How far is Fort Worth, TX from Brenham, TX?

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Brenham, TX is about 208.7 miles (335.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185 miles (297.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
208.71 mi
03h 54m
Flight
184.96 mi
297.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.96 mi
Kilometers
297.66 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.71 mi
Kilometers
335.88 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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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 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brenham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 5:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-04-22T21:40
Arrive Brenham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Worth
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Marlin
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Fort Worth
104.5 mi
01h 57m
To Brenham
104.2 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Brenham.

  1. 1

    Start on South Freeway

    53 m · 4 sec · South Freeway

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South

    1365 ft · 33 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    82.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · South Freeway

  4. 4

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    620 ft · 8 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77 Business: Elm Avenue

    2197 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    740 ft · 17 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Loop Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · North Loop Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Marlin Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Marlin Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6

  10. 10

    Continue on North Memorial Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Memorial Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    37.5 mi · 38 min · East State Highway 6

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    6.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6

  14. 14

    Continue on North Market Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Market Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South State Highway 6

    13.5 mi · 15 min · South State Highway 6

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 2818: Harvey Mitchell Parkway

    1415 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway

    790 ft · 19 sec · North Earl Rudder Freeway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Harvey Mitchell Parkway

    9.8 mi · 13 min · North Harvey Mitchell Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 60

    1211 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on FM 60

    535 ft · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Raymond Stotzer Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Raymond Stotzer Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on Raymond Stotzer Parkway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Raymond Stotzer Parkway

  23. 23

    Continue on Farm to Market Road 60 East

    15.2 mi · 17 min · Farm to Market Road 60 East

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 36 South

    5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 36 South

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    11.5 mi · 17 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Park Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Park Street

  27. 27

    Continue on North Austin Parkway

    1552 ft · 44 sec · North Austin Parkway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Alamo Street

    754 ft · 15 sec · West Alamo Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Alamo Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Freeway
82.3 mi · 39%
East State Highway 6
46.6 mi · 22%
State Highway 36 South
16.5 mi · 8%
Farm to Market Road 60 East
15.2 mi · 7%
South State Highway 6
13.5 mi · 6%
North Harvey Mitchell Parkway
9.77 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South Freeway

Merge slight left onto South Freeway

82.3 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
185 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marlin
01h 57m from Fort Worth
Leave By
9:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Fort Worth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brenham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Brenham?

The road trip is about 208.7 miles (335.9 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Marlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.5 miles from Fort Worth and 104.2 miles from Brenham.

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

The direct path is about 185 miles (297.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 9:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.85 one way or $55.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Fort Worth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brenham.

Stop Ideas Near Marlin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Marlin and the surrounding midpoint area.
Riesel City Hall
Practical stop 6.9 mi away

Riesel City Hall

Riesel , TX
104 Hwy 6, Riesel, TX 76682
Rating 1.5/5 15 reviews Waste management service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

Mart City Hall

Mart , TX
112 N Commerce St, Mart, TX 76664
Rating 2.3/5 4 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

Lott City Police Department

Lott , TX
117 E Gassaway Ave St, Lott, TX 76656
Rating 1.7/5 20 reviews State police,Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marlin.

BUS

Waco, TX

35 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Temple

49 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

McGregor

50 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

82 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Brenham. Straight-line distance: 184.96 mi (297.66 km).

Fort Worth

#1 Fort Worth

The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population927,720
Coordinates32.7254100, -97.3208500
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Brenham

#2 Brenham

City in Texas

Population17,736
Coordinates30.1668800, -96.3977400
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Brenham (-96.39774, 30.16688)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.37 gal
27.88 L · about $27.85
Round trip
$55.70
14.74 gal · 55.76 L
Estimated CO2
65.5 kg one way
Round trip: 131 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $27.85 $55.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.34 $62.67
Premium $4.59 $33.84 $67.67
Diesel $3.99 $29.43 $58.86

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 Fort Worth and Brenham. The current time is 21:40:15.

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.