How far is Garland, TX from Brownwood, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Brownwood, TX is about 317.7 miles (511.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 280.8 miles (451.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Dallas County, Texas, in the United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Brownwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Brownwood.
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Start on the route
2.1 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 259 South
16.3 mi · 24 min · US Highway 259 South
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Take the ramp right
2301 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
131.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E: Denton, Waco
3065 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
607 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
67 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco
1915 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Cleburne, Kiest Boulevard
566 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Marvin D Love Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Marvin D Love Freeway
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Continue on East S G Alexander Freeway
2.1 mi · 2 min · East S G Alexander Freeway
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Continue on West S G Alexander Freeway
2990 ft · 36 sec · West S G Alexander Freeway
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Continue on North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
61.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min · North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
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Continue on Southwest Big Bend Trail
28.8 mi · 33 min · Southwest Big Bend Trail
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Continue on Glen Rose Road
2221 ft · 31 sec · Glen Rose Road
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Turn left onto East South Loop
2.4 mi · 4 min · East South Loop
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Continue on West Washington Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street
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Continue on South US Highway 377
7.5 mi · 9 min · South US Highway 377
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Continue on Dublin Bypass
4.8 mi · 5 min · Dublin Bypass
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Continue on Southwest US Highway 377
2.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest US Highway 377
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Continue on US Highway 67
15.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 67
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Continue on East Central Avenue
2.9 mi · 3 min · East Central Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 67
19 mi · 22 min · US Highway 67
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Continue on Early Boulevard
4.5 mi · 5 min · Early Boulevard
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Continue on East Commerce Street
2819 ft · 44 sec · East Commerce Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto 8th Street
36 m · 11 sec · 8th Street
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Turn left onto Swiss Avenue
93 m · 19 sec · Swiss Avenue
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Turn left onto 7th Street
42 m · 7 sec · 7th Street
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Turn right
47 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
8 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Brownwood.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 259 South
Merge slight left
132 mi · 02h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Garland and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brownwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Brownwood?
The road trip is about 317.7 miles (511.3 km) and usually takes 06h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Duncanville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.8 miles from Garland and 158.9 miles from Brownwood.
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 36.9 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.36 one way or $84.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Garland and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brownwood.
Stop Ideas Near Duncanville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Duncanville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Brownwood. Straight-line distance: 280.78 mi (451.87 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| 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: 511 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $42.36 | $84.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.66 | $95.33 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $51.47 | $102.93 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $44.76 | $89.52 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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