How far is Brownwood, TX from Garland, TX?

The driving distance from Brownwood, TX to Garland, TX is about 321.6 miles (517.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 280.8 miles (451.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
321.6 mi
05h 20m
Flight
280.78 mi
451.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
280.78 mi
Kilometers
451.87 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
321.6 mi
Kilometers
517.57 km
Drive Time
05h 20m

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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 05h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garland
Sun, May 24, 6:26 PM CDT
Return by in Brownwood
Sun, May 24, 11:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownwood
2026-05-24T13:05
Arrive Garland
Sun, May 24, 6:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 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
6:18 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
Duncanville
TX

City in Dallas County, Texas, in the United States

From Brownwood
158.6 mi
02h 40m
To Garland
162.9 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
83°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.6 mi · 4 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street

    2094 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana

    129 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center

    2206 ft · 33 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana

    117 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    125.1 mi · 2 hr 8 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield

    1780 ft · 46 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto US Highway 259 North

    16.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 259 North

  29. 29

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 5 min

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East R L Thornton Freeway
133 mi · 41%
Northeast Big Bend Trail
61.8 mi · 19%
US Highway 67
44.2 mi · 14%
US Highway 67/377 East
19 mi · 6%
US Highway 259 North
16.5 mi · 5%
South US Highway 377
7.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East R L Thornton Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

125 mi · 02h 08m

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
05h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.8 mi
280.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duncanville
02h 40m from Brownwood
Leave By
6:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brownwood and Mostly Sunny near Garland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 321.6 miles (517.6 km) and usually takes 05h 20m 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?

Duncanville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.6 miles from Brownwood and 162.9 miles from Garland.

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

The direct path is about 280.8 miles (451.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 6:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.89 one way or $85.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brownwood and Mostly Sunny near Garland.

Stop Ideas Near Duncanville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Duncanville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 8.8 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 7.5 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall
Ovilla City Hall
Nearby stop 10.6 mi away

Ovilla City Hall

Ovilla , TX
105 S Cockrell Hill Rd, Ovilla, TX 75154
Rating 3.3/5 9 reviews Fire station,Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

17 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

17 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

31 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

40 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownwood and Garland. Straight-line distance: 280.78 mi (451.87 km).

Brownwood

#1 Brownwood

City in Texas, United States of America

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

#2 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

Population238,139
Coordinates33.5165000, -94.6693800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: (-98.991217, 31.709358)
End: FM 1701 (-94.669398, 33.516846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 518 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.35 gal
42.96 L · about $42.89
Round trip
$85.78
22.7 gal · 85.92 L
Estimated CO2
100.9 kg one way
Round trip: 201.7 kg / 445 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $42.89 $85.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.26 $96.52
Premium $4.59 $52.11 $104.22
Diesel $3.99 $45.32 $90.64

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 · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Brownwood and Garland. The current time is 13:05:39.

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.