Origin
Brownwood, TX
Morning in Brownwood on Sunday
Local time
9:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brownwood, TX to Houston, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
24.9 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brownwood, TX
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Houston, TX
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 24.9-mile drive from Brownwood, TX to Houston, TX is designed for a single day, taking approximately 44 minutes. You'll primarily navigate on the East Freeway, Decker Drive, and Bayway Drive. With a highway share of 73%, this route offers a focused driving experience. The estimated fuel cost for this short trip is around $4, making it an economical option. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transit between these two Texas locations within the Great Plains region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Freeway | 18.3 mi | 22m |
| Decker Drive | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Bayway Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Bayshore Drive | 1.3 mi | 8m |
| West Schreck Street | 0.7 mi | 3m |
| Fannin Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North San Jacinto Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Prairie Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Freeway
— 18.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownwood, TX and Houston, TX.
1
Start on Mapleton Avenue
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Mapleton Avenue
2
Turn right onto Bayshore Drive
0.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Bayshore Drive
3
Keep slight right at fork onto Bayshore Drive
0.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Bayshore Drive
4
Turn left onto West Schreck Street
0.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Schreck Street
5
Turn left onto Bayway Drive
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bayway Drive
6
Turn left onto Decker Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Decker Drive
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 10 West
8
Merge onto Spur 330
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Decker Drive
Use the straight lane.
9
Merge onto I 10
18 mi
·
22 min
·
East Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 769B
Toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto Providence Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Providence Street
12
Continue on North San Jacinto Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
North San Jacinto Street
13
Continue on Fannin Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Fannin Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn right onto Prairie Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Prairie Street
15
Turn right onto Louisiana Street
516 ft
·
16 sec
·
Louisiana Street
16
Arrive at destination
Louisiana Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 24.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Bayshore Drive
Keep slight right at fork onto Bayshore Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Spur 330 / Decker Drive
Merge onto Spur 330 / Decker Drive
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 10 / East Freeway
Merge onto I 10 / East Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
23.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 769B
Toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street
5
24.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Louisiana Street
Turn right onto Louisiana Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.76 one way
$7.52 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.45 | $8.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Houston, TX
Morning in Houston on Sunday
Local time
9:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
44m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive on this route, with 73% of the journey taking place on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.3 miles, primarily on the East Freeway, suggesting a consistent pace for much of your travel. While the profile is largely highway, the inclusion of Decker Drive and Bayway Drive indicates some transitions to local road conditions, though the overall feel remains geared towards efficient transit rather than leisurely cruising.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.3 mi on East Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East Freeway and Decker Drive. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near Bayshore Drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 24.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Bayshore Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.7 miles (Spur 330 / Decker Drive): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (I 10 / East Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Houston, TX
Full guide →“Space City” · Founded 1836
Houston is a sprawling port city in Southeastern Texas. An oil boom and continuing international immigration has brought explosive growth to the city, and it is now the fifth largest metropolitan area in the United States and the most diverse large city since 2021. While at first glance, the city appears to be a 9-5 central business district surrounded by a sea of suburbs and strip malls, there are many hidden gems to be discovered.
Top landmarks
- • Museum of Fine Arts, Houston — art museum in Houston, Texas
- • Astrodome — historic place in Houston, Harris County, Texas
- • Rothko Chapel — building in Houston, Harris County, Texas
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 24.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.3 miles on East Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Houston, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Bayshore Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.7 miles (Spur 330 / Decker Drive): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (I 10 / East Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Houston, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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