How far is Houston, TX from Brushy Creek, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Brushy Creek, TX is about 170.2 miles (273.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Washington County, Texas, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Brushy Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Brushy Creek.
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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
5.2 mi · 6 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 610
1654 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 610 North
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West: Austin
2744 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West: Austin
1.1 km · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on West 34th Street, Antoine Drive
933 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West: Austin
1.1 km · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
46.2 mi · 54 min · Northwest Freeway
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Continue on US Highway 290
19 mi · 21 min · US Highway 290
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West: Austin
53.4 mi · 1 hr
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Continue straight
21.4 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290, FM 734: Parmer Lane
1562 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on East US Highway 290
1032 ft · 17 sec · East US Highway 290
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Turn right onto East Parmer Lane
1.3 km · 1 min · East Parmer Lane
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Take the ramp right toward TX 45 Toll North, TX 130 Toll North
605 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on TX 45 Toll North, TX 130 Toll North
1400 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
7.7 mi · 7 min · Pickle Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Toll 45 West: Round Rock
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward O'Connor Drive
2060 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 45 Frontage Road
1629 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 45 Frontage Road
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Turn right onto O'Connor Drive
2.6 mi · 4 min · O'Connor Drive
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Turn right onto Great Oaks Drive
1778 ft · 49 sec · Great Oaks Drive
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Turn left onto Stonebridge Drive
1690 ft · 50 sec · Stonebridge Drive
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Turn right onto Stoney Hill
123 m · 11 sec · Stoney Hill
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stoney Hill
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Brushy Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 290 West
Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West: Austin
53.4 mi · 01h 00m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Brushy Creek?
The road trip is about 170.2 miles (273.9 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Burton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85 miles from Houston and 85.2 miles from Brushy Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 10:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.67 one way or $45.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brushy Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Burton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Brushy Creek. Straight-line distance: 151.16 mi (243.27 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 Brushy Creek
Census designated place
| Population | 21,764 |
| Coordinates | 30.5135300, -97.7397300 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brushy Creek (-97.73973, 30.51353)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $22.67 | $45.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.51 | $51.02 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $27.55 | $55.09 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $23.96 | $47.92 |
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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