Origin
Bryan, TX
Afternoon in Bryan on Friday
Local time
4:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bryan, TX to Alvord, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
25.5 mi
41 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bryan, TX
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Alvord, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
This straightforward 25.5-mile drive from Bryan, TX to Alvord, TX takes about 30 minutes and is perfect for a single day trip. You'll primarily be on South US Highway 287, with portions on Illinois Street and Franklin Street. With a fuel cost estimated at $4, this short journey through the Great Plains region of Texas is budget-friendly. Given its brief duration and direct path, no overnight stop is necessary. This route is ideal if you need a quick connection between these two Texas locations without a lot of fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 25.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this trip, with 82% of the drive being on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21 miles along South US Highway 287, offering a consistent pace. While primarily a high-speed drive, you will navigate through local streets like Illinois Street and Franklin Street at the beginning and end of your journey. This blend means you get the efficiency of highway travel for the bulk of the distance, punctuated by more urban road conditions.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South US Highway 287 is the longest continuous segment at about 21 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South US Highway 287 and Illinois Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 407 / Illinois Street.
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 30m 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: near the start (FM 407 / Illinois Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (South US Highway 287): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
FM 407 / Illinois Street
Turn right onto FM 407 / Illinois Street
Navigation decision point
3
3.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
South US Highway 287
Turn right onto South US Highway 287
Navigation decision point
3
3.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
24.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward US 81 Business, US 287 Business: Alvord
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 81 Business, US 287 Business: Alvord
4
25.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
FM 1566; FM 1655 / North Wickham Street
Turn right onto FM 1566; FM 1655 / North Wickham Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South US Highway 287 | 21 mi | 23m |
| Illinois Street | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Franklin Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Wickham Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South US Highway 287
— 21 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bryan, TX and Alvord, 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
21 mi
·
22 min
·
South US Highway 287
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 81 Business, US 287 Business: Alvord
7
Turn straight onto US 81 Bus; US 287 Bus
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Street
8
Turn right onto FM 1566; FM 1655
84 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Wickham Street
9
Arrive at destination
FM 1566; FM 1655
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.79 one way
$7.59 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| premium | $4.59 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
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
Alvord, TX
Afternoon in Alvord on Friday
Local time
4:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m 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 Bryan, TX to Alvord, TX covers 25.5 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South US Highway 287, Illinois Street, Franklin Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.7 miles from Bryan, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.79 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 30m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 407 / Illinois Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (South US Highway 287): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Bryan, TX to Alvord, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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