Origin
Boyd, TX
Late night in Boyd on Friday
Local time
1:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boyd, TX to Bryan, TX
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
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.
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.
Drive Character
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.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East State Highway 114 is the longest continuous segment at about 3.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
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
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
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 Friday
Local time
1:59 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Boyd, TX to Bryan, TX covers 11.6 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East State Highway 114, Illinois Street, US 81. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.8 miles from Boyd, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
On the drive from Boyd, TX to Bryan, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 407: Justin along the way.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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