Cotulla, TX Road Trips
With 6 routes heading out and 1 heading in, Cotulla, TX works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 402 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Cotulla, TX head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
576.5 mi
El Paso, TX
Quickest Drive
4h 56m
Houston, TX
Plan Around Cotulla, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Cotulla, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Cotulla, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Cotulla, TX
Driving from Cotulla, TX
On average, trips departing from Cotulla, TX run 402 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 8m. 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 577 miles (10h 20m), while the shortest is just 283 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Cotulla, TX include El Paso, TX (576.5 mi, 10h 20m), Lubbock, TX (468.4 mi, 8h 11m), Plano, TX (380.4 mi, 6h 46m), Dallas, TX (361.6 mi, 6h 23m), and Rhode Island, TX (345.3 mi, 6h 13m). 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 402-mile trip from Cotulla, TX, budget about $60 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. 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 6 mapped routes leaving Cotulla, TX and 1 routes heading into Cotulla, TX, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 283 to 577 miles.
The longest mapped route from Cotulla, TX covers 577 miles and takes approximately 10h 20m. Shorter options start at just 283 miles.
The average route from Cotulla, TX runs about 402 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 8m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 402-mile trip from Cotulla, TX costs roughly $60 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Cotulla, TX include El Paso, TX, Lubbock, TX, Plano, TX and Dallas, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Cotulla, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,690
Median Income
$58,511
Median Home Value
$79,000
Median Age
38.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Cotulla, TX at a Glance
Founded
1882
Elevation
427 ft
Area
2 mi²
Notable People from Cotulla, TX
A sampling of people born in Cotulla, TX.
John Lewis Gaddis
1941
American historian of the Cold War (b.1941)
City data from Wikidata (Q972917), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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