Origin
Decatur, TX
Morning in Decatur on Tuesday
Local time
8:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Decatur, 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
20m
Distance
15.5 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Decatur, TX
Thomas balabaud
Bryan, TX
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Trip Overview
Decatur, TX to Bryan, TX is 15.5 miles and takes about 20 minutes via South US Highway 287, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region, making for a straightforward trip. With nearly all of the drive on highways, you'll cover the distance quickly. Consider this a quick connector rather than a destination drive, perfect for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South US Highway 287 | 11.2 mi | 13m |
| FM 407 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| South Trinity Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Hale Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Highway 287 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South FM 51 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South US Highway 287
— 11.2 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur, TX and Bryan, TX.
1
Start on North Market Street
70 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Market Street
2
Turn right onto East Main Street
163 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Turn left onto FM 730
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Trinity Street
4
Turn right onto West Hale Avenue
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Hale Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on FM 51
367 ft
·
10 sec
·
South FM 51
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp onto South Highway 287
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Highway 287
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Merge onto US 81; US 287
11 mi
·
12 min
·
South US Highway 287
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward FM 407: Justin
9
Continue on South US Highway 287
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
South US Highway 287
10
Turn left onto FM 407
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
FM 407
11
Turn left
94 ft
·
6 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
FM 730 / South Trinity Street
Turn left onto FM 730 / South Trinity Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Hale Avenue
Turn right onto West Hale Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
South Highway 287
Take the ramp onto South Highway 287
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
12 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward FM 407: Justin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward FM 407: Justin
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.34 one way
$4.68 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.56 | $5.13 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.77 | $5.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
8:24 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
17 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
20m 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?
You'll spend most of your time on South US Highway 287, with 94% of the 15.5 miles on this main road. The longest stretch without turning is 11.2 miles on this highway. You'll transition to surface roads like FM 407 and South Trinity Street for the final portion of the trip. Expect a mostly highway feel with a brief period on local roads as you approach your destination.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.2 mi on South US Highway 287.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South US Highway 287 and FM 407. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main 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 15.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (FM 730 / South Trinity Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (West Hale Avenue): 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 Decatur, TX to Bryan, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 407: Justin along the way.
Fm 407: Justin
12 mi in
|
~15m
About the Cities
Starting in Decatur, TX
Full guide →Decatur is a city in the Cross Timbers region of Texas.
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 20m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.2 miles on South US Highway 287. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 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 (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (FM 730 / South Trinity Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (West Hale Avenue): 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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