How far is Bryan, TX from Alvord, TX?

The driving distance from Bryan, TX to Alvord, TX is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.54 mi
00h 26m
Flight
24.02 mi
38.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.02 mi
Kilometers
38.66 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.54 mi
Kilometers
41.1 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alvord
Fri, May 1, 5:47 AM CDT
Return by in Bryan
Fri, May 1, 6:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bryan
2026-05-01T05:20
Arrive Alvord
Fri, May 1, 5:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bryan
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Decatur
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Bryan
12.7 mi
00h 13m
To Alvord
12.8 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NE
Destination
57°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bryan and Alvord.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bryan and Alvord.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Illinois Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Illinois Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South US Highway 287

    1164 ft · 32 sec · South US Highway 287

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    626 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto South US Highway 287

    20.8 mi · 23 min · South US Highway 287

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81 Business, US 287 Business: Alvord

    1376 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Franklin Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Franklin Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Wickham Street

    26 m · 2 sec · North Wickham Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Wickham Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bryan and Alvord.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South US Highway 287
21.1 mi · 83%
Illinois Street
3.07 mi · 12%
Franklin Street
1.04 mi · 4%
US 81 Business
0.26 mi · 1%
North Wickham Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

South US Highway 287

Merge slight left onto South US Highway 287

20.8 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Decatur
00h 13m from Bryan
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bryan and Rain Showers near Alvord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bryan to Alvord?

The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Decatur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Bryan and 12.8 miles from Alvord.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 24 miles (38.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.40 one way or $6.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bryan and Rain Showers near Alvord.

Stop Ideas Near Decatur

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Decatur and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.8 mi away

Bridgeport Utility Billing

Bridgeport , TX
900 Thompson St, Bridgeport, TX 76426
Rating 1.0/5 2 reviews Water utility company,Convenience store
Boyd City Hall
Meeting point 9 mi away

Boyd City Hall

Boyd , TX
100 Rock Island Ave, Boyd, TX 76023
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.8 mi away

Paradise City Hall

Paradise , TX
218 Main St, Paradise, TX 76073
City administration

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Decatur.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

59 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Gainesville

60 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Union Station

89 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

89 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bryan and Alvord. Straight-line distance: 24.02 mi (38.66 km).

Bryan

#1 Bryan

The most populous city in Brazos County, Texas.

Population88,165
Coordinates33.0987300, -97.4183500
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Alvord

#2 Alvord

City in Lyon County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,591
Coordinates33.3584500, -97.6947500
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: (-97.418254, 33.098733)
End: North Wickham Street (-97.694887, 33.35851)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.41 L · about $3.40
Round trip
$6.80
1.8 gal · 6.82 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.40 $6.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.83 $7.65
Premium $4.59 $4.13 $8.26
Diesel $3.99 $3.59 $7.19

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Bryan and Alvord. The current time is 05:20:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.