 min · North US Highway 87

  16. 16

    Continue on William B Crooker Memorial Highway

    52.1 mi · 52 min · William B Crooker Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 87 South

    14.6 mi · 15 min · US Highway 87 South

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    104.4 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto State Highway 71

    47.2 mi · 51 min · State Highway 71

  22. 22

    Turn left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Bessemer Avenue

    1878 ft · 32 sec · Bessemer Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Ford Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ford Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 71 West

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 71 West

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1091 ft · 34 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto West US Highway 290

    1.2 km · 59 sec · West US Highway 290

  29. 29

    Take the exit straight toward US 290 East, TX 71 East

    590 ft · 12 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto West US Highway 290

    62 m · 3 sec · West US Highway 290

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1 North

    1.1 km · 2 min

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto South Mopac Expressway

    4 mi · 5 min · South Mopac Expressway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard, Cesar Chavez Street

    659 ft · 12 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard

    775 ft · 15 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on 5th Street

    37 m · 2 sec

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto West 5th Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · West 5th Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownfield and Austin.

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
38 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 87 South
119 mi · 31%
William B Crooker Memorial Highway
52.1 mi · 14%
State Highway 71
47.2 mi · 12%
North US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 5%
South US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 5%
Lamesa Highway
15.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 87 South

Continue straight

104 mi · 01h 55m

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
06h 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51 mi
333.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Angelo
03h 05m from Brownfield
Leave By
11:36 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brownfield and Mostly Cloudy near Austin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brownfield to Austin?

The road trip is about 384.8 miles (619.3 km) and usually takes 06h 11m 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?

San Angelo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 189 miles from Brownfield and 195.8 miles from Austin.

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

The direct path is about 333.8 miles (537.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 51 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 $51.32 one way or $102.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brownfield and Mostly Cloudy near Austin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownfield and Austin. Straight-line distance: 333.79 mi (537.18 km).

Brownfield

#1 Brownfield

City in Texas, USA

Population9,236
Coordinates33.1812000, -102.2743500
Altitude1009
CountryUnited States
Austin

#2 Austin

The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area.

Population995,484
Coordinates30.2671500, -97.7430600
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: US 82 East (-102.274358, 33.181204)
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 619 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.58 gal
51.4 L · about $51.32
Round trip
$102.64
27.16 gal · 102.8 L
Estimated CO2
120.7 kg one way
Round trip: 241.4 kg / 532 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $51.32 $102.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $57.74 $115.48
Premium $4.59 $62.35 $124.69
Diesel $3.99 $54.22 $108.45

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 Brownfield and Austin. The current time is 03:15:58.

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.