Alton, TX Road Trips
Sitting in the Great Plains, Alton, TX is a local road trip base with 10 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 239-mile quick runs to 490-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Alton, TX head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
10
Longest Drive
745.2 mi
Amarillo, TX
Quickest Drive
2h 50m
Laredo, TX
Plan Around Alton, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Alton, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Alton, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Alton, TX
Driving from Alton, TX
On average, trips departing from Alton, TX run 364 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 45m. 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 490 miles (9h 1m), while the shortest is just 239 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Alton, TX include Fort Worth, TX (489.9 mi, 9h 1m) and San Antonio, TX (238.7 mi, 4h 29m). 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 364-mile trip from Alton, TX, budget about $54 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Alton, TX and 8 routes heading into Alton, TX, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 239 to 490 miles.
The longest mapped route from Alton, TX covers 490 miles and takes approximately 9h 1m. Shorter options start at just 239 miles.
The average route from Alton, TX runs about 364 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 45m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 364-mile trip from Alton, TX costs roughly $54 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Alton, TX include Fort Worth, TX and San Antonio, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Alton, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
19,205
Median Income
$48,777
Median Home Value
$126,600
Median Age
26.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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