How far is Dallas, TX from Brownwood, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Brownwood, TX is about 167.6 miles (269.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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
167.61 mi
03h 15m
Flight
147.64 mi
237.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
167.61 mi
Kilometers
269.74 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownwood
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 PM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 3:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-23T09:02
Arrive Brownwood
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 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
10:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
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
Glen Rose
TX

City in Somervell County, Texas, United States

From Dallas
83.8 mi
01h 37m
To Brownwood
83.8 mi
01h 37m

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
84°F
Today

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 Dallas and Brownwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Lamar Street

    601 ft · 21 sec · North Lamar Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ross Avenue

    1028 ft · 23 sec · Ross Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Houston Street

    603 ft · 26 sec · North Houston Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Elm Street

    709 ft · 14 sec · Elm Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 30, I 35E

    100 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West, I 35E South

    835 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South

    101 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Cleburne, Kiest Boulevard

    566 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Marvin D Love Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Marvin D Love Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on East S G Alexander Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · East S G Alexander Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on West S G Alexander Freeway

    2990 ft · 36 sec · West S G Alexander Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on North J Elmer Weaver Freeway

    61.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min · North J Elmer Weaver Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Southwest Big Bend Trail

    28.8 mi · 33 min · Southwest Big Bend Trail

  17. 17

    Continue on Glen Rose Road

    2221 ft · 29 sec · Glen Rose Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East South Loop

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East South Loop

  19. 19

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South US Highway 377

    7.5 mi · 9 min · South US Highway 377

  21. 21

    Continue on Dublin Bypass

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Dublin Bypass

  22. 22

    Continue on Southwest US Highway 377

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest US Highway 377

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 67

    15.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 67

  24. 24

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    2.9 mi · 3 min · East Central Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 67

    19 mi · 22 min · US Highway 67

  26. 26

    Continue on Early Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Early Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    2819 ft · 44 sec · East Commerce Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    36 m · 11 sec · 8th Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Swiss Avenue

    93 m · 19 sec · Swiss Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    42 m · 7 sec · 7th Street

  32. 32

    Turn right

    47 m · 7 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
61.7 mi · 37%
US Highway 67
34.4 mi · 21%
Southwest Big Bend Trail
28.8 mi · 17%
South US Highway 377
7.49 mi · 4%
Marvin D Love Freeway
5.32 mi · 3%
Dublin Bypass
4.84 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North J Elmer Weaver Freeway

Continue on North J Elmer Weaver Freeway

61.7 mi · 01h 11m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
147.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glen Rose
01h 37m from Dallas
Leave By
10:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Dallas and Mostly Cloudy near Brownwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.6 miles (269.7 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

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

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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM 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 Dallas and Mostly Cloudy near Brownwood.

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 Dallas and Brownwood. Straight-line distance: 147.64 mi (237.61 km).

Dallas

#1 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
Brownwood

#2 Brownwood

City in Texas, United States of America

Population19,031
Coordinates31.7093200, -98.9911600
Altitude416
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Brownwood (-98.99116, 31.70932)

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 Dallas and Brownwood. The current time is 09:02:23.

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.