Road Trips from Brownwood, TX
Heading out from Brownwood, TX, you've got a solid mix of quick hops and longer hauls. Most of your options are under five hours and mostly highway, making them easy day trips or overnights. If you're looking for green space, a few of these routes get you to parks, with one even touching on a National Historical Park. For the ambitious, there's a significant long-haul option that's definitely an overnight commitment.
Total Routes
7
Shortest
4.1h
With Parks Nearby
2
Weekend trip
6 total in this range
Killeen, TX
4h 34m224.3 mi one way
Frisco, TX
5h 24m286.7 mi one way
For a longer drive north, Frisco is 5.4 hours away. This route boasts the highest drive score at 9 and is mostly highway. While it doesn't list nearby parks, its high drive score suggests a smooth journey for a more distant day trip.
San Antonio, TX
4h 8m219 mi one way
This 4.1-hour drive to San Antonio stands out with access to San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. It’s a mostly highway route with a solid drive score of 8, offering a blend of driving and historical site exploration.
Irving, TX
5h 8m272.4 mi one way
This 5.1-hour drive to Irving offers a longer excursion, hitting a drive score of 8. It's a mostly highway route and includes park access, making it a good option if you want a bit more driving time and a chance to visit a park.
Fort Worth, TX
5h 20m283.5 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
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Killeen, TX
4h 34m224.3 mi one way
Frisco, TX
5h 24m286.7 mi one way
San Antonio, TX
4h 8m219 mi one way
Irving, TX
5h 8m272.4 mi one way
Killeen, TX
4h 34m224.3 mi one way
Frisco, TX
5h 24m286.7 mi one way
San Antonio, TX
4h 8m219 mi one way
Irving, TX
5h 8m272.4 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant driving conditions for all routes, with opportunities to visit parks like San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
Summer
Summer drives are suitable for all destinations, though park visits might be best in cooler morning or evening hours.
Fall
Fall presents excellent weather for the longer drives, especially the 13-hour trip to El Paso, with good park access.
Winter
Winter travel is generally smooth for most highway routes, making even the longer trips to Dallas or San Antonio feasible.
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