How far is Houston, TX from Brookshire, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Brookshire, TX is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Brookshire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Brookshire.
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Start on Louisiana Street
761 ft · 25 sec · Louisiana Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: San Antonio
2149 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
35.5 mi · 42 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
1802 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Waller Avenue
2494 ft · 44 sec · Waller Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Waller Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Brookshire.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Katy Freeway
Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
35.5 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Partly Sunny near Brookshire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Brookshire?
The road trip is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mission Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.4 miles from Houston and 18.5 miles from Brookshire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.91 one way or $9.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Partly Sunny near Brookshire.
Stop Ideas Near Mission Bend
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Katy Visitors Center
Sugar Land City Hall
Houston Police Department Westside
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mission Bend.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Brookshire. Straight-line distance: 35.29 mi (56.79 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Brookshire
City in Waller County, Texas, United States
| Population | 6,095 |
| Coordinates | 29.7860600, -95.9510700 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookshire (-95.95107, 29.78606)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $4.91 | $9.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.53 | $11.06 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.97 | $11.94 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
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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