Corsicana, TX Road Trips
With 5 routes heading out and 1 heading in, Corsicana, TX works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 68-mile quick runs to 184-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Corsicana, TX spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.
Photo: Mark Direen
Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
184.2 mi
Houston, TX
Quickest Drive
1h 2m
Dallas, TX
Plan Around Corsicana, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Corsicana, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Corsicana, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Corsicana, TX
Driving from Corsicana, TX
The typical drive from Corsicana, TX covers about 120 miles and takes around 2h 14m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 184 miles (3h 17m), while the shortest is just 68 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Corsicana, TX are Houston, TX (184.2 mi, 3h 17m), Austin, TX (156.2 mi, 2h 54m), Killeen, TX (115.6 mi, 2h 12m), Fort Worth, TX (78.2 mi, 1h 30m), and Grand Prairie, TX (67.7 mi, 1h 17m). 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 120-mile trip from Corsicana, TX, budget about $18 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. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Corsicana, TX and 1 routes heading into Corsicana, TX, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 68 to 184 miles.
The longest mapped route from Corsicana, TX covers 184 miles and takes approximately 3h 17m. Shorter options start at just 68 miles.
The average route from Corsicana, TX runs about 120 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 14m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 120-mile trip from Corsicana, TX costs roughly $18 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Corsicana, TX include Houston, TX, Austin, TX, Killeen, TX and Fort Worth, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Corsicana, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
25,344
Median Income
$51,240
Median Home Value
$161,400
Median Age
34.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Corsicana, TX at a Glance
Founded
1848
Elevation
443 ft
Area
23 mi²
Notable People from Corsicana, TX
A sampling of people born in Corsicana, TX.
Mary Brian
1906–2002
American actress (1906–2002)
Jacqueline Logan
1901–1983
American actress (1901–1983)
Wesley Johnson
1987
American basketball player
Maceo Baston
1976
American basketball player
Aaron Allston
1960–2014
American writer (1960-2014)
Billy Joe Shaver
1939–2020
American country singer (1939–2020)
Lefty Frizzell
1928–1975
American country singer-songwriter (1928–1975)
Tyree Glenn
1912–1974
American recording artist; trombonist (1912–1974)
Eddie Hassell
1990–2020
American actor (1990-2020)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Corsicana, TX.
Temple Beth-El
former synagogue in Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas
Navarro County Courthouse
historic place in Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas
City data from Wikidata (Q939602), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Corsicana, TX
Corsicana is a city in the Blackland Prairie region of Texas. Many people come to the town for their famous holiday fruitcakes.
Corsicana Opry, 215 E 5th Ave (Martin's Music Hall), ☏ +1 903-872-6779. Pioneer Village, 912 W. Park Ave. Reconstructed early 1800s pioneer village, plus a few other area history exhibits.
Cook Planetarium/Pearce Museum, 3100 W Collin Ave, ☏ +1 903-875-7596. This is the 2nd largest planetarium in Texas. They have regular shows here. The Pearce Museum is a Civil War museum and a western art museum.
Collin St. Bakery, 401 W. 7th Ave, ☏ +1 903-874-7477, toll-free: +1-800-292-7400. A wide selection of fresh treats, including the famous DeLuxe Fruitcake, the most widely distributed cake in the world. Old Mexican Inn, 2407 W. 7th Ave, ☏ +1 903-874-9061. Local Tex-Mex restaurant. They have a secret orange sauce that you dip chips into. It's amazing! Across The Street Diner, 125 N Beaton, ☏ +1 903-874-9111. This is the oldest continually operating soda fountain in the state of Texas.
Más Queso Tex Mex, 123 N. Commerce, ☏ +1 903 874-2321. Local owned Tex-Mex restaurant.
Comfort Inn, 1946 E. Hwy 31, ☏ +1 903 875-0616. Hampton Inn Suites, 623 Bryant's Way, ☏ +1 903-872-2238. La Quinta Inn and Suites, 2020 Regal Dr, ☏ +1 903-874-6292. Motel 6, 2018 S US Hwy 287, ☏ +1 903-874-6300.
Highway 31 from Waco or Tyler I-45 from Dallas or Houston.
Travel tips adapted from Corsicana 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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