Origin
Garland, TX
Evening in Garland on Sunday
Local time
5:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Garland, TX to Brenham, TX
Drive Time
6h 5m
Distance
293 mi
472 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 53m
★
6 AM
6h 6m
8 AM
6h 31m
10 AM
6h 15m
12 PM
6h 12m
3 PM
6h 16m
5 PM
6h 30m
8 PM
5h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brenham, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Garland to Brenham, expect a 293-mile journey that typically takes about 6 hours and 5 minutes behind the wheel. This route is well-suited for a single-day commitment, keeping you entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas. Budgeting around $45 for fuel should cover your primary travel costs for the trip. You will primarily navigate via I-45 and TX 155, making this a straightforward highway-focused drive. While it is certainly feasible to complete this in one day, having the flexibility to adjust your pace makes the excursion much more manageable.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
146.5 miles from Garland, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mix of road types, as roughly 75% of this journey is spent on highways. The drive begins with a 41.5-mile stretch on South Madison Street, which serves as your longest uninterrupted segment of the trip. As you transition onto the major highway corridors, the character of the road shifts from local pavement to the faster, more consistent pace of I-45. Navigating these varied road types keeps the experience from feeling like a monotonous grind, though you should remain prepared for changing traffic patterns. Overall, the route balance provides a practical way to traverse the state while maintaining steady progress toward your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 48 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Madison Street is the longest continuous segment at about 41.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South Madison Street and I 45. You will hit about 27 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 35.9 miles in.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 293 miles you will encounter 27 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 35.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 82.6 miles (US 80; TX 155 / West Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 83.4 miles (TX 155): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 27 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
35.9 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward US 271 to US 67, SH 49, FM 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 271 to US 67, SH 49, FM 1734: Mount P...
5
82.6 mi into trip
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~1h 41m in
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US 80; TX 155 / West Broadway Street
Turn right onto US 80; TX 155 / West Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
83.4 mi into trip
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~1h 42m in
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TX 155
Turn left onto TX 155
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
186.2 mi into trip
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~3h 45m in
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South Craig Street
Turn left onto South Craig Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
222.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 23m in
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US 190; TX 21 / East Main Street
Turn right onto US 190; TX 21 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Garland, TX and Brenham, TX, road signs point toward Sh 49, Fm 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg and Crockett.
Sh 49
35.9 mi in
|
~47m
Fm 1734: Mount Pleasant
35.9 mi in
|
~47m
Paris
35.9 mi in
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~47m
Pittsburg
35.9 mi in
|
~47m
Crockett
222.3 mi in
|
~4h 23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Madison Street | 41.5 mi | 1h 1m |
| I 45 | 34.6 mi | 34m |
| TX 155 | 26 mi | 30m |
| US 271 | 22.6 mi | 25m |
| US 79 | 22 mi | 25m |
| State Highway 105 | 21.6 mi | 28m |
| State Highway 155 | 20.7 mi | 23m |
| State Highway 155 South | 19.2 mi | 22m |
Longest stretch:
South Madison Street
— 41.5 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland, TX and Brenham, TX.
