Anton, TX Road Trips
Anton, 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 401 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Anton, TX head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
558.7 mi
Houston, TX
Quickest Drive
5h 54m
Fort Worth, TX
Plan Around Anton, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Anton, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Anton, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Anton, TX
Driving from Anton, TX
On average, trips departing from Anton, TX run 401 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 12m. 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 559 miles (10h 7m), while the shortest is just 341 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Anton, TX include Houston, TX (558.7 mi, 10h 7m), Montopolis, TX (400.5 mi, 7h 15m), Arlington, TX (353.7 mi, 6h 11m), El Paso, TX (351.2 mi, 6h 31m), and Fort Worth, TX (340.7 mi, 5h 54m). 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 401-mile trip from Anton, TX, budget about $60 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 tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Anton, TX and 2 routes heading into Anton, TX, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 341 to 559 miles.
The longest mapped route from Anton, TX covers 559 miles and takes approximately 10h 7m. Shorter options start at just 341 miles.
The average route from Anton, TX runs about 401 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 12m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 401-mile trip from Anton, TX costs roughly $60 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Anton, TX include Houston, TX, Montopolis, TX, Arlington, TX and El Paso, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Anton, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,121
Median Income
$45,671
Median Home Value
$58,800
Median Age
34.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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