Cameron, TX Road Trips
Drivers starting from Cameron, TX have 5 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Great Plains. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 375 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Routes from Cameron, TX spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
637.7 mi
El Paso, TX
Quickest Drive
4h 40m
Corpus Christi, TX
Plan Around Cameron, TX
Continue From Cameron, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Cameron, TX
Driving from Cameron, TX
The typical drive from Cameron, TX covers about 375 miles and takes around 6h 46m. 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 638 miles (11h 5m), while the shortest is just 238 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Cameron, TX include El Paso, TX (637.7 mi, 11h 5m), Lubbock, TX (382.5 mi, 7h 6m), Laredo, TX (319.4 mi, 5h 34m), Garland, TX (294.9 mi, 5h 23m), and Corpus Christi, TX (238.2 mi, 4h 40m). 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 375-mile trip from Cameron, TX, budget about $56 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 5 mapped routes leaving Cameron, TX and 0 routes heading into Cameron, TX, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 238 to 638 miles.
The longest mapped route from Cameron, TX covers 638 miles and takes approximately 11h 5m. Shorter options start at just 238 miles.
The average route from Cameron, TX runs about 375 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 46m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 375-mile trip from Cameron, TX costs roughly $56 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Cameron, TX include El Paso, TX, Lubbock, TX, Laredo, TX and Garland, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Cameron, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
5,385
Median Income
$57,126
Median Home Value
$112,800
Median Age
34.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Cameron, TX at a Glance
Founded
1846
Elevation
400 ft
Area
5 mi²
Notable People from Cameron, TX
A sampling of people born in Cameron, TX.
Catherine Hardwicke
1955
American film director, screenwriter and architect
Daniel E. Garcia
1960
Catholic bishop
Ruth Alice Allen
1889–1979
American economist (1889-1979)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Cameron, TX.
Dr. Nathan and Lula Cass House
building in Cameron, Milam County, Texas
Milam County Courthouse and Jail
building in Cameron, Milam County, Texas
City data from Wikidata (Q981520), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Cameron, TX
Cameron is a city in the Post Oak Savannah region of Texas.
Milam County Courthouse. (updated Dec 2018) 1 Milam County Railroad Museum (Old Town Cameron), 101 E. 1st St (next door to the Milam County Historical Museum), ☏ +1-254-697-7055, [email protected]. Th - Sa, 10AM - 3PM. A railroad museum the work of John and Frances Johnson who worked for over 35 years to create a 900 ft² (84 m2) model of Cameron, Texas as it looked in the 1940s. It is a finely detailed model of life in a small town in Central Texas. It also recollects the railroad history of Cameron highlighting the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe Railroads. (updated Jan 2025)
Big Bob's steakhouse, 1910 Industrial Blvd, ☏ +1 254 697-4669. $15-25. Texas Burger, 102 W 4th St, ☏ +1 254 697-4977, [email protected]. Under $10. Clem Mikeska's Pit bar-B-Q, 1005 East 1st St, ☏ +1 254 697-6060. Under £10 per entree.
Budget Host Inn & Suites Cameron, 102 Lafferty Ave., ☏ +1 254 605-0610, fax: +1 254 605-0675, [email protected]. 1 Rainbow Courts, 915 E Cameron Ave, Rockdale, ☏ +1 512-446-2361, [email protected]. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. The oldest motel in Texas, with cottages and a central lawn. (updated Sep 2024)
The area airport is Waco Municipal Airport (ACT IATA), which services several major airlines from around the world. Cameron is 54 miles (86.905 km) from the airport which is in Waco, Texas.
Travel tips adapted from Cameron (Texas) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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