1
Start on FM 1701
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
FM 1701
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 259
16 mi
·
24 min
·
US Highway 259 South
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
4
Merge onto I 30
17 mi
·
17 min
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I 30
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 271 to US 67, SH 49, FM 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg
6
Turn straight onto Lakewood Drive
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Lakewood Drive
7
Turn left onto US 271
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
West Ferguson Road
8
Turn straight onto US 271
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Bill Ratliff Freeway
9
Continue on South US Highway 271
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South US Highway 271
10
Continue on US 271
23 mi
·
25 min
·
US 271
11
Turn straight onto TX 155
13 mi
·
15 min
·
TX 155
12
Turn right onto US 80; TX 155
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto TX 155
13 mi
·
14 min
·
TX 155
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto US 271; TX 155
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 271
15
Continue on US 271; TX 155
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Gentry Parkway
16
Continue on US 271; TX 155
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Beckham Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto TX 31
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
East Front Street
18
Turn left onto South Broadway Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Broadway Avenue
19
Turn right onto US 69; TX 64; TX 110; TX 155
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Fourth Street
20
Continue on US 69; TX 64; TX 110; TX 155
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Glenwood Boulevard
21
Turn left onto TX 155
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Vine Avenue
22
Continue on TX 155
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Frankston Highway
23
Continue on TX 155
19 mi
·
22 min
·
State Highway 155 South
24
Continue on TX 155
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Frankston Highway
25
Continue on TX 155
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Elm Street
26
Continue on TX 155
21 mi
·
23 min
·
State Highway 155
27
Continue on TX 155
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Link Street
28
Turn right onto US 79; TX 19
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Palestine Avenue
29
Continue on US 79; US 84
12 mi
·
13 min
·
West Oak Street
30
Turn straight onto US 79
22 mi
·
25 min
·
US 79
Use the none lane.
31
Turn left onto South Craig Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Craig Street
Use the left lane.
32
Continue on Interstate Highway 45 South Feeder Road
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Interstate Highway 45 South Feeder Road
33
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 45
34
Merge onto I 45
35 mi
·
34 min
·
I 45
35
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 190 West, TX 21: Bryan, Crockett
36
Turn left onto Interstate 45 North
479 ft
·
17 sec
·
Interstate 45 North
37
Turn right onto US 190; TX 21
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
Use the right lane.
38
Turn left onto TX 75
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
South May Street
39
Turn right onto TX 90
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
East South Street
40
Turn left onto TX 90
41 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
South Madison Street
41
Continue on TX 90
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
East Washington Avenue
42
Continue on TX 105
22 mi
·
28 min
·
State Highway 105
Use the straight lane.
43
Continue on TX 105
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 105
Use the straight lane.
44
Turn left onto TX 105
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Chappell Hill Street
45
Turn right onto TX 105
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Main Street
46
Turn left onto South Park Street
231 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Park Street
47
Turn left onto US 290 Bus
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Alamo Street
48
Arrive at destination
US 290 Bus
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 6-hour drive, try to depart early in the morning to avoid the heaviest traffic periods. Since the route includes one planned stop, use that break strategically to refuel and stretch your legs before tackling the remaining distance. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge throughout the journey, as the $45 estimate can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency and local prices. Because the drive is relatively efficient, you have the advantage of arriving in Brenham with plenty of daylight left. My best tip for this specific trek is to plan your single stop near the transition point between TX 155 and the interstate to ensure you aren't searching for services during the longer highway stretches.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 146.5 miles from Garland, TX, or about 2h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146.5 miles or 2h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brenham, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Garland, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Garland, TX
This is one driving day of about 293 miles and 6h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Garland, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on South Madison Street for about 41.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 146.5 mi from Garland, TX · 2h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
147 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 146.5 miles from Garland, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brenham, TX
The final approach into Brenham, 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 Brenham, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.76 one way
$89.51 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
103 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $49.05 | $98.10 |
| premium | $4.59 | $52.96 | $105.92 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $65.09 | $130.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87.9 | 1 | $30.76 | $14.06 |
| Efficient EV | 73.3 | 0 | $25.64 | $11.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117.2 | 1 | $41.02 | $18.75 |
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% 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
Brenham, TX
Evening in Brenham on Sunday
Local time
5:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°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.
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
5 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
6h 5m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Garland, TX to Brenham, TX covers 293 miles and takes about 6h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Madison Street, I 45, TX 155. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 146.5 miles from Garland, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.76 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 293 miles you will encounter 27 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 35.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 82.6 miles (US 80; TX 155 / West Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 83.4 miles (TX 155): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Garland, TX and Brenham, TX, road signs point toward Sh 49, Fm 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg and Crockett.
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