How far is Brownwood, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Brownwood, TX to Houston, TX is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brownwood and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownwood and Houston.
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Start on Mapleton Avenue
1175 ft · 1 min · Mapleton Avenue
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Turn right onto Bayshore Drive
1.4 km · 5 min · Bayshore Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Bayshore Drive
2507 ft · 3 min · Bayshore Drive
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Turn left onto West Schreck Street
1.2 km · 4 min · West Schreck Street
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Turn left onto Bayway Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Bayway Drive
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Turn left onto Decker Drive
1.4 km · 1 min · Decker Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West
605 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Decker Drive
1.1 km · 47 sec · Decker Drive
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
18.3 mi · 22 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street
932 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Providence Street
599 ft · 12 sec · Providence Street
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Continue on North San Jacinto Street
1636 ft · 32 sec · North San Jacinto Street
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Continue on Fannin Street
1878 ft · 51 sec · Fannin Street
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Turn right onto Prairie Street
1338 ft · 48 sec · Prairie Street
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Turn right onto Louisiana Street
157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownwood and Houston.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Freeway
Merge slight left onto East Freeway
18.3 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brownwood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brownwood to Houston?
The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Cloverleaf is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Brownwood and 12.9 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.36 one way or $6.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brownwood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Cloverleaf
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Hermann Square
Houston BCycle: City Hall
Houston City Hall
City of Pasadena Construction Permits
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cloverleaf.
Houston
Houston, TX
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Prairie View, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brownwood and Houston. Straight-line distance: 18.82 mi (30.29 km).
#1 Brownwood
City in Texas, United States of America
| Population | 18,208 |
| Coordinates | 29.7491200, -95.0499300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Houston
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.
| Population | 2,316,120 |
| Coordinates | 29.7632800, -95.3632700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.78 | $3.36 | $6.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.78 | $7.57 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
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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