How far is Grand Prairie, TX from Brownwood, TX?
The driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to Brownwood, TX is about 271.9 miles (437.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 236.9 miles (381.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Leon County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Prairie and Brownwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Prairie and Brownwood.
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Start on the route
67 m · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street
58 m · 14 sec · Northeast 5th Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1069 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Belt Line Road
5.4 mi · 10 min · South Belt Line Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 20 East
1720 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.2 mi · 16 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45 South: Houston
1607 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
203.2 mi · 3 hr 29 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hardy Toll Road South
21.9 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 610 East
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North Loop East
5.9 mi · 7 min · North Loop East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Beaumont, Downtown
1008 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Beaumont
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
12.7 mi · 15 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Decker Drive
1992 ft · 26 sec · Decker Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward Bayway Drive
812 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Decker Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Decker Drive
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Turn right onto Bayway Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Bayway Drive
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Turn right onto West Schreck Street
1640 ft · 1 min · West Schreck Street
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Continue on West Schreck Street
2192 ft · 3 min · West Schreck Street
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Turn right onto Bayshore Drive
2251 ft · 3 min · Bayshore Drive
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Continue on Bayshore Drive
1.4 km · 6 min · Bayshore Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mapleton Avenue
1175 ft · 1 min · Mapleton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mapleton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Prairie and Brownwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Julius Schepps Freeway
Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
203 mi · 03h 29m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie to Brownwood?
The road trip is about 271.9 miles (437.6 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?
Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.1 miles from Grand Prairie and 135.8 miles from Brownwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 236.9 miles (381.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 6:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.24 one way or $72.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Grand Prairie and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brownwood.
Stop Ideas Near Leona
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 Leona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Prairie and Brownwood. Straight-line distance: 236.87 mi (381.2 km).
#1 Grand Prairie
The ninth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 195,272 |
| Coordinates | 32.7459600, -96.9977800 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brownwood
City in Texas, United States of America
| Population | 18,208 |
| Coordinates | 29.7491200, -95.0499300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brownwood (-95.04993, 29.74912)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 438 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $36.24 | $72.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.78 | $81.55 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $44.03 | $88.06 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $38.29 | $76.59 |
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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