How far is Godley, TX from Bastrop, LA?
The driving distance from Godley, TX to Bastrop, LA is about 364.6 miles (586.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 327.5 miles (527.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 40m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Gregg County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Godley and Bastrop.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Godley and Bastrop.
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Start on North Main Street
883 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
766 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Highway 171
4.8 mi · 7 min · North State Highway 171
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Continue on Weatherford Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Weatherford Highway
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Turn sharp left onto North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward US 67 Truck North: Dallas
1811 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto US 67 North: Dallas
38.4 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Shreveport
2246 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.3 mi · 16 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
274.5 mi · 4 hr 51 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Bastrop, Columbia
1183 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 165 North: Bastrop
1660 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive
1.6 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Continue on Sterlington Road
4.2 mi · 5 min · Sterlington Road
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Continue on United States Highway 165
16.7 mi · 19 min · United States Highway 165
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Continue on West Madison Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · West Madison Avenue
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Turn slight right onto West Jefferson Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · West Jefferson Avenue
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Turn left onto South Sassafras Street
110 m · 16 sec · South Sassafras Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Sassafras Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Godley and Bastrop.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
275 mi · 04h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Godley and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bastrop.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Godley to Bastrop?
The road trip is about 364.6 miles (586.7 km) and usually takes 06h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lakeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182 miles from Godley and 182.6 miles from Bastrop.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 327.5 miles (527.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.15 one way or $98.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Godley and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bastrop.
Stop Ideas Near Lakeport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lakeport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Godley and Bastrop. Straight-line distance: 327.56 mi (527.15 km).
#1 Godley
City in Johnson County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,712 |
| Coordinates | 32.4490300, -97.5266900 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bastrop
City in Louisiana
| Population | 9,688 |
| Coordinates | 32.7782800, -91.9114400 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bastrop (-91.91144, 32.77828)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 587 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 32m |
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 | $3.82 | $49.15 | $98.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.30 | $55.39 | $110.78 |
| Premium | $4.68 | $60.26 | $120.51 |
| Diesel | $5.67 | $72.95 | $145.89 |
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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