Alvin, TX Road Trips
With 13 routes heading out and 6 heading in, Alvin, TX works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 339 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Alvin, TX head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
19
Longest Drive
769.7 mi
El Paso, TX
Quickest Drive
43m
Houston, TX
Plan Around Alvin, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Alvin, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Alvin, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Alvin, TX
Alvin, TX to El Paso, TX
Alvin, TX to Amarillo, TX
Alvin, TX to Lubbock, TX
Alvin, TX to Brownsville, TX
Alvin, TX to Garland, TX
Alvin, TX to Laredo, TX
Alvin, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Alvin, TX to Plano, TX
Alvin, TX to Killeen, TX
Alvin, TX to San Antonio, TX
Alvin, TX to Austin, TX
Alvin, TX to Montopolis, TX
Alvin, TX to Houston, TX
Driving from Alvin, TX
Expect an average of 339 miles and about 6h 14m behind the wheel when leaving Alvin, 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 770 miles (12h 54m), while the shortest is just 32 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Alvin, TX are El Paso, TX (769.7 mi, 12h 54m), Amarillo, TX (633.7 mi, 11h 23m), Lubbock, TX (559.5 mi, 10h 13m), Brownsville, TX (358.7 mi, 6h 57m), and Garland, TX (325.7 mi, 6h 26m). 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 339-mile trip from Alvin, TX, budget about $50 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. 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 13 mapped routes leaving Alvin, TX and 6 routes heading into Alvin, TX, covering 19 total connections. Distances range from 32 to 770 miles.
The longest mapped route from Alvin, TX covers 770 miles and takes approximately 12h 54m. Shorter options start at just 32 miles.
The average route from Alvin, TX runs about 339 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 14m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 339-mile trip from Alvin, TX costs roughly $50 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Alvin, TX include El Paso, TX, Amarillo, TX, Lubbock, TX and Brownsville, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Alvin, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
27,700
Median Income
$68,769
Median Home Value
$212,500
Median Age
33.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Alvin, TX at a Glance
Founded
1893
Elevation
43 ft
Area
26 mi²
Notable People from Alvin, TX
A sampling of people born in Alvin, TX.
Austin Miller
1976
American actor
City data from Wikidata (Q449033), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Alvin, TX
Alvin is in the Gulf Coast of Texas. Home of the Pitcher Nolan Ryan. It's about 20 miles southeast of Houston, at the intersections of SH-35 and SH-6.
Nolan Ryan fans be sure to catch the statue of him. The McDonald's on Highway 35 at the south end of Alvin is replete with Nolan Ryan garb. Alvin Museum Society, 302 W Sealy St. More depictions of Nolan Ryan and history of Alvin in general, that it was a sundown town and all that. Tel: +1 281-331-4469. Tu-Sa 10:45AM-3PM.
Bayou Wildlife Zoo, 5050 FM-517, ☏ +1 281-337-6376. seasonal. See animals, take a trailer tour. Free admission for children under 2.
Pecans fallen from the trees. They're addictive! La Tapatia (at SH-35 business and E. House.). A small taqueria chain with affordable Mexican food with a nice environment! $5. Joe's Barbeque Company, 1400 E Hwy 6, ☏ +1 281-331-9626. Daily 10:30AM-8PM. Chicken fried steak and peach cobbler and buffet on weekends. $.
Brazoria county is a "wet" county. It used to be "damp" which meant you could only buy beer with low alcohol content. The availability is still somewhat lacking, so consider going to Galveston County for a better selection.
Scottish Inns & Suites, 900 E Hwy 6. Has an aquarium in the lobby. Tel: +1 281-331-7900. $56 (Jan 2022)
SH-35 business cuts right through down town. From I-45, exit Telephone Rd. and go south until you see Alvin.
Car. Only car. This is near-rural Texas!
Travel tips adapted from Alvin on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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