Ennis, TX Road Trips
Sitting in the Great Plains, Ennis, TX is a local road trip base with 7 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 78 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Ennis, TX spread mainly north and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
180.7 mi
Garland, TX
Quickest Drive
35m
Walnut Springs, TX
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Trips from Ennis, TX
Driving from Ennis, TX
Expect an average of 78 miles and about 1h 28m behind the wheel when leaving Ennis, TX. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 181 miles (3h 19m), while the shortest is just 23 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Ennis, TX are Garland, TX (180.7 mi, 3h 19m), Killeen, TX (133.3 mi, 2h 30m), McKinney, TX (66 mi, 1h 15m), Plano, TX (52.8 mi, 59m), and Arlington, TX (51.7 mi, 1h). 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 78-mile trip from Ennis, TX, budget about $12 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. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Ennis, TX and 0 routes heading into Ennis, TX, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 23 to 181 miles.
The longest mapped route from Ennis, TX covers 181 miles and takes approximately 3h 19m. Shorter options start at just 23 miles.
The average route from Ennis, TX runs about 78 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 28m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 78-mile trip from Ennis, TX costs roughly $12 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Ennis, TX include Garland, TX, Killeen, TX, McKinney, TX and Plano, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Ennis, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
21,546
Median Income
$72,772
Median Home Value
$225,900
Median Age
34.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Ennis, TX at a Glance
Founded
1872
Elevation
538 ft
Area
28 mi²
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Ennis, TX.
Ennis High School
building in Ennis, Ellis County, Texas
City data from Wikidata (Q982629), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Ennis, TX
Ennis is in the Blackland Prairie region of Texas.
Ennis, named after former long-time ago Houston mayor Cornelius Ennis, has had two fitting nicknames over its lifetime, [the town] "Where Railroads and Cotton Fields Meet" and the ""Official Bluebonnet City of Texas." After it was settled in 1871 with the arrival of the railroad, Ennis grew, particularly with Czech and European immigrants, and prospered with the cultivation of cotton that was readily shipped to Houston by rail. That relates to the first moniker. The second pertains to the abundance of Texas bluebonnets around March, that can be readily visited along a Official Bluebonnet Trail of Texas that has been established around the town.
1 Ennis Bluebonnet Trails (Ennis Welcome Center), 201 NW Main, ☏ +1 972 878-4748. Really this is the highlight of a trip to Ennis if you're here in March or April. This designated tour (actually several routes) will take you by fields of bluebonnets that are very photogenic and memorable. (updated Jan 2022) 2 Ennis Railroad & Cultural Heritage Museum, 105 NE Main St, ☏ +1 972 875-1901. Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM, Su 1PM-4PM. Railroad history dioramas and Czech dolls. (updated Jan 2022) 3 Kachina Prairie Park, 1816 W Baldridge St, ☏ +1 972 878-1234. Supposedly one of the last patches of undisturbed Blackland Prairie, and it even has a buffalo statue. (updated Jan 2022)
1 Lake Bardwell (Meadow View Nature Area), 1901 Laneview Dr, ☏ +1 972 878-4748. This is a scenic spot along Lake Bardwell where you can have a picnic or look at bluebonnets. Other sites along Lake Bardwell offer more water recreation. (updated Jan 2022) 2 Texas Motorplex, 7500 US-287, ☏ +1 972 878-2641. A built-up race course for drag racing with penthouses above the grandstand. (updated Jan 2022) Bluebonnet Trails Festival, coinciding with bluebonnet season in March or April. National Polka Festival, a Czech festival held around Memorial Day. Unity One Blues on Main Summer Music Festival, jazz and blues festival in June.
1 Quality Inn, 107 Chamber of Commerce Dr, ☏ +1 972 875-9641. (updated Jan 2022)
It is good to have a car to enjoy the Official Bluebonnet Trail, as it is 20 or so miles long, although biking would also conceivably do.
Travel tips adapted from Ennis (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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