Origin
Irving, TX
Afternoon in Irving on Monday
Local time
2:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Irving, TX to Brownwood, TX
Drive Time
3h 10m
Distance
159.6 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 59m
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6 AM
3h 11m
8 AM
3h 34m
10 AM
3h 19m
12 PM
3h 17m
3 PM
3h 20m
5 PM
3h 33m
8 PM
3h 4m
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 Irving, TX to Brownwood, TX covers 159.6 miles and takes about 3h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Irving Boulevard, TX 183, Airport Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.38 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
79.8 miles from Irving, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 10m drive with frequent turns across 159.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Irving Boulevard 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 Irving, TX to Brownwood, TX is easy. At 3h 10m 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 Irving, TX to Brownwood, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Irving Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| TX 183 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Airport Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| TX 121 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SH 183 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SH 121 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 820 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast Loop | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Irving Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving, TX and Brownwood, TX.
1
Start on North Ohio Street
59 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Ohio Street
2
Turn right onto West Irving Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
West Irving Boulevard
3
Take the ramp straight toward TX 183: Fort Worth
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 183: Fort Worth
4
Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Airport Freeway
5
Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express South, TX 183 Express West: Airport Freeway TEXpress West
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
TX 121 Express South, TX 183 Express West: Airport Freeway TEXpress West
6
Merge slight left onto SH 183 TEXpress
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
SH 183 TEXpress
7
Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
8
Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
SH 183 TEXpress
9
Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
0.7 mi
·
43 sec
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
10
Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 820 TEXpress
11
Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
Northeast Loop
12
Continue on Jim Wright Freeway
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Jim Wright Freeway
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 377: Granbury
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 377: Granbury
14
Keep slight right to continue on US 377 South: Granbury
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 377 South: Granbury
15
Turn right onto Benbrook Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Benbrook Boulevard
16
Continue on US Highway 377 South
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US Highway 377 South
17
Continue on Cresson Bypass
42 mi
·
50 min
·
Cresson Bypass
18
Continue on East South Loop
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
East South Loop
19
Continue on West Washington Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Washington Street
20
Continue on South US Highway 377
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
South US Highway 377
21
Continue on Dublin Bypass
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Dublin Bypass
22
Continue on Southwest US Highway 377
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest US Highway 377
23
Continue on US Highway 67
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US Highway 67
24
Continue on East Central Avenue
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Central Avenue
25
Continue on US Highway 67
19 mi
·
21 min
·
US Highway 67
26
Continue on Early Boulevard
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Early Boulevard
27
Continue on East Commerce Street
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Commerce Street
28
Turn left onto Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
29
Turn left onto 8th Street
118 ft
·
11 sec
·
8th Street
30
Turn left onto Swiss Avenue
305 ft
·
19 sec
·
Swiss Avenue
31
Turn left onto 7th Street
138 ft
·
7 sec
·
7th Street
32
Turn right
154 ft
·
7 sec
33
Turn right
26 ft
·
2 sec
34
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 79.8 miles from Irving, TX, or about 1h 35m 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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.8 miles or 1h 35m 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 36m
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 Irving, 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 Irving, TX
This is one driving day of about 159.6 miles and 3h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Irving, 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 79.8 mi from Irving, TX · 1h 35m 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 79.8 miles from Irving, 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
$24.38 one way
$48.76 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $26.72 | $53.43 |
| premium | $4.59 | $28.85 | $57.69 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $35.46 | $70.92 |
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: 55.8 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 | 47.9 | 0 | $16.76 | $7.66 |
| Efficient EV | 39.9 | 0 | $13.96 | $6.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.8 | 0 | $22.34 | $10.21 |
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
Brownwood, TX
Afternoon in Brownwood on Monday
Local time
2:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
6 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 10m 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 Irving, TX to Brownwood, TX covers 159.6 miles and takes about 3h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Irving Boulevard, TX 183, Airport Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79.8 miles from Irving, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.38 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 Irving, TX to Brownwood, TX is easy. At 3h 10m 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 Irving, TX to Brownwood, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Irving, TX to Brownwood, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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