Origin
Boyd, TX
Late night in Boyd on Sunday
Local time
2:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boyd, TX to Bryan, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
11.6 mi
19 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boyd, TX
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Bryan, TX
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Trip Overview
This short 11.6-mile drive from Boyd, TX to Bryan, TX takes about 16 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. With a modest fuel cost of around $2, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Great Plains region of Texas. You'll primarily be on East State Highway 114 and US 81, making it a convenient option for a quick hop between locations. Given its brevity, no overnight stays are necessary, allowing for maximum flexibility in your day's plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East State Highway 114 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Illinois Street | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| US 81 | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| West Rock Island Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South US Highway 287 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East State Highway 114
— 3.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boyd, TX and Bryan, TX.
1
Start on TX 114
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Rock Island Avenue
2
Continue on TX 114
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
East State Highway 114
3
Turn left onto South US Highway 287
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
South US Highway 287
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 287 North, US 81 North
5
Merge onto US 81; US 287
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
US 81; US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward FM 407: Justin
7
Turn straight onto South US Highway 287
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
South US Highway 287
8
Turn right onto FM 407
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Illinois Street
9
Turn left
94 ft
·
6 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 5.4 and 8.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
5.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
South US Highway 287
Turn left onto South US Highway 287
Navigation decision point
5
5.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward US 287 North, US 81 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 287 North, US 81 North
5
5.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 81; US 287
Merge onto US 81; US 287
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
8.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward FM 407: Justin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward FM 407: Justin
4
8.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
FM 407 / Illinois Street
Turn right onto FM 407 / Illinois Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.75 one way
$3.51 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Late night in Bryan on Sunday
Local time
2:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°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
12 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
16m 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?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 57% of your journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.9 miles on East State Highway 114, offering a brief period of consistent travel. As you transition between East State Highway 114, Illinois Street, and US 81, you'll experience a blend of driving conditions, moving from potentially faster highway sections to more local road segments. This variety means you won't be stuck in a monotonous highway grind for the entire trip.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.9 mi on East State Highway 114.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in near South US Highway 287.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles (South US Highway 287): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.7 miles (US 81; US 287): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Boyd, TX to Bryan, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 407: Justin along the way.
Fm 407: Justin
8.1 mi in
|
~11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 11.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.9 miles on East State Highway 114. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 5.4 miles (South US Highway 287): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.7 miles (US 81; US 287): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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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