How far is Arlington, TX from Lake Brownwood, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Lake Brownwood, TX is about 151.9 miles (244.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Lake Brownwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Lake Brownwood.
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Start on West Abram Street
28 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street
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Continue on West Abram Street
127 m · 22 sec · West Abram Street
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Turn right onto South Center Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Center Street
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Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway
2543 ft · 49 sec · West Pioneer Parkway
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Turn left onto South Cooper Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Cooper Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
2943 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
15.5 mi · 17 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 377: Granbury
1090 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 377 North
845 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Loop 820
113 m · 9 sec · Southwest Loop 820
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Turn left onto Benbrook Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · Benbrook Boulevard
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Continue on US Highway 377 South
11.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 377 South
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Continue on Cresson Bypass
42.5 mi · 51 min · Cresson Bypass
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Continue on East South Loop
3.5 mi · 5 min · East South Loop
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Continue on West Washington Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street
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Continue on South US Highway 377
7.5 mi · 9 min · South US Highway 377
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Continue on Dublin Bypass
4.8 mi · 5 min · Dublin Bypass
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Continue on Southwest US Highway 377
2.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest US Highway 377
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Continue on US Highway 67
15.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 67
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Continue on East Central Avenue
2.9 mi · 3 min · East Central Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 67
19 mi · 22 min · US Highway 67
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Continue on Early Boulevard
4.5 mi · 5 min · Early Boulevard
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Continue on East Commerce Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · East Commerce Street
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Turn right onto Belle Plain Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Belle Plain Avenue
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Turn right onto Cottonwood Street
1567 ft · 43 sec · Cottonwood Street
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Continue on FM 2125
6.2 mi · 15 min · FM 2125
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Turn right onto Spillway Road
550 ft · 29 sec · Spillway Road
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Turn left onto Kirkland Drive
2312 ft · 2 min · Kirkland Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kirkland Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Lake Brownwood.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Cresson Bypass
Continue on Cresson Bypass
42.5 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Brownwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Lake Brownwood?
The road trip is about 151.9 miles (244.4 km) and usually takes 03h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stephenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Arlington and 76 miles from Lake Brownwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.26 one way or $40.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Brownwood.
Stop Ideas Near Stephenville
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 Stephenville.
Cleburne
Fort Worth Central Station
McGregor
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Lake Brownwood. Straight-line distance: 127.2 mi (204.71 km).
#1 Arlington
The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 398,864 |
| Coordinates | 32.7356900, -97.1080700 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Brownwood
Census designated place
| Population | 1,532 |
| Coordinates | 31.8357000, -99.0078300 |
| Altitude | 440 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Brownwood (-99.00783, 31.8357)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $3.78 | $20.26 | $40.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.79 | $45.58 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $24.61 | $49.22 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $21.40 | $42.80 |
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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