How far is Lubbock, TX from Brenham, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Brenham, TX is about 451.2 miles (726.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 397.5 miles (639.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
451.18 mi
08h 15m
Flight
397.48 mi
639.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
397.48 mi
Kilometers
639.69 km
Flight Time
00h 47m

Driving Distance

Road route
451.18 mi
Kilometers
726.11 km
Drive Time
08h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brenham
Wed, May 6, 2:49 PM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Wed, May 6, 11:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-05-06T06:34
Arrive Brenham
Wed, May 6, 2:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
08h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:15 PM to 3:45 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lubbock
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bangs
TX

City

From Lubbock
225.6 mi
04h 07m
To Brenham
225.6 mi
04h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Brenham.

  1. 1

    Start on 19th Street

    10 m · 7 sec · 19th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Avenue Q

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q

  3. 3

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  5. 5

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on East Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84

  7. 7

    Continue on North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Avenue F

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo

    737 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue

    624 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lamar Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  18. 18

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    21.5 mi · 25 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Garmon Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 84 East

    29.2 mi · 33 min · US Highway 84 East

  24. 24

    Turn right

    22.2 mi · 25 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 15 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281

    79 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 281

  27. 27

    Continue on North Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North Key Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on South US Highway 183

    35.3 mi · 38 min · South US Highway 183

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    2151 ft · 30 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on 183A Toll Road

    14.3 mi · 14 min · 183A Toll Road

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    13.3 mi · 15 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward TX Toll 290 East: Houston

    1.6 km · 2 min

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Manor Expressway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Manor Expressway

  34. 34

    Continue on East US Highway 290

    41.5 mi · 48 min · East US Highway 290

  35. 35

    Continue on West Austin Street

    33 mi · 37 min · West Austin Street

  36. 36

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Alamo Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
37 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 16%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 15%
US Highway 84 East
44 mi · 10%
East US Highway 290
41.5 mi · 9%
South US Highway 183
35.7 mi · 8%
West Austin Street
33 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 84

At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

73.9 mi · 01h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 15m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.7 mi
397.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bangs
04h 07m from Lubbock
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock 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 Lubbock to Brenham?

The road trip is about 451.2 miles (726.1 km) and usually takes 08h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bangs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 225.6 miles from Lubbock and 225.6 miles from Brenham.

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

The direct path is about 397.5 miles (639.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.7 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $60.16 one way or $120.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brenham.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Brenham. Straight-line distance: 397.48 mi (639.69 km).

Lubbock

#1 Lubbock

The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Lubbock metropolitan area.

Population262,611
Coordinates33.5778600, -101.8551700
Altitude976
CountryUnited States
Brenham

#2 Brenham

City in Texas

Population17,736
Coordinates30.1668800, -96.3977400
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Brenham (-96.39774, 30.16688)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 726 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.92 gal
60.27 L · about $60.16
Round trip
$120.32
31.84 gal · 120.54 L
Estimated CO2
141.5 kg one way
Round trip: 283 kg / 624 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $60.16 $120.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $67.69 $135.38
Premium $4.59 $73.09 $146.18
Diesel $3.99 $63.57 $127.14

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 · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Brenham. The current time is 06:34:19.

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.