How far is Buda, TX from Beaumont, TX?
The driving distance from Buda, TX to Beaumont, TX is about 257.5 miles (414.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.5 miles (359.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buda and Beaumont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buda and Beaumont.
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Start on North Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto South Interstate 35
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Interstate 35
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Turn right onto FM 1327
115 m · 8 sec · FM 1327
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 45 Toll
854 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
8.2 mi · 8 min
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Merge slight right onto Pickle Parkway
8 mi · 8 min · Pickle Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 71: Austin, Houston
1255 ft · 31 sec
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Turn slight right onto TX 71 East: Houston
1.2 km · 51 sec
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Continue on Texas State Highway 71
137 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Texas State Highway 71
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
1548 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway
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Take the exit slight right
1092 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
10.9 mi · 14 min · Katy Freeway
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Continue on East Freeway
5.8 mi · 7 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
13.4 mi · 16 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
62.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90: Liberty
728 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 10 South Frontage Road
1014 ft · 20 sec · Interstate 10 South Frontage Road
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Turn slight right onto Old Spanish Trail
79 m · 12 sec
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Turn slight right onto College Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · College Street
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Turn left onto Orleans Street
69 m · 4 sec · Orleans Street
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Turn slight right onto Wall Street
153 m · 8 sec · Wall Street
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Continue on Pearl Street
2132 ft · 42 sec · Pearl Street
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Continue on Pearl Street
57 m · 10 sec · Pearl Street
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Turn left onto Calder Avenue
51 m · 5 sec · Calder Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Calder Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buda and Beaumont.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Texas State Highway 71
Continue on Texas State Highway 71
137 mi · 02h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Buda and Mostly Sunny near Beaumont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buda to Beaumont?
The road trip is about 257.5 miles (414.4 km) and usually takes 04h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brazos Country is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.6 miles from Buda and 128.9 miles from Beaumont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.5 miles (359.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.86 one way or $69.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buda and Mostly Sunny near Beaumont.
Stop Ideas Near Brazos Country
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Katy Visitors Center
Sealy City Hall
Orchard Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brazos Country.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buda and Beaumont. Straight-line distance: 223.49 mi (359.67 km).
#1 Buda
City in Hays County, Texas, United States
| Population | 17,544 |
| Coordinates | 30.0852100, -97.8402800 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beaumont
The fourth most populous city in Jefferson County, Texas.
| Population | 115,473 |
| Coordinates | 30.0860500, -94.1018500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Beaumont (-94.10185, 30.08605)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 414 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
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 | $3.84 | $34.86 | $69.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $39.47 | $78.94 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $42.88 | $85.77 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $52.45 | $104.89 |
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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