Cameron, TX Road Trips
Drivers starting from Cameron, TX have 8 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Great Plains. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 142-mile quick runs to 383-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Cameron, TX spread mainly north and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
382.5 mi
Lubbock, TX
Quickest Drive
1h 34m
Austin, TX
Plan Around Cameron, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Cameron, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Cameron, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Cameron, TX
Cameron, TX to Lubbock, TX
Cameron, TX to Laredo, TX
Cameron, TX to Garland, TX
Cameron, TX to Corpus Christi, TX
Cameron, TX to Frisco, TX
Cameron, TX to Plano, TX
Cameron, TX to Dallas, TX
Cameron, TX to Houston, TX
Driving from Cameron, TX
The typical drive from Cameron, TX covers about 232 miles and takes around 4h 18m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 383 miles (7h 6m), while the shortest is just 142 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Cameron, TX include Lubbock, TX (382.5 mi, 7h 6m), Laredo, TX (319.4 mi, 5h 34m), Garland, TX (294.9 mi, 5h 23m), Corpus Christi, TX (238.2 mi, 4h 40m), and Frisco, TX (170.7 mi, 3h 9m). 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 232-mile trip from Cameron, TX, budget about $34 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 8 mapped routes leaving Cameron, TX and 1 routes heading into Cameron, TX, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 142 to 383 miles.
The longest mapped route from Cameron, TX covers 383 miles and takes approximately 7h 6m. Shorter options start at just 142 miles.
The average route from Cameron, TX runs about 232 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 18m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 232-mile trip from Cameron, TX costs roughly $34 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 Lubbock, TX, Laredo, TX, Garland, TX and Corpus Christi, 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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