How far is Livingston, TX from Taylor, TX?
The driving distance from Livingston, TX to Taylor, TX is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Brazos County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Livingston and Taylor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livingston and Taylor.
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Start on North Washington Avenue
3 m · 4 sec · North Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto West Church Street
42.5 mi · 49 min · West Church Street
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Continue on 11th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · 11th Street
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Continue on State Highway 30 West
46.6 mi · 54 min · State Highway 30 West
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 158
1.1 km · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 158
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Continue on Boonville Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Boonville Road
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Turn right onto North Earl Rudder Freeway Frontage Road
1.5 km · 2 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
825 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Earl Rudder Freeway
6.1 mi · 7 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway
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Continue on North State Highway 6
13.7 mi · 15 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on South Market Street
3177 ft · 51 sec · South Market Street
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Take the exit left
54.8 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Livingston and Taylor.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Market Street
Take the exit left
54.8 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Livingston and Mostly Sunny near Taylor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Livingston to Taylor?
The road trip is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
College Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.4 miles from Livingston and 85.7 miles from Taylor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.19 one way or $46.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Livingston and Mostly Sunny near Taylor.
Stop Ideas Near College Station
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 College Station.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livingston and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 147.53 mi (237.43 km).
#1 Livingston
Texan town
| Population | 5,503 |
| Coordinates | 30.7110300, -94.9329900 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Taylor
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 17,921 |
| Coordinates | 30.5707600, -97.4094400 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
End: Taylor (-97.40944, 30.57076)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $3.84 | $23.19 | $46.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $26.26 | $52.51 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $28.53 | $57.05 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $34.89 | $69.77 |
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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