Ames, TX Road Trips
Ames, TX serves as a quiet starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 369 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Routes from Ames, TX spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
788.4 mi
El Paso, TX
Quickest Drive
55m
Houston, TX
Plan Around Ames, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Ames, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Ames, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Ames, TX
Driving from Ames, TX
The typical drive from Ames, TX covers about 369 miles and takes around 6h 31m. 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 788 miles (13h 11m), while the shortest is just 240 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Ames, TX include El Paso, TX (788.4 mi, 13h 11m), Fort Worth, TX (285.2 mi, 5h 7m), Arlington, TX (278.7 mi, 4h 59m), Corpus Christi, TX (254.3 mi, 4h 59m), and San Antonio, TX (239.7 mi, 4h 20m). 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 369-mile trip from Ames, TX, budget about $55 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 5 mapped routes leaving Ames, TX and 1 routes heading into Ames, TX, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 240 to 788 miles.
The longest mapped route from Ames, TX covers 788 miles and takes approximately 13h 11m. Shorter options start at just 240 miles.
The average route from Ames, TX runs about 369 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 31m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 369-mile trip from Ames, TX costs roughly $55 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Ames, TX include El Paso, TX, Fort Worth, TX, Arlington, TX and Corpus Christi, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Ames, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,085
Median Income
$44,236
Median Home Value
$153,800
Median Age
39.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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