Celina, TX Road Trips
With 4 routes heading out and 3 heading in, Celina, TX works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 236-mile quick runs to 431-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Celina, TX head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
469.5 mi
Laredo, TX
Quickest Drive
1h 10m
Arlington, TX
Plan Around Celina, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Celina, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Celina, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Celina, TX
Driving from Celina, TX
The typical drive from Celina, TX covers about 311 miles and takes around 5h 41m. 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 431 miles (7h 53m), while the shortest is just 236 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Celina, TX include Corpus Christi, TX (431.2 mi, 7h 53m), Lubbock, TX (338.9 mi, 6h 18m), Montopolis, TX (237.9 mi, 4h 17m), and Austin, TX (235.6 mi, 4h 15m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.68 per gallon. For the typical 311-mile trip from Celina, TX, budget about $45 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Celina, TX and 3 routes heading into Celina, TX, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 236 to 431 miles.
The longest mapped route from Celina, TX covers 431 miles and takes approximately 7h 53m. Shorter options start at just 236 miles.
The average route from Celina, TX runs about 311 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 41m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.68/gallon for regular), the average 311-mile trip from Celina, TX costs roughly $45 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Celina, TX include Corpus Christi, TX, Lubbock, TX, Montopolis, TX and Austin, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Celina, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
27,141
Median Income
$155,875
Median Home Value
$458,000
Median Age
36.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Celina, TX
A sampling of people born in Celina, TX.
Ryan Merritt
1992
American professional baseball pitcher
City data from Wikidata (Q620310), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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