How far is West Lake Hills, TX from Brenham, TX?
The driving distance from West Lake Hills, TX to Brenham, TX is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Lake Hills and Brenham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lake Hills and Brenham.
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Start on Redbud Trail
1.6 mi · 5 min · Redbud Trail
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Austin Boulevard
1673 ft · 44 sec · Lake Austin Boulevard
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Turn right onto Enfield Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · Enfield Road
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Turn left onto Newfield Lane
17 m · 1 sec · Newfield Lane
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Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1 North: North Mopac
658 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Mopac Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Mopac Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 35th Street, Camp Mabry
796 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on West 35th Street
62 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto West 35th Street
2331 ft · 50 sec · West 35th Street
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Continue on West 38th Street
1847 ft · 48 sec · West 38th Street
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Turn left onto North Lamar Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Lamar Boulevard
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Turn right
65 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto West Koenig Lane
1.2 km · 1 min · West Koenig Lane
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Turn straight
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Manor Expressway
6.2 mi · 6 min · Manor Expressway
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Continue on East US Highway 290
41.5 mi · 48 min · East US Highway 290
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Continue on West Austin Street
33 mi · 37 min · West Austin Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Alamo Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lake Hills and Brenham.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East US Highway 290
Continue on East US Highway 290
41.5 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving West Lake Hills and Partly Sunny near Brenham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Lake Hills to Brenham?
The road trip is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km) and usually takes 01h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Camp Swift is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from West Lake Hills and 46.8 miles from Brenham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.09 one way or $24.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around West Lake Hills and Partly Sunny near Brenham.
Stop Ideas Near Camp Swift
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 Camp Swift.
Taylor
Austin
San Marcos Station
Temple
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Lake Hills and Brenham. Straight-line distance: 84.31 mi (135.69 km).
#1 West Lake Hills
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 3,254 |
| Coordinates | 30.2979800, -97.8019500 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brenham
City in Texas
| Population | 17,736 |
| Coordinates | 30.1668800, -96.3977400 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brenham (-96.39774, 30.16688)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $3.66 | $12.09 | $24.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.18 | $13.78 | $27.57 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $15.03 | $30.07 |
| Diesel | $5.76 | $19.01 | $38.02 |
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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