Alvarado, TX Road Trips
With 5 routes heading out and 1 heading in, Alvarado, TX works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 13-mile quick runs to 397-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Alvarado, TX spread mainly north and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
396.6 mi
Laredo, TX
Quickest Drive
19m
Cross Timber, TX
Plan Around Alvarado, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Alvarado, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Alvarado, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Alvarado, TX
Driving from Alvarado, TX
The typical drive from Alvarado, TX covers about 130 miles and takes around 2h 21m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 397 miles (6h 58m), while the shortest is just 13 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Alvarado, TX are Laredo, TX (396.6 mi, 6h 58m), Montopolis, TX (165.1 mi, 2h 54m), Dallas, TX (39.3 mi, 45m), Arlington, TX (36.6 mi, 46m), and Cross Timber, TX (12.5 mi, 19m). 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 130-mile trip from Alvarado, TX, budget about $19 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. 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 5 mapped routes leaving Alvarado, TX and 1 routes heading into Alvarado, TX, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 13 to 397 miles.
The longest mapped route from Alvarado, TX covers 397 miles and takes approximately 6h 58m. Shorter options start at just 13 miles.
The average route from Alvarado, TX runs about 130 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 21m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 130-mile trip from Alvarado, TX costs roughly $19 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Alvarado, TX include Laredo, TX, Montopolis, TX, Dallas, TX and Arlington, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Alvarado, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
5,424
Median Income
$71,296
Median Home Value
$206,800
Median Age
32.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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