How far is Brownwood, TX from Frisco, TX?

The driving distance from Brownwood, TX to Frisco, TX is about 187.2 miles (301.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.9 miles (259 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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
187.21 mi
03h 35m
Flight
160.92 mi
258.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.92 mi
Kilometers
258.97 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.21 mi
Kilometers
301.28 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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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 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frisco
Sat, Apr 18, 1:37 AM CDT
Return by in Brownwood
Sat, Apr 18, 5:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownwood
2026-04-17T22:01
Arrive Frisco
Sat, Apr 18, 1:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:50 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
Millsap
TX

Town of the United States

From Brownwood
93.6 mi
01h 47m
To Frisco
93.6 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
84°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2538 ft · 55 sec · West Washington Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Senator Robert J. Glasgow Loop

    2 mi · 4 min · Senator Robert J. Glasgow Loop

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Lingleville Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West Lingleville Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    26.1 mi · 29 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    96 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto I-20 Service Road

    1105 ft · 30 sec · I-20 Service Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Fort Worth

    740 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    33.8 mi · 36 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.4 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  24. 24

    Continue on Northeast Loop

    1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  26. 26

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 North, I 635 East

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  29. 29

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  31. 31

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway

    2393 ft · 58 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on DNT North: Dallas North Tollway

    1.1 km · 1 min

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Dallas North Tollway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward Stonebrook Parkway

    1389 ft · 27 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway

    1037 ft · 22 sec · Dallas Parkway

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

    1218 ft · 28 sec · Stonebrook Parkway

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Parkwood Boulevard

  39. 39

    Continue on 5th Street

    1075 ft · 35 sec · 5th Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    108 m · 21 sec · Elm Street

  41. 41

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    105 m · 15 sec · 6th Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Main Street

    94 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
43 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
33.9 mi · 18%
US Highway 67/377 East
19 mi · 10%
US Highway 67
15.4 mi · 8%
TX 121 North
14.4 mi · 8%
Sam Rayburn Tollway
13.1 mi · 7%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

33.8 mi · 00h 36m

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
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
160.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millsap
01h 47m from Brownwood
Leave By
9:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brownwood and Partly Sunny near Frisco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 187.2 miles (301.3 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

Millsap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.6 miles from Brownwood and 93.6 miles from Frisco.

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

The direct path is about 160.9 miles (259 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 9:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.98 one way or $49.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brownwood and Partly Sunny near Frisco.

Stop Ideas Near Millsap

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

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

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

64 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Cleburne

74 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

112 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

113 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownwood and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 160.92 mi (258.97 km).

Brownwood

#1 Brownwood

City in Texas, United States of America

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

#2 Frisco

Frisco is a city in the US state of Texas located in the counties of Collin and Denton, and an affluent and rapidly developing suburb of Dallas.

Population209,980
Coordinates33.1506700, -96.8236100
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: Brownwood (-98.99116, 31.70932)
End: Frisco (-96.82361, 33.15067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.61 gal
25.01 L · about $24.98
Round trip
$49.96
13.22 gal · 50.02 L
Estimated CO2
58.7 kg one way
Round trip: 117.5 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $24.98 $49.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.11 $56.21
Premium $4.59 $30.35 $60.69
Diesel $3.99 $26.39 $52.79

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brownwood and Frisco. The current time is 22:01:44.

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.