Origin
Brownfield, TX
Afternoon in Brownfield on Sunday
Local time
4:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brownfield, TX to Houston, TX
Drive Time
8h 36m
Distance
536.2 mi
863 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$82
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 29m
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6 AM
8h 37m
8 AM
8h 52m
10 AM
8h 42m
12 PM
8h 41m
3 PM
8h 43m
5 PM
8h 52m
8 PM
8h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brownfield, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Trip Overview
The drive from Brownfield, TX to Houston, TX covers 536.2 miles and takes about 8h 36m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on North 1st Street, Seagraves Road, Lamesa Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $81.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
268.1 miles from Brownfield, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 536.2 miles and 8h 36m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are North 1st Street and Seagraves Road.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 1st Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 8h 36m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 36m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brownfield, TX to Houston, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Seagraves Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lamesa Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 137 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Brownfield Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Bryan Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Lynn Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North 1st Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownfield, TX and Houston, TX.
1
Start on Lubbock Road
43 ft
·
3 sec
·
Lubbock Road
2
Continue on North 1st Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 1st Street
3
Continue on Seagraves Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Seagraves Road
4
Turn left onto Lamesa Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamesa Highway
5
Continue on State Highway 137
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 137
6
Continue on Lamesa Highway
15 mi
·
14 min
·
Lamesa Highway
7
Continue on Brownfield Highway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Brownfield Highway
8
Continue on North State Highway 137
15 mi
·
22 min
·
North State Highway 137
9
Continue on North Bryan Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Bryan Avenue
10
Turn left onto North 4th Street
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
North 4th Street
11
Turn right onto North Lynn Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Lynn Avenue
12
Continue on South Dallas Avenue
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Dallas Avenue
13
Continue on South US Highway 87
18 mi
·
18 min
·
South US Highway 87
14
Continue on William Crooker Highway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
William Crooker Highway
15
Continue on North US Highway 87
18 mi
·
18 min
·
North US Highway 87
16
Continue on William B Crooker Memorial Highway
52 mi
·
52 min
·
William B Crooker Memorial Highway
17
Continue on 4th Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
4th Street
18
Continue on US Highway 87 South
15 mi
·
14 min
·
US Highway 87 South
19
Continue straight
104 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
20
Turn right onto Bridge Street
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Bridge Street
21
Turn left onto State Highway 71
47 mi
·
50 min
·
State Highway 71
22
Turn left
2.8 mi
·
3 min
23
Turn right onto Bessemer Avenue
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Bessemer Avenue
24
Continue on Ford Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Ford Street
25
Turn left
63 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
26
Continue on State Highway 71 West
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 71 West
27
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
28
Merge slight right onto West US Highway 290
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
West US Highway 290
29
Take the exit straight toward US 290 East, TX 71 East
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 290 East, TX 71 East
30
Merge slight left onto West US Highway 290
203 ft
·
3 sec
·
West US Highway 290
31
Continue straight
14 mi
·
15 min
32
Turn straight onto Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bastrop Freeway
33
Continue on East State Highway 71
0.5 mi
·
29 sec
·
East State Highway 71
34
Continue on Texas State Highway 71
137 mi
·
2 hr 25 min
·
Texas State Highway 71
35
Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
36
Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Katy Tollway
37
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
38
Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Katy Freeway
39
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Theatre District
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Downtown, Theatre District
40
Continue on Smith Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Smith Street
41
Turn left onto Preston Street
331 ft
·
17 sec
·
Preston Street
42
Turn left onto Louisiana Street
180 ft
·
5 sec
·
Louisiana Street
43
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 268.1 miles from Brownfield, TX, or about 4h 18m into the drive.
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 118 miles or 1h 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 268.1 miles or 4h 18m 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 268.1 miles or 4h 18m
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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Houston, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brownfield, 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 Brownfield, TX
Aim for roughly 268 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Houston, TX
Aim for roughly 268 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 118 miles from Brownfield, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 268.1 mi from Brownfield, TX · 4h 18m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
177 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
354 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Austin, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
268 mi · about 4.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Leander, TX after about 268 miles or 4.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 118 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 268.1 miles from Brownfield, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 268 miles or 4.3 hours on the road.
Arriving in Houston, TX
The final approach into Houston, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Houston, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Houston, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$81.91 one way
$163.82 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
188 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $89.76 | $179.52 |
| premium | $4.59 | $96.92 | $193.83 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $119.13 | $238.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$82
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$212–$322
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 187.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $56 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 160.9 | 1 | $56.30 | $25.74 |
| Efficient EV | 134.1 | 1 | $46.92 | $21.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 214.5 | 2 | $75.07 | $34.32 |
Gas CO2
188 kg
EV CO2
63 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.
Destination
Houston, TX
Afternoon in Houston on Sunday
Local time
4:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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 36m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brownfield, TX to Houston, TX covers 536.2 miles and takes about 8h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 1st Street, Seagraves Road, Lamesa Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 268 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 268.1 miles from Brownfield, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $81.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 36m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brownfield, TX to Houston, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brownfield, TX to Houston, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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