How far is Dallas, TX from Bryan, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Bryan, TX is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (67 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.32 mi
00h 57m
Flight
41.64 mi
67.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.64 mi
Kilometers
67.01 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.32 mi
Kilometers
76.16 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bryan
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 AM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 5:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-23T03:51
Arrive Bryan
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Southlake
TX

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

From Dallas
23.7 mi
00h 28m
To Bryan
23.7 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Lamar Street

    1912 ft · 47 sec · North Lamar Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 35E North

    41 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto I 35E North

    2392 ft · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North

    1282 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on John W Carpenter Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    1.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on SH 114 TEXpress

    22.9 mi · 25 min · SH 114 TEXpress

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    11.8 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South County Line Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South County Line Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto FM 407

    2787 ft · 43 sec · FM 407

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Illinois Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Illinois Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    29 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SH 114 TEXpress
34.6 mi · 73%
South County Line Road
3.94 mi · 8%
North Stemmons Freeway
3.51 mi · 7%
SH 183 TEXpress
1.51 mi · 3%
Illinois Street
1.34 mi · 3%
John W Carpenter Freeway
0.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

SH 114 TEXpress

Keep slight left to continue on SH 114 TEXpress

22.9 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
41.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southlake
00h 28m from Dallas
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km) and usually takes 00h 57m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Southlake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Dallas and 23.7 miles from Bryan.

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

The direct path is about 41.6 miles (67 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.31 one way or $12.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Southlake

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 Southlake and the surrounding midpoint area.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
City of Irving, City Hall
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

City of Irving, City Hall

Irving , TX
825 W Irving Blvd, Irving, TX 75060
Rating 4.0/5 56 reviews City Hall,City government office
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

The Keller Watertower

Keller , TX
100 N Main St, Keller, TX 76248
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Public parking space

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

28 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

36 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

51 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Bryan. Straight-line distance: 41.64 mi (67.01 km).

Dallas

#1 Dallas

The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population1,343,266
Coordinates32.7830600, -96.8066700
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Bryan

#2 Bryan

The most populous city in Brazos County, Texas.

Population88,165
Coordinates33.0987300, -97.4183500
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Bryan (-97.41835, 33.09873)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.32 L · about $6.31
Round trip
$12.62
3.34 gal · 12.64 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $6.31 $12.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.10 $14.20
Premium $4.59 $7.67 $15.33
Diesel $3.99 $6.67 $13.34

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 Dallas and Bryan. The current time is 03:51:21.

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.