Del Rio, TX Road Trips
Drivers starting from Del Rio, TX have 8 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 349 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Del Rio, TX head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
10
Longest Drive
447.5 mi
Plano, TX
Quickest Drive
2h 58m
San Antonio, TX
Plan Around Del Rio, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Del Rio, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Del Rio, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Del Rio, TX
Del Rio, TX to Plano, TX
Del Rio, TX to Dallas, TX
Del Rio, TX to El Paso, TX
Del Rio, TX to Grand Prairie, TX
Del Rio, TX to Arlington, TX
Del Rio, TX to Corpus Christi, TX
Del Rio, TX to San Antonio, TX
Driving from Del Rio, TX
On average, trips departing from Del Rio, TX run 349 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 24m. 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 448 miles (8h 5m), while the shortest is just 154 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Del Rio, TX include Plano, TX (447.5 mi, 8h 5m), Dallas, TX (425.7 mi, 7h 48m), El Paso, TX (425.2 mi, 7h 27m), Grand Prairie, TX (418.5 mi, 7h 38m), and Arlington, TX (413.1 mi, 7h 32m). 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 349-mile trip from Del Rio, TX, budget about $52 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 8 mapped routes leaving Del Rio, TX and 3 routes heading into Del Rio, TX, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 154 to 448 miles.
The longest mapped route from Del Rio, TX covers 448 miles and takes approximately 8h 5m. Shorter options start at just 154 miles.
The average route from Del Rio, TX runs about 349 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 24m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 349-mile trip from Del Rio, TX costs roughly $52 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Del Rio, TX include Plano, TX, Dallas, TX, El Paso, TX and Grand Prairie, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Del Rio, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
34,638
Median Income
$59,588
Median Home Value
$143,200
Median Age
33.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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