How far is Frisco, TX from Brownwood, TX?
The driving distance from Frisco, TX to Brownwood, TX is about 180.8 miles (291 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.9 miles (259 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frisco and Brownwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frisco and Brownwood.
-
1
Start on Main Street
26 m · 10 sec · Main Street
-
2
Turn left onto 5th Street
1458 ft · 45 sec · 5th Street
-
3
Continue on Parkwood Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Parkwood Boulevard
-
4
Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway
1471 ft · 37 sec · Stonebrook Parkway
-
5
Turn left onto Dallas Parkway
885 ft · 17 sec · Dallas Parkway
-
6
Take the ramp slight left toward DNT Toll South
1541 ft · 21 sec
-
7
Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dallas North Tollway
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward SRT: Sam Rayburn Tollway
1918 ft · 47 sec
-
9
Keep slight right
1.2 km · 2 min
-
10
Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Tollway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
-
11
Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
-
12
Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
-
13
Continue straight
6.9 mi · 7 min
-
14
Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
6.9 mi · 8 min
-
15
Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Express West Toll
1.1 km · 42 sec
-
16
Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
3.4 mi · 3 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
-
17
Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress
-
18
Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress
-
19
Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress
-
20
Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop
1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop
-
21
Continue on Jim Wright Freeway
16.5 mi · 19 min · Jim Wright Freeway
-
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 377: Granbury
2613 ft · 1 min
-
23
Keep slight right to continue on US 377 South: Granbury
975 ft · 14 sec
-
24
Turn right onto Benbrook Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Benbrook Boulevard
-
25
Continue on US Highway 377 South
11.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 377 South
-
26
Continue on Cresson Bypass
42.5 mi · 51 min · Cresson Bypass
-
27
Continue on East South Loop
3.5 mi · 5 min · East South Loop
-
28
Continue on West Washington Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street
-
29
Continue on South US Highway 377
7.5 mi · 9 min · South US Highway 377
-
30
Continue on Dublin Bypass
4.8 mi · 5 min · Dublin Bypass
-
31
Continue on Southwest US Highway 377
2.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest US Highway 377
-
32
Continue on US Highway 67
15.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 67
-
33
Continue on East Central Avenue
2.9 mi · 3 min · East Central Avenue
-
34
Continue on US Highway 67
19 mi · 22 min · US Highway 67
-
35
Continue on Early Boulevard
4.5 mi · 5 min · Early Boulevard
-
36
Continue on East Commerce Street
2819 ft · 44 sec · East Commerce Street
-
37
Turn left onto Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
-
38
Turn left onto 8th Street
36 m · 11 sec · 8th Street
-
39
Turn left onto Swiss Avenue
93 m · 19 sec · Swiss Avenue
-
40
Turn left onto 7th Street
42 m · 7 sec · 7th Street
-
41
Turn right
47 m · 7 sec
-
42
Turn right
8 m · 2 sec
-
43
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frisco and Brownwood.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Cresson Bypass
Continue on Cresson Bypass
42.5 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Frisco and Mostly Sunny near Brownwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frisco to Brownwood?
The road trip is about 180.8 miles (291 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?
Granbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.4 miles from Frisco and 90.4 miles from Brownwood.
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 19.9 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 $24.11 one way or $48.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Frisco and Mostly Sunny near Brownwood.
Stop Ideas Near Granbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Granbury.
Cleburne
Fort Worth Central Station
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frisco and Brownwood. Straight-line distance: 160.92 mi (258.97 km).
#1 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.
| Population | 209,980 |
| Coordinates | 33.1506700, -96.8236100 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brownwood
City in Texas, United States of America
| Population | 19,031 |
| Coordinates | 31.7093200, -98.9911600 |
| Altitude | 416 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brownwood (-98.99116, 31.70932)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $24.11 | $48.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.13 | $54.26 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $29.29 | $58.58 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $25.48 | $50.95 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.