How far is Bryan, TX from Runaway Bay, TX?

The driving distance from Bryan, TX to Runaway Bay, TX is about 33.6 miles (54 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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
33.52 mi
00h 37m
Flight
27.04 mi
43.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.04 mi
Kilometers
43.52 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.52 mi
Kilometers
53.95 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Runaway Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM CDT
Return by in Bryan
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bryan
2026-04-23T02:50
Arrive Runaway Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:14 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
16.4 mi
00h 18m
To Runaway Bay
17.1 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bryan and Runaway Bay.

  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

    11 mi · 13 min · South US Highway 287

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward FM 51: Weatherford, Gainesville

    814 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on South Highway 287

    57 m · 7 sec · South Highway 287

  8. 8

    Continue on South US Highway 287

    1386 ft · 35 sec · South US Highway 287

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Business 380

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Business 380

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West US Highway 380

    16.4 mi · 21 min · West US Highway 380

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Tryall Drive

    149 m · 22 sec · Tryall Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Half Moon Way

    782 ft · 34 sec · Half Moon Way

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Half Moon Way

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West US Highway 380
16.4 mi · 49%
South US Highway 287
11.6 mi · 35%
Illinois Street
3.07 mi · 9%
West Business 380
1.22 mi · 4%
FM 51
0.15 mi
Half Moon Way
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

West US Highway 380

Turn left onto West US Highway 380

16.4 mi · 00h 21m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
27 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Decatur
00h 18m from Bryan
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bryan and Mostly Cloudy near Runaway Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bryan to Runaway Bay?

The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 16.4 miles from Bryan and 17.1 miles from Runaway Bay.

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

The direct path is about 27 miles (43.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.46 one way or $8.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bryan and Mostly Cloudy near Runaway Bay.

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 8.1 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 11 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 14.9 mi away

Runaway Bay Police Department

Runaway Bay , TX
101 Runaway Bay Dr, Runaway Bay, TX 76426
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Police department

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 Runaway Bay. Straight-line distance: 27.04 mi (43.52 km).

Bryan

#1 Bryan

The most populous city in Brazos County, Texas.

Population88,165
Coordinates33.0987300, -97.4183500
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Runaway Bay

#2 Runaway Bay

City in the United States

Population1,627
Coordinates33.1678900, -97.8783700
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: (-97.418254, 33.098733)
End: Half Moon Way (-97.878349, 33.167756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.48 L · about $4.46
Round trip
$8.92
2.36 gal · 8.96 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.46 $8.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.02 $10.03
Premium $4.59 $5.42 $10.83
Diesel $3.99 $4.71 $9.42

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bryan and Runaway Bay. The current time is 02:50:04.

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.