How far is Brownwood, TX from Grand Prairie, TX?

The driving distance from Brownwood, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.8 miles (220.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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
159.9 mi
02h 42m
Flight
136.76 mi
220.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.76 mi
Kilometers
220.1 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.9 mi
Kilometers
257.33 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Prairie
Sun, May 24, 3:48 PM CDT
Return by in Brownwood
Sun, May 24, 6:31 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 Grand Prairie
Sun, May 24, 3:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:04 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
Tolar
TX

City in Hood County, Texas, United States

From Brownwood
75.7 mi
01h 21m
To Grand Prairie
84.2 mi
01h 21m

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
87°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brownwood and Grand Prairie.

  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

    3.6 mi · 6 min · West South Loop

  15. 15

    Continue on North US Highway 377

    42.4 mi · 51 min · North US Highway 377

  16. 16

    Continue on South US Highway 377

    11.1 mi · 13 min · South US Highway 377

  17. 17

    Continue on Benbrook Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Benbrook Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Southwest Loop 820

    1160 ft · 23 sec · Southwest Loop 820

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East

    1833 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    14.1 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    10.9 mi · 12 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward PGBT North: President George Bush Turnpike

    1.5 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue on President George Bush Turnpike

    3.3 mi · 4 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 180: Jefferson Street, Main Street

    1486 ft · 25 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto South State Highway 161

    2969 ft · 59 sec · South State Highway 161

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on East Main Street

    1793 ft · 46 sec · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North US Highway 377
42.4 mi · 27%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
25 mi · 16%
US Highway 67/377 East
19 mi · 12%
South US Highway 377
18.6 mi · 12%
US Highway 67
15.4 mi · 10%
Dublin Bypass
4.82 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North US Highway 377

Continue on North US Highway 377

42.4 mi · 00h 51m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
136.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tolar
01h 21m from Brownwood
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brownwood and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brownwood to Grand Prairie?

The road trip is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Tolar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.7 miles from Brownwood and 84.2 miles from Grand Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 136.8 miles (220.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 1:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.31 one way or $42.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tolar

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

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

RAIL

Cleburne

51 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

69 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

113 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 Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 136.76 mi (220.1 km).

Brownwood

#1 Brownwood

City in Texas, United States of America

Population19,031
Coordinates31.7093200, -98.9911600
Altitude416
CountryUnited States
Grand Prairie

#2 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

Population195,272
Coordinates32.7459600, -96.9977800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: (-98.991217, 31.709358)
End: (-96.997772, 32.74596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.64 gal
21.36 L · about $21.31
Round trip
$42.63
11.28 gal · 42.72 L
Estimated CO2
50.1 kg one way
Round trip: 100.2 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $21.31 $42.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.98 $47.96
Premium $4.59 $25.89 $51.79
Diesel $3.99 $22.52 $45.04

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 Grand Prairie. The current time is 13:05:54.

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.