Buda, TX Road Trips
Buda, TX serves as a quiet starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 4 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 66-mile quick runs to 360-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Buda, TX spread mainly north and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
387.1 mi
Lubbock, TX
Quickest Drive
1h 16m
San Antonio, TX
Plan Around Buda, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Buda, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Buda, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Buda, TX
Driving from Buda, TX
On average, trips departing from Buda, TX run 170 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 7m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 360 miles (6h 29m), while the shortest is just 66 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Buda, TX are Garland, TX (359.6 mi, 6h 29m), Houston, TX (172.5 mi, 3h 7m), Killeen, TX (81.6 mi, 1h 35m), and San Antonio, TX (66.2 mi, 1h 16m). 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 170-mile trip from Buda, TX, budget about $25 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 mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Buda, TX and 1 routes heading into Buda, TX, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 66 to 360 miles.
The longest mapped route from Buda, TX covers 360 miles and takes approximately 6h 29m. Shorter options start at just 66 miles.
The average route from Buda, TX runs about 170 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 7m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 170-mile trip from Buda, TX costs roughly $25 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Buda, TX include Garland, TX, Houston, TX, Killeen, TX and San Antonio, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Buda, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
15,487
Median Income
$111,179
Median Home Value
$410,100
Median Age
36.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Buda, TX at a Glance
Founded
1881
Elevation
702 ft
Area
5 mi²
Notable People from Buda, TX
A sampling of people born in Buda, TX.
Ezra Levin
1986
American political activist
Samuel Ealy Johnson Jr.
1877–1937
American politician (1877-1937)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Buda, TX.
Downtown Buda Historic District
historic district in Buda, Hays County, Texas
City data from Wikidata (Q379043), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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