How far is Lake Brownwood, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Lake Brownwood, TX to Arlington, TX is about 173.5 miles (279.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Brownwood and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Brownwood and Arlington.
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Start on Kirkland Drive
2312 ft · 2 min · Kirkland Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Spillway Road
550 ft · 30 sec · Spillway Road
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Turn left onto FM 2125
6.2 mi · 15 min · FM 2125
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Continue on Cottonwood Street
1567 ft · 50 sec · Cottonwood Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Belle Plain Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Belle Plain Avenue
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Turn left onto West Commerce Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Commerce Street
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Continue on Early Boulevard
4.5 mi · 5 min · Early Boulevard
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Continue on US Highway 67/377 East
19 mi · 22 min · US Highway 67/377 East
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Continue on West Central Avenue
2.9 mi · 3 min · West Central Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 67
15.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 67
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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 Dublin Bypass
4.8 mi · 5 min · Dublin Bypass
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Continue on South US Highway 377
7.5 mi · 9 min · South US Highway 377
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Turn straight onto West Washington Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street
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Keep slight right to continue on West South Loop
3.6 mi · 6 min · West South Loop
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Continue on North US Highway 377
42.4 mi · 51 min · North US Highway 377
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Continue on South US Highway 377
11.1 mi · 13 min · South US Highway 377
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Continue on Benbrook Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Benbrook Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Loop 820
1160 ft · 23 sec · Southwest Loop 820
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East
1833 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
14.1 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield
1054 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on West Interstate 20
1357 ft · 25 sec · West Interstate 20
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Turn left onto South Cooper Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street
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Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway
2548 ft · 51 sec · West Pioneer Parkway
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Turn left onto South Center Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street
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Continue on South Mesquite Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Mesquite Street
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Turn left onto East Abram Street
708 ft · 26 sec · East Abram Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Brownwood and Arlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Brownwood and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Brownwood to Arlington?
The road trip is about 173.5 miles (279.2 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Stephenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Lake Brownwood and 97.6 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 12:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.13 one way or $46.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Brownwood and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Stephenville
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 Stephenville.
Cleburne
Fort Worth Central Station
McGregor
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Brownwood and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 127.2 mi (204.71 km).
#1 Lake Brownwood
Census designated place
| Population | 1,532 |
| Coordinates | 31.8357000, -99.0078300 |
| Altitude | 440 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arlington
The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 398,864 |
| Coordinates | 32.7356900, -97.1080700 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $23.13 | $46.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.02 | $52.04 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $28.10 | $56.19 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $24.44 | $48.87 |
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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