How far is Lake Brownwood, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Lake Brownwood, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 139.4 miles (224.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
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Halfway Point
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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 Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Brownwood and Fort Worth.
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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
7.2 mi · 8 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W: Denton, Waco
2173 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W North: Denton
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W North: Fort Worth
957 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue
1435 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto South Freeway
540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway
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Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue
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Turn left onto South Freeway
79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Brownwood and Fort Worth.
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 Fort Worth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Brownwood to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 139.4 miles (224.4 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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 69.8 miles from Lake Brownwood and 69.7 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 1:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.59 one way or $37.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 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 Fort Worth.
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 Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 116.14 mi (186.91 km).
#1 Lake Brownwood
Census designated place
| Population | 1,532 |
| Coordinates | 31.8357000, -99.0078300 |
| Altitude | 440 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Worth
The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 927,720 |
| Coordinates | 32.7254100, -97.3208500 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $18.59 | $37.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.92 | $41.84 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $22.59 | $45.18 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $19.65 | $39.29 |
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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