Lubbock to Brenham is 451.2 miles and takes about 8h 15m via US Highway 84 and US 183, with a fuel budget near $62 and likely an overnight stop. This drive primarily stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a consistent landscape for much of the trip. With over 80% of the drive on highways, it's a route built for making good time. Consider splitting this into two days to comfortably enjoy the drive and any brief stops along the way.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
225.6 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 84
73.9 mi
1h 14m
State Highway 153
69 mi
1h 14m
US 183
50.3 mi
55m
East US Highway 290
41.5 mi
48m
South US Highway 183
35.3 mi
38m
West Austin Street
33 mi
37m
US Highway 84 East
29.2 mi
33m
East Highway 84
26.9 mi
26m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 84
— 73.9 mi, about 1h 14m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,210 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,594
Quietest
3 AM
~203 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 31 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and Brenham, TX.
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Start on US 62; TX 114
33 ft·6 sec·19th Street
2
Turn left onto US 84
2.9 mi·3 min·Avenue Q
3
Continue on US 84
4.8 mi·6 min·Slaton Road
4
Continue on US 84
6.9 mi·6 min·East Highway 84
5
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi·4 min·Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
6
Continue on US 84
20 mi·20 min·East Highway 84
7
Continue on US 84
1.0 mi·1 min·North US Highway 84
8
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi·16 sec·East 15th Street
9
Turn right onto TX 207
0.4 mi·37 sec·Ralls Road
10
Turn straight onto TX 207
1.1 mi·2 min·North Avenue F
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
74 mi·1 hr 14 min·US Highway 84
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
6.5 mi·6 min·US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Exit 244Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
14
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi·16 sec·Southwest Georgia Avenue
15
Turn right onto TX 70
0.7 mi·1 min·Lamar Street
16
Continue on TX 70
10 mi·10 min·State Highway 70
17
Turn left onto TX 153
69 mi·1 hr 14 min·State Highway 153
18
Continue on TX 153
1.0 mi·1 min·West Walnut Street
19
Continue on TX 153
0.9 mi·1 min·East Walnut Street
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 283
9.4 mi·10 min·US 84; US 283
21
Continue on US 67; US 84
21 mi·24 min·US 67; US 84
22
Turn right onto US 84; US 183
1.3 mi·1 min·Garmon Drive
23
Continue on US 84; US 183
29 mi·33 min·US Highway 84 East
24
Turn right onto US 183; TX 16
22 mi·25 min·US 183; TX 16
25
Continue on US 183; US 190
15 mi·15 min·US 183; US 190
26
Merge onto US 183; US 190; US 281
260 ft·4 sec·North US Highway 281
27
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
2.3 mi·4 min·North Key Avenue
28
Continue on US 183
35 mi·38 min·South US Highway 183
29
Continue on this road
0.4 mi·29 sec·this road
30
Keep slight left at fork onto 183A Toll
14 mi·14 min·183A Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Continue on US 183
13 mi·15 min·US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Toward TX Toll 290 East: HoustonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Merge onto 290 Toll
5.7 mi·5 min·Manor Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Continue on US 290
42 mi·48 min·East US Highway 290
35
Continue on US 290
33 mi·37 min·West Austin Street
36
Continue on US 290 Bus
1.6 mi·2 min·West Main Street
37
Arrive at destination
US 290 Bus
Trip Plan
Given the 8h 15m estimated drive time, breaking this 451.2-mile route into two days is highly recommended. Aim to depart Lubbock in the morning to cover about half the distance, allowing for a relaxed evening. The longest continuous stretch is nearly 74 miles on US Highway 84, so plan your fuel stops accordingly, especially as you move away from larger towns. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services can become more spread out on the latter half of the route.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 225.6 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 4h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.9 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 99 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 225.6 miles or 4h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 225.6 miles or 4h
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brenham, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lubbock, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lubbock, TX
Aim for roughly 226 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Brenham, TX
Aim for roughly 226 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 99 miles from Lubbock, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 84 for about 73.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 115.7 and 369.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
115.7 mi into trip|~1h 59m in|US 84
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84 toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
6
122.2 mi into trip|~2h 6m in
Take the exit toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater,...
