Origin
Frisco, TX
Afternoon in Frisco on Sunday
Local time
2:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frisco, TX to Brownwood, TX
Drive Time
5h 24m
Distance
287.3 mi
462 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
Brownwood, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Frisco, TX to Brownwood, TX covers 287.3 miles and takes about 5h 24m 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 $43.89 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
143.7 miles from Frisco, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 24m drive with frequent turns across 287.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 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. 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 5h 24m 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 Frisco, TX to Brownwood, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Parkwood Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Stonebrook Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dallas Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| DNT Toll South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dallas North Tollway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harry Hines Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Moody Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
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
23 mi
·
25 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
8
Keep slight left to continue on Harry Hines Boulevard, Downtown
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Harry Hines Boulevard, Downtown
9
Continue on Harry Hines Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Harry Hines Boulevard
10
Turn slight left
371 ft
·
11 sec
11
Turn straight onto Moody Street
328 ft
·
9 sec
·
Moody Street
12
Continue on North Pearl Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Pearl Street
13
Turn left onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway
289 ft
·
6 sec
·
Woodall Rodgers Freeway
14
Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 45 South
15
Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Julius Schepps Freeway
16
Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
210 mi
·
3 hr 36 min
·
Julius Schepps Freeway
17
Take the exit slight right toward Hardy Toll Road South
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Hardy Toll Road South
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 610 East
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 610 East
19
Merge slight left onto North Loop East
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
North Loop East
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Beaumont, Downtown
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 10: Beaumont, Downtown
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Beaumont
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 East: Beaumont
22
Merge slight left onto East Freeway
13 mi
·
15 min
·
East Freeway
23
Keep slight right to continue on Decker Drive
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Decker Drive
24
Take the exit slight right toward Bayway Drive
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Bayway Drive
25
Turn straight onto Decker Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Decker Drive
26
Turn right onto Bayway Drive
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Bayway Drive
27
Turn right onto West Schreck Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Schreck Street
28
Continue on West Schreck Street
0.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Schreck Street
29
Turn right onto Bayshore Drive
0.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Bayshore Drive
30
Continue on Bayshore Drive
0.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Bayshore Drive
31
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mapleton Avenue
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Mapleton Avenue
32
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 143.7 miles from Frisco, TX, or about 2h 42m 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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 143.7 miles or 2h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brownwood, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Frisco, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 287.3 miles and 5h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 143.7 mi from Frisco, TX · 2h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
144 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 143.7 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
$43.89 one way
$87.77 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
101 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $48.09 | $96.19 |
| premium | $4.59 | $51.93 | $103.86 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $63.83 | $127.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86.2 | 1 | $30.17 | $13.79 |
| Efficient EV | 71.8 | 0 | $25.14 | $11.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 114.9 | 1 | $40.22 | $18.39 |
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (66% 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
Brownwood, TX
Afternoon in Brownwood on Sunday
Local time
2:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°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
5h 24m 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 Frisco, TX to Brownwood, TX covers 287.3 miles and takes about 5h 24m 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 143.7 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 $43.89 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 5h 24m 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 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.
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