Origin
Brownwood, TX
Afternoon in Brownwood on Sunday
Local time
4:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brownwood, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Drive Time
4h 33m
Distance
284.6 mi
458 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 20m
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6 AM
4h 34m
8 AM
5h 0m
10 AM
4h 43m
12 PM
4h 40m
3 PM
4h 44m
5 PM
4h 59m
8 PM
4h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brownwood, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Fort Worth, TX
Talena Reese
Trip Overview
The drive from Brownwood, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 284.6 miles and takes about 4h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bayshore Drive, West Schreck Street, Bayway Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
142.3 miles from Brownwood, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 33m drive with frequent turns across 284.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bayshore Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 33m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brownwood, TX to Fort Worth, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bayshore Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Schreck Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bayway Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Decker Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 610 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 610 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Bayshore Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownwood, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on Mapleton Avenue
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Mapleton Avenue
2
Turn right onto Bayshore Drive
0.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Bayshore Drive
3
Keep slight right to continue on Bayshore Drive
0.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Bayshore Drive
4
Turn left onto West Schreck Street
0.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Schreck Street
5
Turn left onto Bayway Drive
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bayway Drive
6
Turn left onto Decker Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Decker Drive
7
Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 10 West
8
Merge slight left onto Decker Drive
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
Decker Drive
9
Merge slight left onto East Freeway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
East Freeway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 610 South, I 610 North
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 610 South, I 610 North
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 610 North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 610 North
12
Merge slight left onto East Loop North
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East Loop North
13
Take the exit slight right toward Hardy Toll Road North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hardy Toll Road North
14
Continue on Hardy Toll Road
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Hardy Toll Road
15
Merge slight left
175 mi
·
2 hr 59 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth
58 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North: Denton
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 35W North: Denton
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 35W North: Fort Worth
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 35W North: Fort Worth
20
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Freeway
21
Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Allen Avenue
22
Turn straight onto South Freeway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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South Freeway
23
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft
·
13 sec
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East Allen Avenue
24
Turn left onto South Freeway
259 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Freeway
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 142.3 miles from Brownwood, TX, or about 2h 16m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142.3 miles or 2h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Worth, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brownwood, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brownwood, TX
This is one driving day of about 284.6 miles and 4h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brownwood, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 142.3 mi from Brownwood, TX · 2h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
142 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 142.3 miles from Brownwood, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fort Worth, TX
The final approach into Fort Worth, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Fort Worth, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.47 one way
$86.95 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
100 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $47.64 | $95.28 |
| premium | $4.59 | $51.44 | $102.88 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $63.23 | $126.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.4 | 1 | $29.88 | $13.66 |
| Efficient EV | 71.2 | 0 | $24.90 | $11.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 113.8 | 1 | $39.84 | $18.21 |
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Fort Worth, TX
Afternoon in Fort Worth on Sunday
Local time
4:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 33m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brownwood, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 284.6 miles and takes about 4h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bayshore Drive, West Schreck Street, Bayway Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 142.3 miles from Brownwood, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 33m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brownwood, TX to Fort Worth, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brownwood, TX to Fort Worth, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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