Dickinson, TX Road Trips
Drivers starting from Dickinson, TX have 7 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 279 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Routes from Dickinson, TX spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
14
Longest Drive
775.9 mi
El Paso, TX
Quickest Drive
4h 4m
San Antonio, TX
Plan Around Dickinson, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Dickinson, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Dickinson, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Dickinson, TX
Dickinson, TX to Laredo, TX
Dickinson, TX to McKinney, TX
Dickinson, TX to Frisco, TX
Dickinson, TX to Grand Prairie, TX
Dickinson, TX to Irving, TX
Dickinson, TX to Killeen, TX
Dickinson, TX to San Antonio, TX
Driving from Dickinson, TX
The typical drive from Dickinson, TX covers about 279 miles and takes around 5h 9m. 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 338 miles (6h 33m), while the shortest is just 226 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Dickinson, TX most often head toward Laredo, TX (338 mi, 6h 33m), McKinney, TX (299.6 mi, 5h 23m), Frisco, TX (295.1 mi, 5h 22m), Grand Prairie, TX (281.4 mi, 5h 4m), and Irving, TX (280.7 mi, 5h 5m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.82 per gallon. For the typical 279-mile trip from Dickinson, TX, budget about $42 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. 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 7 mapped routes leaving Dickinson, TX and 7 routes heading into Dickinson, TX, covering 14 total connections. Distances range from 226 to 338 miles.
The longest mapped route from Dickinson, TX covers 338 miles and takes approximately 6h 33m. Shorter options start at just 226 miles.
The average route from Dickinson, TX runs about 279 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 9m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.82/gallon for regular), the average 279-mile trip from Dickinson, TX costs roughly $42 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Dickinson, TX include Laredo, TX, McKinney, TX, Frisco, TX and Grand Prairie, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Dickinson, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
21,612
Median Income
$82,018
Median Home Value
$244,500
Median Age
33.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Dickinson, TX at a Glance
Founded
1977
Elevation
10 ft
Area
10 mi²
City data from Wikidata (Q975572), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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