How far is Bryan, TX from Chico, TX?
The driving distance from Bryan, TX to Chico, TX is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bryan and Chico.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bryan and Chico.
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Start on the route
29 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Illinois Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · Illinois Street
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Turn right onto South US Highway 287
1164 ft · 32 sec · South US Highway 287
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Take the ramp straight
626 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto South US Highway 287
11 mi · 13 min · South US Highway 287
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Take the exit straight toward FM 51: Weatherford, Gainesville
814 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on South Highway 287
57 m · 7 sec · South Highway 287
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Continue on South US Highway 287
1386 ft · 35 sec · South US Highway 287
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Turn left onto West Business 380
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Business 380
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Turn left onto West US Highway 380
9.1 mi · 11 min · West US Highway 380
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Turn right onto South State Highway 101
5.5 mi · 8 min · South State Highway 101
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Turn left onto West Sherman Street
1479 ft · 30 sec · West Sherman Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Sherman Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bryan and Chico.
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.
South US Highway 287
Merge slight left onto South US Highway 287
11 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Bryan and Mostly Cloudy near Chico.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bryan to Chico?
The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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 15.5 miles from Bryan and 16.3 miles from Chico.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.23 one way or $8.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bryan and Mostly Cloudy near Chico.
Stop Ideas Near Decatur
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bridgeport Utility Billing
Boyd City Hall
Paradise City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Decatur.
Fort Worth Central Station
Gainesville
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bryan and Chico. Straight-line distance: 25.88 mi (41.65 km).
#1 Bryan
The most populous city in Brazos County, Texas.
| Population | 88,165 |
| Coordinates | 33.0987300, -97.4183500 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chico
City in Wise County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,199 |
| Coordinates | 33.2959500, -97.7989200 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Sherman Street (-97.79892, 33.296024)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.76 | $9.52 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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