Denison, TX Road Trips
Denison, TX serves as a quiet starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 6 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 52-mile quick runs to 312-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Denison, TX head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
602.1 mi
Brownsville, TX
Quickest Drive
16m
Sherman, TX
Plan Around Denison, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Denison, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Denison, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Denison, TX
Driving from Denison, TX
On average, trips departing from Denison, TX run 168 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 4m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 312 miles (5h 34m), while the shortest is just 52 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Denison, TX most often head toward Houston, TX (312.4 mi, 5h 34m), Montopolis, TX (272 mi, 4h 51m), Killeen, TX (229.1 mi, 4h 7m), Grand Prairie, TX (87.8 mi, 1h 40m), and Plano, TX (57.3 mi, 1h 5m). 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 168-mile trip from Denison, TX, budget about $25 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 6 mapped routes leaving Denison, TX and 2 routes heading into Denison, TX, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 52 to 312 miles.
The longest mapped route from Denison, TX covers 312 miles and takes approximately 5h 34m. Shorter options start at just 52 miles.
The average route from Denison, TX runs about 168 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 4m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 168-mile trip from Denison, TX costs roughly $25 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Denison, TX include Houston, TX, Montopolis, TX, Killeen, TX and Grand Prairie, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Denison, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
25,347
Median Income
$60,821
Median Home Value
$167,800
Median Age
40.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Denison, TX at a Glance
Founded
1872
Elevation
728 ft
Area
23 mi²
Sister Cities
Notable People from Denison, TX
A sampling of people born in Denison, TX.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
1890–1969
president of the United States from 1953 to 1961 (1890–1969)
Chesley Sullenberger
1951
American commercial airline pilot
John Hillerman
1932–2017
American actor (1932–2017)
Booker Ervin
1930–1970
American saxophonist (1930–1970)
Joie Chitwood
1912–1988
American racing driver (1912-1988)
Clora Bryant
1927–2019
American musician (1927–2019)
Mike Haynes
1953
American football player (born 1953)
Beatrice Pearson
1920–1986
American actress (1920-1986)
Jim Hightower
1943
Texas author and liberal political activist (born 1943)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Denison, TX.
Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site
building in Denison, Grayson County, Texas
City data from Wikidata (Q534669), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Denison, TX
Denison is in the Blackland Prairie region.
A Texas railroad town circa 1872 and the birthplace of US President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1890, Denison was also home to a dental practice of Doc Holliday.
1 Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site, 609 S Lamar Ave, ☏ +1 903 465-8908, [email protected]. Tu-Sa 9AM-5PM, Su Noon-5PM. Yes, General Ike was born right here. $4 adults, $3 seniors/students. (updated Jan 2022) Grayson County Frontier Village, 111 Rc Vaughan Rd (next to Hwy 75 near Loy Lake Rd exit), ☏ +1 903-463-2487. W-Su 10AM-4PM. One of those recreated villages that pays homage to the pioneer life in America/Texas. $6 adults, $3 children 6-18. (updated Jan 2022)
1 Eisenhower State Park, 50 Park Rd 20, ☏ +1 903 465-1956. Daily 8AM-10PM. Recreation and camping on Lake Texoma. $5 (over 12). (updated Jan 2022)
1 Nick's Family Restaurant, 210 S Austin Ave, ☏ +1 903 463-3687. Su-Th 6AM-4PM, F Sa 6AM-9PM. They do a lot of pancakes here. (updated Jan 2022) Huck's Catfish, 2811 Trail Dr (on other side of highway from Grayson County Frontier Village), ☏ +1 903-337-0033. Tu-Th 11AM-8PM, F-Sa 11AM-9PM. For when you want to get serious about catfish and other fried food, plus peach cobbler and ice cream.
1 La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Denison - N. Lake Texoma, 801 N Hwy 75, ☏ +1 903 464-0340. It has a round pool, so that's pretty nice. $83 (Jan 2022). (updated Jan 2022) Camping at Eisenhower State Park.
Travel tips adapted from Denison (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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