Belton, TX Road Trips
With 6 routes heading out and 1 heading in, Belton, TX works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. Most drives stay under 113 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Belton, TX spread mainly north and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
393.2 mi
Brownsville, TX
Quickest Drive
24m
Killeen, TX
Plan Around Belton, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Belton, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Belton, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Belton, TX
Driving from Belton, TX
On average, trips departing from Belton, TX run 113 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 6m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 180 miles (3h 36m), while the shortest is just 20 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Belton, TX include Houston, TX (180.3 mi, 3h 36m), Arlington, TX (139.5 mi, 2h 32m), San Antonio, TX (138.7 mi, 2h 33m), Dallas, TX (136.1 mi, 2h 23m), and Austin, TX (60.5 mi, 1h 6m). 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 113-mile trip from Belton, TX, budget about $17 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Belton, TX and 1 routes heading into Belton, TX, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 20 to 180 miles.
The longest mapped route from Belton, TX covers 180 miles and takes approximately 3h 36m. Shorter options start at just 20 miles.
The average route from Belton, TX runs about 113 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 6m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 113-mile trip from Belton, TX costs roughly $17 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Belton, TX include Houston, TX, Arlington, TX, San Antonio, TX and Dallas, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Belton, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
23,769
Median Income
$63,544
Median Home Value
$252,000
Median Age
30.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Belton, TX at a Glance
Founded
1850
Elevation
509 ft
Area
20 mi²
Notable People from Belton, TX
A sampling of people born in Belton, TX.
Rudy Youngblood
1982
Mexican-born Native American actor
Walton H. Walker
1889–1950
United States Army general (1889-1950)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Belton, TX.
Bell County Courthouse
historic place in Belton, Bell County, Texas
City data from Wikidata (Q744550), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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