6
340.8 mi into trip|~6h 9m in|183A Toll / 183A Toll Road
Keep slight left at fork onto 183A Toll / 183A Toll Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
368.3 mi into trip|~6h 39m in
Take the exit toward TX Toll 290 East: Houston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward TX Toll 290 East: Houston
5
369.3 mi into trip|~6h 41m in|290 Toll / Manor Expressway
Merge onto 290 Toll / Manor Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$61.80 one way
$123.60 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg158 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$69.03
$138.06
premium
$4.23
$75.05
$150.10
diesel
$4.80
$85.20
$170.39
Estimated Tolls: $1.00
183A Toll Road
(14.3 mi)$1.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$62
Tolls
$1
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$193–$303
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 157.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
135.4
1
$47.38
$21.66
Efficient EV
112.8
1
$39.48
$18.05
EV Truck/SUV
180.5
2
$63.17
$28.88
Gas CO2
158 kg
EV CO2
53 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Forecast as of Jul 15, 2026
Origin
Lubbock, TX
Late night
in Lubbock on Monday
Local time
1:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
SE 5 to 15 mph15% chanceLive forecast
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued July 15 at 6:01PM CDT until July 15 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Dust Advisory
Dust Advisory issued July 15 at 4:59PM MDT until July 15 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Destination
Brenham, TX
Late night
in Brenham on Monday
Local time
1:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 5 mph29% chanceLive forecast
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued July 15 at 6:01PM CDT until July 15 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Dust Advisory
Dust Advisory issued July 15 at 4:59PM MDT until July 15 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
91°F
Brownwood, TX
226 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
19 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
8h 15m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is mostly highway driving, with 84% of the 451.2 miles on major roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 73.9 miles on US Highway 84, which means extended periods of rural cruising. After the highway portions, you'll transition to State Highway 153 and US 183, offering a change of pace with potentially more local traffic and fewer exits.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 73.9 mi on US Highway 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 84 and State Highway 153. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 115.7 miles in near US 84.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 451.2 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 115.7 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 122.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 340.8 miles (183A Toll / 183A Toll Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,203 ft339 ft
Total Climb
101 ft
Total Descent
2,964 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
Elevation Range
2,863 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lubbock, TX and Brenham, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo and Tx Toll 290 East: Houston.
Lubbock is the largest city in the Panhandle of Texas and serves as the area's agricultural and economic hub. Lubbock, commonly known as the Hub City, is in the center of the South Plains, an expansive cotton-growing region.
Top landmarks
•Buddy Holly Center — music museum and art gallery in Lubbock, Texas
•Holden Properties Historic District — historic district in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas
•Cactus Theater — building in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas
Brenham is a city in the Post Oak Savannah region of Texas. It is the county seat of Washington, County and is about halfway between Houston and Austin on U.S. Highway 290. Brenham is largely known throughout Texas for its proximity to the Birthplace of Texas (Washington, Texas) and its largest employer, Blue Bell Creameries.
Brenham has a humid subtropical climate so expect very hot, humid summers. Conversely, the winters are very mild, and the coldest temperatures of the year rarely get below freezing.
Top landmarks
•F. W. Schuerenberg House — historic place in Brenham, Washington County, Texas
•Washington County Courthouse — historic courthouse in Brenham, Washington County, Texas
•Brenham Downtown Historic District — historic district in Brenham, Washington County, Texas
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 15m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 73.9 miles on US Highway 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 226 miles on day one.
Expect about $1.00 in tolls one way, starting with 183A Toll Road. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Brenham, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 115.7 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 122.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 340.8 miles (183A Toll / 183A Toll Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.3 hours each way, a round trip means 16.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Brenham, TX before the return drive.
