Ballinger, TX Road Trips
Sitting in the Great Plains, Ballinger, TX is a local road trip base with 22 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 182-mile quick runs to 443-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Ballinger, TX spread mainly east and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
21
Longest Drive
443 mi
El Paso, TX
Quickest Drive
3h 12m
Lubbock, TX
Plan Around Ballinger, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Ballinger, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Ballinger, TX
Ballinger, TX to El Paso, TX
Ballinger, TX to Houston, TX
Ballinger, TX to Laredo, TX
Ballinger, TX to Corpus Christi, TX
Ballinger, TX to Plano, TX
Ballinger, TX to Dallas, TX
Ballinger, TX to Arlington, TX
Ballinger, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Ballinger, TX to San Antonio, TX
Ballinger, TX to Montopolis, TX
Ballinger, TX to Lubbock, TX
Driving from Ballinger, TX
Expect an average of 272 miles and about 4h 49m behind the wheel when leaving Ballinger, 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 443 miles (7h 31m), while the shortest is just 182 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Ballinger, TX most often head toward El Paso, TX (443 mi, 7h 31m), Houston, TX (359.9 mi, 6h 36m), Laredo, TX (354 mi, 6h 7m), Corpus Christi, TX (346 mi, 5h 59m), and Plano, TX (251.4 mi, 4h 29m). 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 272-mile trip from Ballinger, TX, budget about $40 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 11 mapped routes leaving Ballinger, TX and 11 routes heading into Ballinger, TX, covering 22 total connections. Distances range from 182 to 443 miles.
The longest mapped route from Ballinger, TX covers 443 miles and takes approximately 7h 31m. Shorter options start at just 182 miles.
The average route from Ballinger, TX runs about 272 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 49m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 272-mile trip from Ballinger, TX costs roughly $40 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Ballinger, TX include El Paso, TX, Houston, TX, Laredo, TX and Corpus Christi, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Ballinger, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,599
Median Income
$61,250
Median Home Value
$109,000
Median Age
43.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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