Origin
Frisco, TX
Late night in Frisco on Saturday
Local time
3:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frisco, TX to Brownwood, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 34m
Distance
180.8 mi
291 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 22m
★
6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
3h 59m
10 AM
3h 43m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 44m
5 PM
3h 58m
8 PM
3h 27m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Frisco, TX to Brownwood, TX covers 180.8 miles and takes about 3h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 5th Street, Parkwood Boulevard, Stonebrook Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.32 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
90.4 miles from Frisco, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting in Frisco, TX
Full guide →Frisco is a suburb of Dallas and part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Arriving in Brownwood, TX
Full guide →Brownwood is a city in central Texas. Founded in 1857, it has some of the common origin stories of Texas towns with railroads and oil booms, and it was considered to be the biggest cotton center west of Fort Worth at the turn of the century. What really spurred its growth though was the establishment of a WWII training camp called Camp Bowie. Today, Brownwood is known for its Baptist college Howard Payne University and its reservoir with fishing and swimming nearby.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 34m. Total distance: 180.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 34m drive with frequent turns across 180.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
5th 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Frisco, TX to Brownwood, TX is easy. At 3h 34m 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 Frisco, TX to Brownwood, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Street | — | — |
| Parkwood Boulevard | — | — |
| Stonebrook Parkway | — | — |
| Dallas Parkway | — | — |
| DNT Toll South | — | — |
| Dallas North Tollway | — | — |
| SRT | — | — |
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
5th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frisco, TX and Brownwood, TX.
1
Start on Main Street
85 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
5th Street
3
Continue on Parkwood Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Parkwood Boulevard
4
Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Stonebrook Parkway
5
Turn left onto Dallas Parkway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Dallas Parkway
6
Take the ramp slight left toward DNT Toll South
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
DNT Toll South
7
Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
1.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
8
Take the exit slight right toward SRT: Sam Rayburn Tollway
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
SRT: Sam Rayburn Tollway
9
Keep slight right
0.8 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Tollway
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
11
Continue straight
1.4 mi
·
1 min
12
Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
13
Continue straight
6.9 mi
·
7 min
14
Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
15
Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Express West Toll
0.7 mi
·
42 sec
·
TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Express West Toll
16
Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
17
Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
SH 183 TEXpress
18
Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
0.7 mi
·
43 sec
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
19
Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 820 TEXpress
20
Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
Northeast Loop
21
Continue on Jim Wright Freeway
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Jim Wright Freeway
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 377: Granbury
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 377: Granbury
23
Keep slight right to continue on US 377 South: Granbury
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 377 South: Granbury
24
Turn right onto Benbrook Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Benbrook Boulevard
25
Continue on US Highway 377 South
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US Highway 377 South
26
Continue on Cresson Bypass
42 mi
·
50 min
·
Cresson Bypass
27
Continue on East South Loop
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
East South Loop
28
Continue on West Washington Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Washington Street
29
Continue on South US Highway 377
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
South US Highway 377
30
Continue on Dublin Bypass
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Dublin Bypass
31
Continue on Southwest US Highway 377
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest US Highway 377
32
Continue on US Highway 67
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US Highway 67
33
Continue on East Central Avenue
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Central Avenue
34
Continue on US Highway 67
19 mi
·
21 min
·
US Highway 67
35
Continue on Early Boulevard
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Early Boulevard
36
Continue on East Commerce Street
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Commerce Street
37
Turn left onto Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
38
Turn left onto 8th Street
118 ft
·
11 sec
·
8th Street
39
Turn left onto Swiss Avenue
305 ft
·
19 sec
·
Swiss Avenue
40
Turn left onto 7th Street
138 ft
·
7 sec
·
7th Street
41
Turn right
154 ft
·
7 sec
42
Turn right
26 ft
·
2 sec
43
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 90.4 miles from Frisco, TX, or about 1h 47m 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 40 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.4 miles or 1h 47m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brownwood, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Frisco, 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 Frisco, TX
This is one driving day of about 180.8 miles and 3h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Frisco, 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 90.4 mi from Frisco, TX · 1h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
90 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 90.4 miles from Frisco, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brownwood, TX
The final approach into Brownwood, 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 Brownwood, 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
$27.32 one way
$54.64 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $29.90 | $59.81 |
| premium | $4.54 | $32.28 | $64.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.92 | $79.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.2 | 0 | $18.98 | $8.68 |
| Efficient EV | 45.2 | 0 | $15.82 | $7.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.3 | 0 | $25.31 | $11.57 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (67% 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
Brownwood, TX
Late night in Brownwood on Saturday
Local time
3:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°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
24 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
3h 34m 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 Frisco, TX to Brownwood, TX covers 180.8 miles and takes about 3h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 5th Street, Parkwood Boulevard, Stonebrook Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 90.4 miles from Frisco, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.32 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Frisco, TX to Brownwood, TX is easy. At 3h 34m 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 Frisco, TX to Brownwood, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Frisco, TX to Brownwood, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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