How far is Brownfield, TX from Fort Worth, TX?

The driving distance from Brownfield, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 327.4 miles (526.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 288.9 miles (464.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
327.43 mi
04h 57m
Flight
288.88 mi
464.91 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
288.88 mi
Kilometers
464.91 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
327.43 mi
Kilometers
526.95 km
Drive Time
04h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 5:04 AM CDT
Return by in Brownfield
Thu, Apr 23, 10:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownfield
2026-04-23T00:06
Arrive Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 5:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownfield
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tye
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Brownfield
163.5 mi
02h 28m
To Fort Worth
163.9 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brownfield and Fort Worth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brownfield and Fort Worth.

  1. 1

    Start on Lubbock Road

    13 m · 10 sec · Lubbock Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Tahoka Road

    52.5 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Tahoka Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    1998 ft · 49 sec · South Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 84

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 15 min · US Highway 84

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

    183 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377 North: Waco, Denton

    870 ft · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W South: Waco

    2725 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    547 ft · 7 sec · South Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue

    2710 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on South Freeway

    1940 ft · 47 sec · South Freeway

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownfield and Fort Worth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
183 mi · 56%
US Highway 84
74.6 mi · 23%
Tahoka Road
52.5 mi · 16%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 5%
I 35W South
0.52 mi
US 287 Business
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

183 mi · 03h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.5 mi
288.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tye
02h 28m from Brownfield
Leave By
7:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brownfield and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brownfield to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 327.4 miles (526.9 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?

Tye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.5 miles from Brownfield and 163.9 miles from Fort Worth.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 288.9 miles (464.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 7:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.65 one way or $87.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brownfield and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownfield and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 288.88 mi (464.91 km).

Brownfield

#1 Brownfield

City in Texas, USA

Population9,236
Coordinates33.1812000, -102.2743500
Altitude1009
CountryUnited States
Fort Worth

#2 Fort Worth

The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population927,720
Coordinates32.7254100, -97.3208500
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: US 82 East (-102.274358, 33.181204)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 527 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.55 gal
43.74 L · about $43.65
Round trip
$87.29
23.1 gal · 87.48 L
Estimated CO2
102.6 kg one way
Round trip: 205.3 kg / 453 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $43.65 $87.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.11 $98.22
Premium $4.59 $53.03 $106.05
Diesel $3.99 $46.12 $92.24

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brownfield and Fort Worth. The current time is 00:06:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.