How far is Pasadena, TX from Brownwood, TX?
The driving distance from Pasadena, TX to Brownwood, TX is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pasadena and Brownwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pasadena and Brownwood.
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Start on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 225 East
848 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pasadena Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Pasadena Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward BW 8, SHT: Sam Houston Tollway
914 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road
1930 ft · 48 sec · Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn left onto East Sam Houston Parkway South
773 ft · 18 sec · East Sam Houston Parkway South
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Take the ramp straight toward SHT North
1147 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Sam Houston Tollway South
3.1 mi · 4 min · East Sam Houston Tollway South
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Continue on East Sam Houston Parkway North
1498 ft · 20 sec · East Sam Houston Parkway North
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, I 10 East: Houston, Beaumont
1438 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: Beaumont
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
5.7 mi · 7 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Decker Drive
1992 ft · 26 sec · Decker Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward Bayway Drive
812 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Decker Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Decker Drive
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Turn right onto Bayway Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Bayway Drive
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Turn right onto West Schreck Street
1640 ft · 1 min · West Schreck Street
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Continue on West Schreck Street
2192 ft · 3 min · West Schreck Street
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Turn right onto Bayshore Drive
2251 ft · 3 min · Bayshore Drive
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Continue on Bayshore Drive
1.4 km · 6 min · Bayshore Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mapleton Avenue
1175 ft · 1 min · Mapleton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mapleton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pasadena and Brownwood.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Freeway
Merge slight left onto East Freeway
5.69 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pasadena and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brownwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pasadena to Brownwood?
The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Channelview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Pasadena and 10.1 miles from Brownwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pasadena and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brownwood.
Stop Ideas Near Channelview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Hermann Square
Houston BCycle: City Hall
Houston City Hall
City of Pasadena Construction Permits
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Channelview.
Houston
Houston, TX
Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas
Prairie View, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pasadena and Brownwood. Straight-line distance: 10.36 mi (16.67 km).
#1 Pasadena
The second most populous city in Harris County, Texas.
| Population | 149,440 |
| Coordinates | 29.6910600, -95.2091000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brownwood
City in Texas, United States of America
| Population | 18,208 |
| Coordinates | 29.7491200, -95.0499300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brownwood (-95.04993, 29.74912)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.31 | $6.61 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.87 | $5.75 |
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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