Atlanta, TX Road Trips
Atlanta, TX serves as a quiet starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 3 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 381 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Atlanta, TX head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
816 mi
El Paso, TX
Quickest Drive
4h 59m
Houston, TX
Plan Around Atlanta, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Atlanta, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Atlanta, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Atlanta, TX
Driving from Atlanta, TX
Expect an average of 381 miles and about 7h 4m behind the wheel when leaving Atlanta, 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 556 miles (10h 10m), while the shortest is just 265 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Atlanta, TX include Laredo, TX (555.8 mi, 10h 10m), Austin, TX (321.9 mi, 6h 4m), and Houston, TX (264.9 mi, 4h 59m). 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 381-mile trip from Atlanta, TX, budget about $57 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. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Atlanta, TX and 2 routes heading into Atlanta, TX, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 265 to 556 miles.
The longest mapped route from Atlanta, TX covers 556 miles and takes approximately 10h 10m. Shorter options start at just 265 miles.
The average route from Atlanta, TX runs about 381 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 4m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 381-mile trip from Atlanta, TX costs roughly $57 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Atlanta, TX include Laredo, TX, Austin, TX and Houston, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Atlanta, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
5,434
Median Income
$62,675
Median Home Value
$165,300
Median Age
39.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Atlanta, TX
A sampling of people born in Atlanta, TX.
Bessie Coleman
1892–1926
American aviator (1892–1926)
Tracy Lawrence
1968
American musician
John Barber
1927
American basketball player
Andrea Lee
1989
American mixed martial artist
Slim Richey
1938–2015
American guitarist (1938-2015)
Ted Thompson
1953–2021
American football player and executive (1953–2021)
City data from Wikidata (Q756137), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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