Origin
Alvord, TX
Morning in Alvord on Tuesday
Local time
8:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alvord, TX to Bryan, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
25.6 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alvord, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Bryan, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Alvord, TX to Bryan, TX is 25.6 miles and takes about 31 minutes via North US Highway 287, FM 407, and East Franklin Street, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward connection between two Texas points. Most of the route is on highway, so you'll cover ground quickly. Plan for a quick hop rather than an extended excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North US Highway 287 | 20.5 mi | 23m |
| FM 407 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| East Franklin Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South US Highway 287 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Bypass 287 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Wickham Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North US Highway 287
— 20.5 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alvord, TX and Bryan, TX.
1
Start on FM 1566; FM 1655
84 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Wickham Street
2
Turn left onto US 81 Bus; US 287 Bus
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Franklin Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto East Bypass 287
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
East Bypass 287
4
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
5
Continue on US 81; US 287
20 mi
·
23 min
·
North US Highway 287
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward FM 407: Justin
7
Continue on South US Highway 287
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
South US Highway 287
8
Turn left onto FM 407
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
FM 407
9
Turn left
94 ft
·
6 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 81 Bus; US 287 Bus / East Franklin Street
Turn left onto US 81 Bus; US 287 Bus / East Franklin Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
East Bypass 287
At end of road, turn left onto East Bypass 287
Navigation decision point
4
22.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward FM 407: Justin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward FM 407: Justin
3
22.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
FM 407
Turn left onto FM 407
Navigation decision point
4
25.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.87 one way
$7.74 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.23 | $8.47 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bryan, TX
Morning in Bryan on Tuesday
Local time
8:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 93% of the 25.6 miles on North US Highway 287. You'll have a continuous stretch of 20.5 miles on North US Highway 287 before transitioning to FM 407 and then East Franklin Street. Expect to encounter some exits and interchanges as you navigate the highway portion.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.5 mi on North US Highway 287.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North US Highway 287 and FM 407. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 81 Bus; US 287 Bus / East Franklin Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Alvord, TX to Bryan, TX is easy. At 31m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 81 Bus; US 287 Bus / East Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (East Bypass 287): Navigation decision point; at 22.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Alvord, TX to Bryan, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 407: Justin along the way.
Fm 407: Justin
22.1 mi in
|
~26m
About the Cities
Arriving in Bryan, TX
Full guide →Founded 1872
Top landmarks
- • 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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 25.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.5 miles on North US Highway 287. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 81 Bus; US 287 Bus / East Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (East Bypass 287): Navigation decision point; at 22.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bryan, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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