How far is Lake Brownwood, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Lake Brownwood, TX to Dallas, TX is about 175.2 miles (282 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.2 miles (232.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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
175.21 mi
03h 09m
Flight
144.24 mi
232.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.24 mi
Kilometers
232.13 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.21 mi
Kilometers
281.98 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Sat, Apr 18, 8:26 PM CDT
Return by in Lake Brownwood
Sat, Apr 18, 11:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Brownwood
2026-04-18T17:17
Arrive Dallas
Sat, Apr 18, 8:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 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
10:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Brownwood
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 Lake Brownwood
87.5 mi
01h 34m
To Dallas
87.7 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Brownwood and Dallas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kirkland Drive

    2312 ft · 2 min · Kirkland Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Spillway Road

    550 ft · 30 sec · Spillway Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto FM 2125

    6.2 mi · 15 min · FM 2125

  4. 4

    Continue on Cottonwood Street

    1567 ft · 50 sec · Cottonwood Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Belle Plain Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Belle Plain Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Commerce Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Commerce Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Early Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Early Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 67/377 East

    19 mi · 22 min · US Highway 67/377 East

  9. 9

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    2.9 mi · 3 min · West Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 67

    15.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 67

  11. 11

    Continue on Southwest US Highway 377

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest US Highway 377

  12. 12

    Continue on Dublin Bypass

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Dublin Bypass

  13. 13

    Continue on South US Highway 377

    7.5 mi · 9 min · South US Highway 377

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on West South Loop

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West South Loop

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Glen Rose Road

    2221 ft · 31 sec · Glen Rose Road

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 67

    28.8 mi · 33 min · US Highway 67

  18. 18

    Continue on Northeast Big Bend Trail

    61.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Northeast Big Bend Trail

  19. 19

    Continue on West S G Alexander Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · West S G Alexander Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on Marvin D Love Freeway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Marvin D Love Freeway

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on South Stemmons Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast Big Bend Trail
61.8 mi · 35%
US Highway 67
44.2 mi · 25%
US Highway 67/377 East
19 mi · 11%
South US Highway 377
7.5 mi · 4%
FM 2125
6.16 mi · 4%
Marvin D Love Freeway
5.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Northeast Big Bend Trail

Continue on Northeast Big Bend Trail

61.8 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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
144.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glen Rose
01h 34m from Lake Brownwood
Leave By
10:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Brownwood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175.2 miles (282 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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 87.5 miles from Lake Brownwood and 87.7 miles from Dallas.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 144.2 miles (232.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 10:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.35 one way or $46.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Brownwood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

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 Lake Brownwood and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 144.24 mi (232.13 km).

Lake Brownwood

#1 Lake Brownwood

Census designated place

Population1,532
Coordinates31.8357000, -99.0078300
Altitude440
CountryUnited States
Dallas

#2 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
Start: Waterfront Road (-99.007832, 31.835755)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.18 gal
23.4 L · about $23.35
Round trip
$46.71
12.36 gal · 46.8 L
Estimated CO2
54.9 kg one way
Round trip: 109.8 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $23.35 $46.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.28 $52.55
Premium $4.59 $28.37 $56.74
Diesel $3.99 $24.68 $49.35

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

There is no time difference between Lake Brownwood and Dallas. The current time is 17:17:10.

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.