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Eagle Pass, TX Road Trips

Drivers starting from Eagle Pass, TX have 4 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Great Plains. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 125-mile quick runs to 337-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Eagle Pass, TX head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in and the county seat of Maverick County, Texas, United States

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

8

Longest Drive

415.7 mi

Dallas, TX

Quickest Drive

2h 17m

Laredo, TX

Plan Around Eagle Pass, TX

Trips from Eagle Pass, TX

Driving from Eagle Pass, TX

On average, trips departing from Eagle Pass, TX run 235 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 19m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 337 miles (6h 2m), while the shortest is just 125 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Eagle Pass, TX most often head toward Houston, TX (336.8 mi, 6h 2m), Killeen, TX (303.9 mi, 5h 21m), Fashing, TX (173.5 mi, 3h 36m), and Laredo, TX (124.5 mi, 2h 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 235-mile trip from Eagle Pass, TX, budget about $35 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. 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 4 mapped routes leaving Eagle Pass, TX and 4 routes heading into Eagle Pass, TX, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 125 to 337 miles.

The longest mapped route from Eagle Pass, TX covers 337 miles and takes approximately 6h 2m. Shorter options start at just 125 miles.

The average route from Eagle Pass, TX runs about 235 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 19m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 235-mile trip from Eagle Pass, TX costs roughly $35 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Eagle Pass, TX include Houston, TX, Killeen, TX, Fashing, TX and Laredo, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Eagle Pass, TX by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

28,186

Median Income

$54,952

Median Home Value

$192,600

Median Age

30.3

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Eagle Pass, TX at a Glance

Founded

1850

Elevation

732 ft

Area

10 mi²

Sister Cities

Pachuca

Notable People from Eagle Pass, TX

A sampling of people born in Eagle Pass, TX.

Rian James

1899–1953

screenwriter (1899–1953)

Landmarks & Historic Sites

Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Eagle Pass, TX.

Fort Duncan

Fort Duncan

historic district in Eagle Pass, Maverick County, Texas

National Register of Historic Places listed place

City data from Wikidata (Q982486), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Eagle Pass, TX

Eagle Pass is a city on the South Texas Plains. It is just across the river from the slightly larger city of Piedras Negras in the Mexican state of Coahuila.

1 Fort Duncan, 310 Bliss St, ☏ +1 830 773-3224. M-Sa 11AM-5PM. Several building of this 1847 fort are preserved in a municipal park. In the post headquarters building is an interesting Texas history museum. $2 for 12 years & older. Maverick County Lake.

1 Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino, 794 Lucky Eagle Dr (at Rosita Valley Rd), ☏ +1 830-773-2255, toll-free: +1-888-255-8259. Vegas-style casino run by Kickapoo Indians. (updated Feb 2016) Eagle Pass Golf Course.

1 Chili's Grill & Bar, 264 S Bibb St, ☏ +1 830-757-4600. (updated Feb 2016) 2 Fuddrucker's, 406 Farm-To-Market Rd 375, ☏ +1 830-773-3177. (updated Feb 2016) El Restaurante Gaonas, 1920 Veteran's Blvd, ☏ +1 830-757-3223. 3 New China Buffet, 410 S Texas Dr. (updated Feb 2016) 4 Parrilla de San Miguel, 408 S Texas Dr, ☏ +1 830-757-3100. (updated Feb 2016)

1 Cooters's Pub, 303 Main St, ☏ +1 830 757-1000. Tu-Th 5PM-Midnight, F-Sa 5PM-2AM. Likely to be able to enjoy some Tecate or Dos Equis and Norteño music here.

1 Hampton Inn Eagle Pass, 3301 East Main, ☏ +1 830 757-5565. Some rooms have jacuzzi. (updated Feb 2016)

US 277, 40 miles west of Carrizo Springs or 60 miles south of Del Rio From San Antonio, the easiest route is south on I-35, then exit onto U.S. Highway 57 at Moore. Greyhound Lines, (bus stop) Stripes @ 2093 N Veterans Blvd (Stripes Gas Station & Convenience Store on N Veterans Blvd & 2nd St.), toll-free: +1 800 231-2222. Travels north on US Hwy 277 to Del Rio and continue east on US Hwy 90 towards San Antonio via Uvalde, D Hanis, Hondo and Castroville. Passengers transfer in San Antonio to get to additional cities. (updated Jul 2017)

Eagle Pass is a frequent border crossing point for both legal and illegal migrants. The legal migrants are rarely a concern but the illegal ones have caused quite a bit of turmoil in Eagle Pass as of late. Local services are under massive strain due to illegal border crossings.

Travel tips adapted from Eagle Pass 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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