How far is Decatur, TX from Bryan, TX?
The driving distance from Decatur, TX to Bryan, TX is about 15.5 miles (25 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wise County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Bryan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Bryan.
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Start on North Market Street
21 m · 5 sec · North Market Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
50 m · 15 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Trinity Street
2143 ft · 1 min · South Trinity Street
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Turn right onto West Hale Avenue
1929 ft · 43 sec · West Hale Avenue
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Continue on South FM 51
112 m · 10 sec · South FM 51
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Take the ramp left toward South Highway 287
755 ft · 21 sec · South Highway 287
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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 slight right toward FM 407: Justin
776 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on South US Highway 287
1187 ft · 39 sec · South US Highway 287
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Turn left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
29 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Bryan.
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 Decatur and Mostly Cloudy near Bryan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Bryan?
The road trip is about 15.5 miles (25 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Boyd is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Decatur and 7.8 miles from Bryan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.08 one way or $4.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Decatur and Mostly Cloudy near Bryan.
Stop Ideas Near Boyd
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Park
Bridgeport Utility Billing
Boyd City Hall
Paradise City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boyd.
Fort Worth Central Station
Gainesville
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Bryan. Straight-line distance: 13.48 mi (21.7 km).
#1 Decatur
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 7,572 |
| Coordinates | 33.2342800, -97.5861400 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bryan
The most populous city in Brazos County, Texas.
| Population | 88,165 |
| Coordinates | 33.0987300, -97.4183500 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bryan (-97.41835, 33.09873)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.20 | $4.39 |
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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