How far is Bryan, TX from Lake Bridgeport, TX?
The driving distance from Bryan, TX to Lake Bridgeport, TX is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40.1 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 CST.
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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.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bryan and Lake Bridgeport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bryan and Lake Bridgeport.
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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
12.8 mi · 16 min · West US Highway 380
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Turn sharp right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1658
1.6 km · 2 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1658
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 1658
3029 ft · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1658
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Turn left onto Cottons Road
133 m · 19 sec · Cottons Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cottons Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bryan and Lake Bridgeport.
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.
West US Highway 380
Turn left onto West US Highway 380
12.7 mi · 00h 16m
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 Sunny leaving Bryan and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lake Bridgeport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bryan to Lake Bridgeport?
The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.3 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 15.2 miles from Bryan and 16 miles from Lake Bridgeport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.94 one way or $7.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bryan and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lake Bridgeport.
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 Lake Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 24.89 mi (40.05 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 Lake Bridgeport
City in Wise County, Texas, United States
| Population | 405 |
| Coordinates | 33.2070600, -97.8286500 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cottons Road (-97.828696, 33.206748)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 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 | $3.58 | $3.94 | $7.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
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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