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

Fastest route

Directions for the route from Brownwood, Texas, USA to Fort Worth, Texas, USA:

  1. Take I-20 E in Cisco from US-183 Hwy N.
  2. Head northeast on Main St toward 6th St.
  3. Slight right to stay on Main St.
  4. Continue onto E Commerce St.
  5. Use the right 2 lanes to turn right to stay on E Commerce St.
  6. Continue onto US-377 N/US-67 N/US-84 E/Early Blvd.
  7. Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto US-183 Hwy N.

Directions

To get from Brownwood, Texas, USA to Fort Worth, Texas, USA, follow these steps:

  1. Start on Main St in Brownwood, Texas.
  2. Head northeast on Main St toward 6th St.
  3. Slight right to stay on Main St.
  4. Continue onto E Commerce St.
  5. Use the right 2 lanes to turn right to stay on E Commerce St.
  6. Continue onto US-377 N/US-67 N/US-84 E/Early Blvd.
  7. Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto US-183 Hwy N.
  8. Turn right onto I-20 Frontage.
  9. Take the I-20 E ramp on the left.
  10. Continue on I-20 E to Fort Worth.
  11. Take exit 13 from I-30 E.
  12. Keep left to continue on I-30 E, follow signs for Downtown/Fort Worth.
  13. Keep left to stay on I-30 E.
  14. Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 13 toward TX-199/Henderson St/Summit Ave/8th Ave.
  15. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Sundance Sq/Lancaster Ave/Cherry St/Convention Ctr.
  16. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Cherry St.
  17. Turn left onto Commerce St.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Make sure to follow the signs for the correct highways and exits.
  • ⛽ Plan your trip with enough fuel to cover the distance.
  • 🕑 Allow approximately 2 hours and 17 minutes for the journey.
  • 🚦 Be aware of traffic conditions and adjust your route if necessary.
  • 📍 Keep track of your location using a GPS or navigation app.
  • 🚧 Stay alert for any construction or road closures along the way.
  • 📱 Consider having a mobile phone charger in your vehicle for emergencies.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
284.55 mi
04h 33m
Flight
245.52 mi
395.12 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.52 mi
Kilometers
395.12 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.55 mi
Kilometers
457.94 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Tue, Jun 2, 9:55 PM CDT
Return by in Brownwood
Wed, Jun 3, 2:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownwood
2026-06-02T17:22
Arrive Fort Worth
Tue, Jun 2, 9:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 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
7:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownwood
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
Jewett
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Brownwood
141.9 mi
02h 16m
To Fort Worth
142.7 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
95°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mapleton Avenue

    1175 ft · 1 min · Mapleton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bayshore Drive

    1.4 km · 5 min · Bayshore Drive

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Bayshore Drive

    2507 ft · 3 min · Bayshore Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Schreck Street

    1.2 km · 4 min · West Schreck Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bayway Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Bayway Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Decker Drive

    1.4 km · 1 min · Decker Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West

    605 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Decker Drive

    1.1 km · 47 sec · Decker Drive

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · East Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 610 South, I 610 North

    1443 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 610 North

    2903 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto East Loop North

    5.9 mi · 7 min · East Loop North

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Hardy Toll Road North

    3219 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Hardy Toll Road

    21.8 mi · 25 min · Hardy Toll Road

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    174.6 mi · 2 hr 59 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North: Denton

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W North: Fort Worth

    957 ft · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hardy Toll Road
196 mi · 69%
US 287 North
57.6 mi · 20%
East Freeway
12.3 mi · 4%
East Loop North
5.95 mi · 2%
South Freeway
3.37 mi · 1%
Decker Drive
1.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Hardy Toll Road

Merge slight left

175 mi · 02h 59m

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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39 mi
245.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jewett
02h 16m from Brownwood
Leave By
7:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brownwood and Sunny then Slight 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 Brownwood to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 284.5 miles (457.9 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?

Jewett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.9 miles from Brownwood and 142.7 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 245.5 miles (395.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 7:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.94 one way or $75.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brownwood and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Jewett

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jewett, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jewett.

BUS

Bryan, TX

80 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

96 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Temple

118 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownwood and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 245.52 mi (395.12 km).

Brownwood

#1 Brownwood

City in Texas, United States of America

Population18,208
Coordinates29.7491200, -95.0499300
Altitude1
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: Mapleton Avenue (-95.048695, 29.747816)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 458 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.04 gal
38.01 L · about $37.94
Round trip
$75.88
20.08 gal · 76.02 L
Estimated CO2
89.2 kg one way
Round trip: 178.5 kg / 394 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $37.94 $75.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.69 $85.38
Premium $4.59 $46.09 $92.19
Diesel $3.99 $40.09 $80.18

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Brownwood and Fort Worth. The current time is 17:22:18.

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.