How far is Brownwood, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Brownwood, TX to Dallas, TX is about 167.6 miles (269.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
167.65 mi
02h 58m
Flight
147.64 mi
237.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.64 mi
Kilometers
237.61 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.65 mi
Kilometers
269.8 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 7:27 AM CDT
Return by in Brownwood
Thu, Apr 23, 10:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownwood
2026-04-23T04:29
Arrive Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 7:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownwood
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Glen Rose
TX

City in Somervell County, Texas, United States

From Brownwood
83.8 mi
01h 29m
To Dallas
83.9 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brownwood and Dallas.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2742 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    70 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto West Commerce Street

    2714 ft · 37 sec · West Commerce Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Early Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Early Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 67/377 East

    19 mi · 22 min · US Highway 67/377 East

  8. 8

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    2.9 mi · 3 min · West Central Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 67

    15.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 67

  10. 10

    Continue on Southwest US Highway 377

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest US Highway 377

  11. 11

    Continue on Dublin Bypass

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Dublin Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on South US Highway 377

    7.5 mi · 9 min · South US Highway 377

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on West South Loop

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West South Loop

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Glen Rose Road

    2221 ft · 31 sec · Glen Rose Road

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 67

    28.8 mi · 33 min · US Highway 67

  17. 17

    Continue on Northeast Big Bend Trail

    61.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Northeast Big Bend Trail

  18. 18

    Continue on West S G Alexander Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · West S G Alexander Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on Marvin D Love Freeway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Marvin D Love Freeway

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue on South Stemmons Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast Big Bend Trail
61.8 mi · 37%
US Highway 67
44.2 mi · 26%
US Highway 67/377 East
19 mi · 11%
South US Highway 377
7.5 mi · 4%
Marvin D Love Freeway
5.49 mi · 3%
Dublin Bypass
4.82 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Northeast Big Bend Trail

Continue on Northeast Big Bend Trail

61.8 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
147.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glen Rose
01h 29m from Brownwood
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Brownwood and Mostly Cloudy near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brownwood to Dallas?

The road trip is about 167.6 miles (269.8 km) and usually takes 02h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Glen Rose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.8 miles from Brownwood and 83.9 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.33 one way or $44.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Brownwood and Mostly Cloudy near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Glen Rose

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Glen Rose, 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 Glen Rose.

RAIL

Cleburne

37 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

70 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

McGregor

95 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Waco, TX

96 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownwood and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 147.64 mi (237.61 km).

Brownwood

#1 Brownwood

City in Texas, United States of America

Population19,031
Coordinates31.7093200, -98.9911600
Altitude416
CountryUnited States
Dallas

#2 Dallas

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

Population1,343,266
Coordinates32.7830600, -96.8066700
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: (-98.991217, 31.709358)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.91 gal
22.39 L · about $22.33
Round trip
$44.67
11.82 gal · 44.78 L
Estimated CO2
52.5 kg one way
Round trip: 105 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.33 $44.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.13 $50.26
Premium $4.59 $27.13 $54.27
Diesel $3.99 $23.60 $47.20

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 Brownwood and Dallas. The current time is 04:29:00.

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.