Brownwood, TX Road Trips
Drivers starting from Brownwood, TX have 1 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Great Plains. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 302 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Brownwood, TX head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
465.8 mi
Brownsville, TX
Quickest Drive
4h 10m
Lubbock, TX
Plan Around Brownwood, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Brownwood, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Brownwood, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Brownwood, TX
Driving from Brownwood, TX
The typical drive from Brownwood, TX covers about 302 miles and takes around 5h 33m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 302 miles (5h 33m), while the shortest is just 302 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Brownwood, TX most often head toward Houston, TX (302 mi, 5h 33m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.78 per gallon. For the typical 302-mile trip from Brownwood, TX, budget about $45 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 1 mapped routes leaving Brownwood, TX and 4 routes heading into Brownwood, TX, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 302 to 302 miles.
The longest mapped route from Brownwood, TX covers 302 miles and takes approximately 5h 33m. Shorter options start at just 302 miles.
The average route from Brownwood, TX runs about 302 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 33m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 302-mile trip from Brownwood, TX costs roughly $45 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Brownwood, TX include Houston, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Brownwood, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
18,805
Median Income
$47,821
Median Home Value
$123,700
Median Age
36.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Brownwood, TX
A sampling of people born in Brownwood, TX.
Madylin Sweeten
1991
American actress
Sawyer Sweeten
1995–2015
American child actor (1995-2015)
George Dunn
1914–1982
actor, humorist (1914-1982)
Joe M. Kilgore
1918–1999
American politician (1918-1999)
Jim Morris
1964
Major League Baseball Player
Roy R. Rubottom, Jr.
1912–2010
American diplomat
Mauricio Isaís
2001
Mexican-American soccer player
Graham Harrell
1985
American football player and coach (born 1985)
Kenny Vaccaro
1991
American football player (born 1991)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Brownwood, TX.
St. John's Episcopal Church
church building in Brownwood, Texas, United States of America
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Traveler Guide to Brownwood, TX
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.
1 Brown County Museum of History, 209 N Broadway St, ☏ +1 325 641 1926. (updated Nov 2020) The Martin & Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum, 700 E Adams St, ☏ +1 325-643-6376. Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM. Provides insight into the history of the railroad in Brownwood, with the Santa Fe and Brownwood-Harvey depots across the way. (updated Nov 2020)
Riverside Park, 506 Riverside Dr, ☏ +1 325-646-0146. A nice city park with trails and greenspace along the Pecan Bayou, with a somewhat odd presentation of resident cats and even a rooster (supposedly) thrown in. (updated Nov 2020) 1 Lake Brownwood State Park, 200 State Hwy Park Rd 15, ☏ +1 325-784-5223, [email protected]. 6AM-10PM. This is Brownwood's main venue for recreation. Not bad. There's plenty of fishing, waterskiing, swimming opportunity available, even if the water might be a tad murky. You can visit alternate parts around the lake for free if you don't want to pay the state park fee. Park reservations recommended for both camping and day use, especially in summer. $5 (over 12). (updated Mar 2025)
Underwood's Cafeteria, 402 W Commerce St. (updated Feb 2018)
Staying in a cabin or tent at Lake Brownwood State Park would be fun. Otherwise, there are plenty of hotels in town. Comfort Inn Early Brownwood, 204 Early Blvd, Early. Indoor pool. Tel: +1 325-641-3400.
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