Texas road trips
Best Road Trips in Texas
20 popular Texas drives with distance, driving time, EV-friendliness and gas cost at the state's estimated $2.85/gal.
Editor's picks
Top Texas Drives Right Now
Curated short-distance Texas routes — the most popular, lowest-cost picks.
Fort Worth, TX → Dallas, TX
36 mi · 0.6 h · ~$4 gas
Houston, TX → Baton Rouge, LA
300 mi · 4.8 h · ~$31 gas
Tulsa, OK → Dallas, TX
280 mi · 4.5 h · ~$29 gas
San Antonio, TX → Fort Worth, TX
284 mi · 4.6 h · ~$29 gas
Lubbock, TX → Dallas, TX
351 mi · 5.7 h · ~$36 gas
New Orleans, LA → Houston, TX
350 mi · 5.3 h · ~$36 gas
Our Texas road trip ranking method
Routes are ranked by traveler popularity between Texas metros and major destinations, with distance, driving time and current $2.85/gal fuel cost calculated for every drive.
- Distance: city-center to city-center with a 1.18× road-curvature factor.
- Fuel cost: 28 MPG baseline × $2.85/gal Texas regular.
- Popularity: traveler-intent signals between major Texas origins and destinations.
- EV practicality: regional DC fast-charging coverage flagged per route.
Harrisburg → Houston
The headline Texas road trip — 1498 miles, about 24.2 hours of driving and roughly $152 in gas at $2.85/gal.
More top Texas drives (19)
Rochester → Dallas
1490 mi · ~24.0 h · ~$152 gas
Open tripBaltimore → Houston
1476 mi · ~23.8 h · ~$150 gas
Open tripWashington → Houston
1438 mi · ~23.2 h · ~$146 gas
Open tripHarrisburg → Dallas
1437 mi · ~23.2 h · ~$146 gas
Open tripBaltimore → Dallas
1429 mi · ~23.0 h · ~$145 gas
Open tripBuffalo → Dallas
1413 mi · ~22.8 h · ~$144 gas
Open tripWashington → Dallas
1395 mi · ~22.5 h · ~$142 gas
Open tripMiami → San Antonio
1355 mi · ~21.9 h · ~$138 gas
Open tripMiami → Fort Worth
1344 mi · ~21.7 h · ~$137 gas
Open tripPittsburgh → Houston
1342 mi · ~21.6 h · ~$137 gas
Open tripMiami → Austin
1314 mi · ~21.2 h · ~$134 gas
Open tripMiami → Dallas
1310 mi · ~21.1 h · ~$133 gas
Open tripMiami → Waco
1300 mi · ~21.0 h · ~$132 gas
Open tripMiami → Corpus Christi
1263 mi · ~20.4 h · ~$129 gas
Open tripPittsburgh → Dallas
1262 mi · ~20.4 h · ~$128 gas
Open tripOrlando → Fort Worth
1169 mi · ~18.9 h · ~$119 gas
Open tripMiami → Houston
1142 mi · ~18.4 h · ~$116 gas
Open tripOrlando → Dallas
1134 mi · ~18.3 h · ~$115 gas
Open tripOrlando → Houston
1000 mi · ~16.1 h · ~$102 gas
Open tripBest driving cost routes in Texas
Top Texas road trips with gas, distance and driving time at the state's estimated $2.85/gal.
Cheapest Texas road trips
Short, low-fuel-cost drives — great for a weekend trip from Texas.
Long-distance road trips from Texas
500+ mile drives for cross-country and multi-day road trip planning.
Drives in neighboring states
Cross-state routes near Texas — Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas.
Gas prices in Texas
Estimated regular at $2.85/gal · premium $3.50 · diesel $3.40.
Best vehicles for Texas drivers
- Best hybridToyota Prius57 MPG
- Best EVLucid Air134 MPGe
- Best SUVNissan Rogue33 MPG
- Best truckFord Maverick26 MPG
Commute cost in Texas
Daily driving cost estimates for major Texas-area cities.
EV vs gas in Texas
Compare driving cost of an EV vs a gas car for Texas trips and commutes.
Neighboring state road trip hubs
FAQ
What's the best time of year for a Texas road trip?
Spring and fall typically offer the most comfortable driving weather across most of Texas. Coastal and southern routes are pleasant year-round; mountain routes are best between late spring and early fall.
How much does a Texas road trip cost in fuel?
At Texas's estimated $2.85/gal and 28 MPG, expect roughly $10.18 per 100 miles. Each route below includes a detailed estimate.
Is Texas EV-friendly for road trips?
Yes — most popular Texas routes have solid DC fast-charging coverage. Check our EV-friendly routes collection for the strongest picks.
How accurate are these distances?
Distances are calculated from city centers using a road-curvature factor of about 1.18 over straight-line distance. Real-world mileage varies by route choice and traffic.