How far is Taylor, TX from Livingston, TX?
The driving distance from Taylor, TX to Livingston, 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taylor and Livingston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor and Livingston.
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Start on East 4th Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East 4th Street
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Continue straight
52.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit straight
696 ft · 23 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Market Street
2941 ft · 38 sec · South Market Street
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Continue on South State Highway 6
13.7 mi · 15 min · South State Highway 6
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Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway
6.2 mi · 7 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
999 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto North Earl Rudder Freeway Frontage Road
1.2 km · 1 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn left onto East William J Bryan Parkway
879 ft · 20 sec · East William J Bryan Parkway
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Continue on Boonville Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Boonville Road
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 158
1.2 km · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 158
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Continue straight
49.1 mi · 58 min
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Continue straight
41.7 mi · 48 min
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Turn left onto North Washington Avenue
3 m · 1 sec · North Washington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylor and Livingston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East 4th Street
Continue straight
52.8 mi · 01h 05m
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 Taylor and Sunny near Livingston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taylor to Livingston?
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 85.5 miles from Taylor and 85.7 miles from Livingston.
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 Taylor and Sunny near Livingston.
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 Taylor and Livingston. Straight-line distance: 147.53 mi (237.43 km).
#1 Taylor
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 17,921 |
| Coordinates | 30.5707600, -97.4094400 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Livingston
Texan town
| Population | 5,503 |
| Coordinates | 30.7110300, -94.9329900 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Livingston (-94.93299, 30.71103)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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