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Trip from Bryan, TX to Runaway Bay, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

42m

Distance

32.8 mi

53 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city and the county seat of Brazos County, Texas, United States

Bryan, TX

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Downtown Runaway Bay, TX, TX

Runaway Bay, TX

Jeff Stapleton

Trip Overview

This quick 32.8-mile drive from Bryan to Runaway Bay, Texas, is easily manageable in about 42 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. With 85% of the journey on highways, you'll experience a straightforward, efficient commute. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $5, so you won't need to budget much for gas. This route focuses on getting you between these two Great Plains communities without much fuss. Given its short duration and highway-focused profile, it's ideal for a quick transit or a leisurely morning drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West US Highway 380 16.4 mi 20m
South US Highway 287 11.5 mi 13m
Illinois Street 3.1 mi 3m
West Business 380 1.2 mi 2m
Half Moon Way 0.1 mi <1m
Tryall Drive <0.1 mi <1m
South Highway 287 <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: West US Highway 380 — 16.4 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bryan, TX and Runaway Bay, TX.

1

Start on this road

94 ft · 9 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto FM 407

3.1 mi · 3 min · Illinois Street
3

Turn right onto South US Highway 287

0.2 mi · 31 sec · South US Highway 287
4

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 17 sec
5

Merge onto US 81; US 287

11 mi · 12 min · South US Highway 287
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward FM 51: Weatherford, Gainesville
7

Keep slight right at fork onto South Highway 287

186 ft · 7 sec · South Highway 287
8

Continue on FM 51

0.3 mi · 35 sec · South US Highway 287
9

Turn left onto US 380 Bus; FM 51

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Business 380
Use the left lane.
10

Turn left onto US 380

16 mi · 20 min · West US Highway 380
11

Turn right onto Tryall Drive

488 ft · 22 sec · Tryall Drive
12

Turn left onto Half Moon Way

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Half Moon Way
13

Arrive at destination

Half Moon Way

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 32.5 — 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 | FM 407 / Illinois Street

Turn right onto FM 407 / Illinois Street

Navigation decision point

5
14.4 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward FM 51: Weatherford, Gainesville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward FM 51: Weatherford, Gainesville
5
14.6 mi into trip | ~17m in | South Highway 287

Keep slight right at fork onto South Highway 287

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
14.9 mi into trip | ~18m in | US 380 Bus; FM 51 / West Business 380

Turn left onto US 380 Bus; FM 51 / West Business 380

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
32.5 mi into trip | ~41m in | Tryall Drive

Turn right onto Tryall Drive

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.96 one way

$9.91 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $5.42 $10.85
premium $4.54 $5.86 $11.71
diesel $5.61 $7.24 $14.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.8 0 $3.44 $1.57
Efficient EV 8.2 0 $2.87 $1.31
EV Truck/SUV 13.1 0 $4.59 $2.10

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Bryan, TX

Late night in Bryan on Tuesday

Local time

5:34 AM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 15 to 20 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 7:31AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 7:25AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Destination

Runaway Bay, TX

Late night in Runaway Bay on Tuesday

Local time

5:34 AM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 15 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 7:31AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 7:25AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

42m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 85% of the route utilizing major roads like West US Highway 380 and South US Highway 287. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 16.4 miles on West US Highway 380, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. The drive is primarily on well-maintained highways, suggesting a smooth and predictable experience rather than winding country lanes. Illinois Street plays a smaller role, likely marking the beginning or end of your journey within the towns.

85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.4 mi on West US Highway 380.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West US Highway 380 and South US Highway 287. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 407 / Illinois Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 32.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 407 / Illinois Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.6 miles (South Highway 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Bryan, TX and Runaway Bay, TX, road signs point toward Fm 51: Weatherford and Gainesville.

Fm 51: Weatherford

14.4 mi in | ~17m

Gainesville

14.4 mi in | ~17m

About the Cities

Starting 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 42m. Total distance: 32.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16.4 miles on West US Highway 380. 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: near the start (FM 407 / Illinois Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.6 miles (South Highway 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Runaway Bay, 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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