Origin
Brownwood, TX
Evening in Brownwood on Monday
Local time
5:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brownwood, TX to Grand Prairie, TX
Drive Time
2h 42m
Distance
159.9 mi
257 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 32m
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6 AM
2h 43m
8 AM
3h 4m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 48m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 3m
8 PM
2h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brownwood, TX
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Grand Prairie, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brownwood, TX to Grand Prairie, TX covers 159.9 miles and takes about 2h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, West Commerce Street, Early Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
79.9 miles from Brownwood, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 42m drive with frequent turns across 159.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Brownwood, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is easy. At 2h 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brownwood, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Commerce Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Early Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 67 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Central Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 377 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dublin Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownwood, TX and Grand Prairie, TX.
1
Start on the route
26 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
3
Turn slight right onto Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Take the ramp straight
230 ft
·
6 sec
5
Merge slight left onto West Commerce Street
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Commerce Street
6
Continue on Early Boulevard
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Early Boulevard
7
Continue on US Highway 67/377 East
19 mi
·
21 min
·
US Highway 67/377 East
8
Continue on West Central Avenue
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Central Avenue
9
Continue on US Highway 67
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US Highway 67
10
Continue on Southwest US Highway 377
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest US Highway 377
11
Continue on Dublin Bypass
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Dublin Bypass
12
Continue on South US Highway 377
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
South US Highway 377
13
Turn straight onto West Washington Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Washington Street
14
Keep slight right to continue on West South Loop
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
West South Loop
15
Continue on North US Highway 377
42 mi
·
51 min
·
North US Highway 377
16
Continue on South US Highway 377
11 mi
·
13 min
·
South US Highway 377
17
Continue on Benbrook Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Benbrook Boulevard
18
Turn right onto Southwest Loop 820
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Southwest Loop 820
19
Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 20 East
20
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
21
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
22
Take the exit slight right toward PGBT North: President George Bush Turnpike
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
PGBT North: President George Bush Turnpike
23
Continue on President George Bush Turnpike
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
President George Bush Turnpike
24
Take the exit slight right toward TX 180: Jefferson Street, Main Street
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
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TX 180: Jefferson Street, Main Street
25
Turn straight onto South State Highway 161
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
South State Highway 161
26
Turn right onto West Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
27
Continue on East Main Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Main Street
28
Turn left
75 ft
·
5 sec
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 79.9 miles from Brownwood, TX, or about 1h 21m 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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.9 miles or 1h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grand Prairie, 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 159.9 miles and 2h 42m.
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 79.9 mi from Brownwood, TX · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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 79.9 miles from Brownwood, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Grand Prairie, TX
The final approach into Grand Prairie, 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 Grand Prairie, 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
$24.43 one way
$48.85 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $26.77 | $53.54 |
| premium | $4.59 | $28.90 | $57.80 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $35.52 | $71.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48 | 0 | $16.79 | $7.68 |
| Efficient EV | 40 | 0 | $13.99 | $6.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64 | 0 | $22.39 | $10.23 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Grand Prairie, TX
Evening in Grand Prairie on Monday
Local time
5:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 42m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Grand Prairie, TX covers 159.9 miles and takes about 2h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, West Commerce Street, Early Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79.9 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 $24.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Brownwood, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is easy. At 2h 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brownwood, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brownwood, TX to Grand Prairie, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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