Bryan, TX Road Trips
With 6 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Bryan, TX works well as a launching point in the Great Plains. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 290 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Routes from Bryan, TX spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
618.3 mi
El Paso, TX
Quickest Drive
30m
Paradise, TX
Plan Around Bryan, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Bryan, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Bryan, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Bryan, TX
Driving from Bryan, TX
On average, trips departing from Bryan, TX run 290 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 8m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 618 miles (10h 35m), while the shortest is just 22 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Bryan, TX are El Paso, TX (618.3 mi, 10h 35m), San Antonio, TX (297.5 mi, 5h 20m), Lubbock, TX (296.4 mi, 5h 21m), Houston, TX (287.1 mi, 5h 12m), and Austin, TX (219.3 mi, 3h 53m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.78 per gallon. For the typical 290-mile trip from Bryan, TX, budget about $43 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Bryan, TX and 2 routes heading into Bryan, TX, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 22 to 618 miles.
The longest mapped route from Bryan, TX covers 618 miles and takes approximately 10h 35m. Shorter options start at just 22 miles.
The average route from Bryan, TX runs about 290 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 8m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 290-mile trip from Bryan, TX costs roughly $43 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Bryan, TX include El Paso, TX, San Antonio, TX, Lubbock, TX and Houston, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Bryan, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
86,169
Median Income
$56,861
Median Home Value
$210,600
Median Age
31.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Bryan, TX at a Glance
Founded
1872
Elevation
374 ft
Area
45 mi²
Sister Cities
Notable People from Bryan, TX
A sampling of people born in Bryan, TX.
Raini Rodriguez
1993
American actress and singer
Jack Kingston
1955
American politician
Robert Byron Bird
1924–2020
American chemical engineer (1924–2020)
David Konderla
1960
Catholic bishop from the United States
Teaira McCowan
1996
Turkish-American basketball player (born 1996)
Giovanni Rossi Lomanitz
1921–2002
American physicist (1921–2002)
R.T. Guinn
1981
American professional basketball player
Pat Mahomes
1970
American baseball player
Linda Ellerbee
1944
American journalist
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Bryan, TX.
LaSalle Hotel
historic place in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas
Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church
building in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas
Temple Freda
building in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas
R. Q. Astin House
building in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas
City data from Wikidata (Q695556), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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