How far is Brownsville, TX from Brenham, TX?

The driving distance from Brownsville, TX to Brenham, TX is about 351.1 miles (565.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 302.2 miles (486.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
351.14 mi
07h 04m
Flight
302.22 mi
486.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
302.22 mi
Kilometers
486.38 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
351.14 mi
Kilometers
565.1 km
Drive Time
07h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brenham
Thu, Apr 23, 10:06 AM CDT
Return by in Brownsville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownsville
2026-04-23T03:01
Arrive Brenham
Thu, Apr 23, 10:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:05 PM to 2:35 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
9:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownsville
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
Woodsboro
TX

Town in Frederick County Maryland

From Brownsville
176 mi
03h 32m
To Brenham
175.2 mi
03h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Brownsville Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
88°F
Thursday
Using Cameron Park as the closest live forecast in the Cameron County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Street

    1682 ft · 41 sec · East Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 7th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Frontage Road

    999 ft · 20 sec · North Frontage Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69E North, US 77 North, US 83 North

    2235 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Expressway

    10.6 mi · 12 min · North Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on U.S. Highway 77

    102 mi · 1 hr 53 min · U.S. Highway 77

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1157 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on U.S. Highway 77

    11.6 mi · 13 min · U.S. Highway 77

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto US Highway 77 Frontage Road

    148 m · 18 sec · US Highway 77 Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto County Road 10

    1 mi · 4 min · County Road 10

  13. 13

    Turn left onto County Road 79

    4 mi · 16 min · County Road 79

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Road 18

    848 ft · 44 sec · County Road 18

  15. 15

    Turn sharp right

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight

    2351 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Driscoll Bypass

    2.3 mi · 2 min · Driscoll Bypass

  18. 18

    Continue on U.S. Highway 77

    13.2 mi · 14 min · U.S. Highway 77

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    141 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Sinton, Victoria

    37.6 mi · 44 min

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto United States Highway 77

    33 mi · 37 min · United States Highway 77

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 77 South

    1.2 mi · 1 min · US Highway 77 South

  25. 25

    Take the exit left

    2026 ft · 56 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 15 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right

    2790 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Navarro Street

    40.1 mi · 46 min · North Navarro Street

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fairwinds Street

    2010 ft · 26 sec · Fairwinds Street

  30. 30

    Continue on West 4th Street

    1366 ft · 25 sec · West 4th Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North Texana Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Texana Street

  32. 32

    Continue on United States Highway 77

    1141 ft · 15 sec · United States Highway 77

  33. 33

    Continue on US 77

    6.8 mi · 8 min · US 77

  34. 34

    Continue on United States Highway 77

    24.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 77

  35. 35

    Continue on South Jefferson Street

    1.1 km · 51 sec · South Jefferson Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto East Travis Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Travis Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto East State Highway 159

    6.6 mi · 10 min · East State Highway 159

  38. 38

    Continue straight

    15.6 mi · 23 min

  39. 39

    Turn left

    149 m · 27 sec

  40. 40

    Turn sharp right onto US Highway 290 West

    13.7 mi · 15 min · US Highway 290 West

  41. 41

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Alamo Street

Car Route Details

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

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
42 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
131 mi · 37%
United States Highway 77
57.9 mi · 16%
North Navarro Street
40 mi · 11%
Sinton
37.6 mi · 11%
East State Highway 159
22.2 mi · 6%
US Highway 77 South
15.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Highway 77

Continue on U.S. Highway 77

102 mi · 01h 53m

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 04m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.9 mi
302.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodsboro
03h 32m from Brownsville
Leave By
9:50 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brownsville and Mostly Cloudy near Brenham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 351.1 miles (565.1 km) and usually takes 07h 04m 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?

Woodsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176 miles from Brownsville and 175.2 miles from Brenham.

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

The direct path is about 302.2 miles (486.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 $46.82 one way or $93.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brownsville and Mostly Cloudy near Brenham.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownsville and Brenham. Straight-line distance: 302.22 mi (486.38 km).

Brownsville

#1 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

Population183,428
Coordinates25.9017500, -97.4974800
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Brenham

#2 Brenham

City in Texas

Population17,736
Coordinates30.1668800, -96.3977400
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)
End: Brenham (-96.39774, 30.16688)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 565 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.39 gal
46.9 L · about $46.82
Round trip
$93.64
24.78 gal · 93.8 L
Estimated CO2
110.1 kg one way
Round trip: 220.2 kg / 485 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $46.82 $93.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.68 $105.36
Premium $4.59 $56.88 $113.76
Diesel $3.99 $49.47 $98.95

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 Brownsville and Brenham. The current time is 03:01:39.

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.