Alamo, TX Road Trips
Alamo, TX serves as a quiet starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 9 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 416 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Alamo, TX head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
14
Longest Drive
790.3 mi
El Paso, TX
Quickest Drive
4h 24m
San Antonio, TX
Plan Around Alamo, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Alamo, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Alamo, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Alamo, TX
Alamo, TX to Lubbock, TX
Alamo, TX to McKinney, TX
Alamo, TX to Plano, TX
Alamo, TX to Dallas, TX
Alamo, TX to Killeen, TX
Alamo, TX to Houston, TX
Alamo, TX to Austin, TX
Alamo, TX to Montopolis, TX
Alamo, TX to San Antonio, TX
Driving from Alamo, TX
Expect an average of 416 miles and about 7h 40m behind the wheel when leaving Alamo, TX. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 623 miles (11h 7m), while the shortest is just 239 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Alamo, TX most often head toward Lubbock, TX (622.8 mi, 11h 7m), McKinney, TX (530.9 mi, 9h 44m), Plano, TX (517.7 mi, 9h 28m), Dallas, TX (498.9 mi, 9h 6m), and Killeen, TX (371 mi, 6h 56m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.78 per gallon. For the typical 416-mile trip from Alamo, TX, budget about $62 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 9 mapped routes leaving Alamo, TX and 5 routes heading into Alamo, TX, covering 14 total connections. Distances range from 239 to 623 miles.
The longest mapped route from Alamo, TX covers 623 miles and takes approximately 11h 7m. Shorter options start at just 239 miles.
The average route from Alamo, TX runs about 416 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 40m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 416-mile trip from Alamo, TX costs roughly $62 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Alamo, TX include Lubbock, TX, McKinney, TX, Plano, TX and Dallas, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Alamo, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
20,008
Median Income
$54,234
Median Home Value
$119,300
Median Age
29.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Alamo, TX at a Glance
Founded
1924
Elevation
98 ft
Area
7 mi²
Notable People from Alamo, TX
A sampling of people born in Alamo, TX.
Tego Calderón
1972
Puerto Rican rapper and singer
Michael David Pfeifer
1937
Bishop Emeritus of San Angelo
City data from Wikidata (Q981989), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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